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Handle and position scaffolding tools, equipment and components

Handle and position scaffolding tools, equipment and components

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSC2001
State Code
OCM74
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to handle and locate scaffolding tools, equipment and components. It includes selecting, moving, locating, positioning and storing scaffolding tools, equipment and components.It applies to those who work under the direction of more experienced workers to support dogging activities.Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to handle, move and locate scaffolding tools, equipment and components.
  • 1.1 Read work order and associated documentation and clarify work tasks with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select tools and equipment required for work tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report identified faults.
  • 1.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for work activities.
2 Handle, move, sort and stack scaffolding tools, equipment and components.
  • 2.1 Move scaffolding tools, equipment and components manually using safe manual handling techniques.
  • 2.2 Stack or band scaffolding tools, equipment and components for mechanical handling in accordance with work order.
  • 2.3 Load, unload, move or locate scaffolding tools, equipment and components at specified location, assist mechanical handling equipment operator and ensure safe handling.
  • 2.4 Sort scaffolding tools, equipment and components, and stack for ease of identification and retrieval, in accordance with task sequence and job location.
  • 2.5 Protect scaffolding tools, equipment and components against physical and water damage, and store clear of access ways for ease of identification, retrieval and distribution.
3 Store scaffolding tools, equipment and components.
  • 3.1 Use safe handling techniques to move scaffolding tools, equipment and components manually or mechanically to storage area after conclusion of scaffolding task.
  • 3.2 Clean, check, maintain and store scaffolding tools, equipment and components in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9498 CPCCSC2001A Safely handle and use scaffolding tools and equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD1 CPC30920 Certificate III in Scaffolding Qualification