CPCCLRG3001A - Licence to perform rigging basic levelCPCCLRG3001ALicence to perform rigging basic level

Unit descriptor

This unit specifies the outcomes required to perform basic rigging work associated with movement of plant and equipment, steel erections, hoists (including mast climbing hoists), placement of pre-cast concrete, safety nets and static lines, perimeter safety screens and shutters; and cantilever crane loading platforms for licensing purposes.

Application of the unit

This unit requires the applicant to be able plan the work, select and inspect equipment, set up task, erect structures and plant and dismantle structures and plant.

This unit is based upon the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.

This unit in its current form meets state and territory licensing requirements. Any alteration will result in a unit which is not acceptable to regulators for the purpose of licensing.

This unit has a pre-requisite requirement. This requirement may be met by either the successful completion of the unit CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging or holding a valid licence for dogging.

Prerequisite units

CPCCLDG3001A

Licence to perform dogging

Employability skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

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 legislation.

effectively communicate and work safely with others in the work area.

effectively conduct risk assessment and management procedures.

effectively complete the following tasks:-

inspection of all plant and equipment, and

installation of a fall arrest system (Static line), and

use of a safety harness / fall arrest system, and

installation of crane loading platforms and

installation of a safety net, and

installation of a shutter and safety screen, and

demonstrated ability to work safely at heights, and

erection of structural steel, and

erection of precast panel, and

set up and operation of a winch for load movement, and

installation of a materials hoist, or

installation of a mast climber.

effectively demonstrate the following knots, bends and hitches:-

Sheet bend,

Becket hitch,

Running bowline,

Double bowline.

effectively demonstrate the following splices and whippings:-

Eye splice,

Back splice,

Short splice,

Sail makers whipping,

Common whipping,

West countryman's

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.

Assessment is to comply with the requirements of any relevant Standards or operating procedures for basic rigging.

Applicants must have access to:

personal protective equipment (PPE) for the purpose of the Performance Assessment.

appropriate safety equipment in safe condition

appropriate rigging equipment, associated equipment associated plant in safe condition as described in the endorsed assessment instrument

communication equipment (e.g. two-way radios) where applicable

appropriate materials as required for safe erection of structures

appropriate materials for conducting fibre rope slicing, whipping, knots, bends and hitches.

Method of assessment

Assessment must be conducted using the national OHS endorsed Assessment Instruments. These Instruments provide advice on their application.

The use of 'simulators' in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable.

Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency.

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.

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 are not limited to:

ground stability (e.g. ground condition, recently filled trenches, slopes)

overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes) (NB: 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 specific hazards (e.g. dangerous 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 limited to:

local conditions such as access and egress,

work method statements,

site specific job safety analyses and other site specific documentation as required.

task plans / Schedules and structural plans.

Forces and Loads may include, but not limited to:

dead loads

live loads

static load

dynamic loads

wind loads.

Structures may include but are not limited to:

structural steel

precast panels.

Associated plant may include but not limited to:

static lines

safety nets

hoists

mast climbers

loading platforms.

Appropriate personnel may include:

engineers

supervisors

colleagues

managers who are authorised to take responsibility for the workplace or operations.

Rigging Equipment may include but is not limited to:

scaffolds

elevated work platforms

personnel box

cantilevered crane loading platforms

mast climbers.

safety screens and shutters

cranes including but not limited to:

non-slewing cranes

mobile slewing cranes

vehicle loading cranes

tower cranes

self-erecting tower cranes

portal boom cranes

derrick cranes

bridge and gantry cranes.

Associated equipment may include but is not limited to:

all types of power and manually operated lifting gear

fibre ropes

flexible steel wire rope (FSWR)

chains

wire and synthetic slings

shackles

terminations

wedge sockets

eye bolts

beam clamps

plate clamps

rope grips

turnbuckles

rigging screws

chain blocks

lever blocks

lever-action winches

sheaves

spreader bars

lifting beams

jacks

levers

skates

wedges

rollers

girder trolley

Procedures may include but is not limited to:

manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)

industry operating procedures, relevant codes of practice

workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists).

Safety Equipment may include but not limited to:

safety harness

energy absorber

lanyard

inertia reel

static safety lines

safety nets.

Communication Methods may include but is not limited to:

verbal and non-verbal language

written instructions

signage

hand signals

listening,

questioning to confirm understanding, and appropriate worksite protocol.

NB: Mobile phones are not to be used for signalling purposes during the rigging process.

Communication equipment may include but is not limited to:

fixed channel two-way radios

Hazard prevention/control measures may include but is not limited to:

safety tags on electrical switches/isolators

powerlines are insulated

safety observer used inside exclusion zone

power disconnected

traffic barricades and control

pedestrian barricades

trench covers

movement of obstructions

personal protective equipment

adequate illumination

safety shutters and screens.

Ground suitability may include but is not limited to:

rough uneven ground

backfilled ground

soft soils

hard compacted soil

rock

bitumen

concrete

suspended concrete floors

building roofs

landings

ground bearing pressure.

Appropriate personnel may include but not limited to

other riggers

doggers

crane operators.

Temporary connections may include but not limited to:

knots

bends

hitches

spicing

whipping.

Flexible Steel Wire Rope (FSWR) includes:

identification, uses and connections.

May include termination for:

static lines,

guys,

purchase systems,

lashing,

cranes,

hoist and winch ropes.

Unit sector

Construction

Co-requisite units

Nil