Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Hazards may include but not limited to:
ground conditions (e.g. ground bearing pressure/s, back filled trenches, underground services, slopes)
overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes) (minimum clearance distance from powerlines or electrical equipment as determined by relevant state authority or electrical supply authority)
traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, other plant)
insufficient lighting
environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms)
other site specific hazards (e.g. hazardous materials).
Hazard control measures:
Refers to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls.
It includes the application of the hierarchy of control, the six-step preference of control measures to manage and control risk:
elimination
substitution
isolation
engineering control measures
using safe work practices
personal protective equipment.
Appropriate standards may include:
codes of practice
legislation
Australian Standards
manufacturer's specifications
industry standards (where applicable).
Site Information may include, but not be limited to:
local conditions such as access and egress
work method statements
site-specific job safety analyses and other documentation as required
task plans.
Scaffold may include but not limited to:
mobile scaffolding
bracket scaffolding
modular scaffolding, including:
steel
fibreglass and
aluminium frame scaffolding
prefabricated scaffolding.
Associated equipment may include but not limited to:
planks
flexible steel wire rope and fittings.
NB: including identification, uses and connections which may include termination for static lines and guys for cantilever hoists.
ladders
tie tubes and fittings
fibre rope
NB: including identification and uses (natural and synthetic), and connections associated with bends and hitches.
stairways and screening
hand tools, including, but not limited to:
box spanners
hammers
spirit levels
tape measures
scaffold belts
podgers
hammers
wire nips
wrenches
torpedo levels
shovels
spanners
cutters
hammer drills
sledge hammers
wheel barrows and
relevant maintenance equipment.
Scaffolding equipment may include but not limited to:
materials hoists
gin wheels
safety nets
static lines and fittings.
Appropriate personnel may include, but are not limited to:
supervisors
colleagues
managers who are authorised to take responsibility for the workplace or operations
other scaffolders
other site personnel as applicable.
Safety equipment may include but not limited to:
safety harness
energy absorber
lanyard
inertia reel.
Forces and Loads may include, but are not limited to:
dead loads
live loads
static load
dynamic loads
wind loads.
Communication Methods may include but not limited to:
verbal and non-verbal language
written instructions
signage
communication signals
listening
questioning to confirm understanding, and appropriate worksite protocol.
Procedures may include but not limited to:
manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)
industry operating procedures, relevant codes of practice
workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists)
reporting and recording procedures such as e.g. equipment defect/s.
Communication equipment may include but is not limited to:
fixed frequency two way radios
mobile phones.
Hazard prevention/control measures may include but not limited to:
safety tags on electrical switches/isolators
safety observer used inside exclusion zone (e.g. Spotter), to include the use of power line warning systems (e.g. Tiger tails)
power disconnected by competent authority where applicable
traffic and pedestrian barricades and controls
safe and adequate access / egress is established
personal protective equipment
adequate illumination.
Ground suitability may include but not limited to:
rough uneven ground
backfilled ground
soft soils
hard compacted soil
rock
bitumen
concrete.
Stability may include but is not limited to:
ground bearing pressure
sole plates/boards
screw jacks
levelling
ties/guys.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Successful assessment of this unit meets the competency requirement of the National Standard for licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.
State/Territory OHS regulators have mandated the use of Assessment Instruments and Instructions for Assessment endorsed by the national body responsible for OHS matters for the assessment of this unit.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
comply with OHS licensing requirements.
effectively communicate and work safely with others in the work area.
effectively apply risk assessment and hazard management procedures at a basic scaffolder level.
effectively complete the planning, erection and dismantling of a scaffolding system, in accordance with procedures, including a minimum of erect and dismantle:
Modular Scaffold with return and ladder access and platform brackets (hop-up brackets)
Bracket Scaffold
Mobile Scaffold
gin wheel
Cantilever Hoist
safety net and static line
safety screen
Scaffold to be of a minimum height of at least 5.0 metres above the supporting surface with full edge protection (includes safety screen) for each work platform including toe boards and handrails.
correctly demonstrate fibre rope bends and hitches.
effectively conduct pre and post operational checks of basic scaffolding.
complete handover certificate as required.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of the safe and effective application of knowledge and skill to workplace tasks (performance) must be undertaken using the National OHS endorsed Assessment Instrument
Assessment of performance must be undertaken either in the workplace or in a realistically simulated workplace setting
.Assessors must ensure that the assessment in the workplace is organised to ensure that all the required equipment and materials and a suitable working area is made available to suit the assessment and the workplace
Assessment must occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints for basic scaffolding
Applicants must have access to:
personal protective equipment (PPE) for the purpose of the Performance Assessment
appropriate safety equipment in safe condition
appropriate scaffolding and associated scaffolding equipment
communication equipment (e.g. fixed channel two way radios) where applicable
appropriate personnel to assist with the erecting and dismantling of scaffold and scaffold equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment must be conducted using the national OHS endorsed Assessment Instruments. These Instruments provide advice on their application.
Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency.
The use of 'simulators' in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Guidance information for assessment
Further information about endorsed Assessment Instruments may be obtained from state/territory OHS regulators.