Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare, erect and dismantle scaffolding and equipment for maintenance and installation in a workshop and in factories, manufacturing plants and warehouses.
Where interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.
Depending on the equipment being used a high risk work licence may be required and users should check with the relevant authorities.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Interpret site plans, scaffolding/equipment designs and drawings to industry practices, as necessary | ||
2 | Prepare to erect scaffold/equipment | 2.1 | Inspect work area to identify hazards and implement appropriate prevention/control measures to avoid hazard |
2.2 | Prepare erection site to meet job requirements | ||
2.3 | Place necessary signage and barriers and third-party protection measures in appropriate position | ||
3 | Erect scaffold/equipment | 3.1 | Select and inspect appropriate scaffolding/equipment components and label and reject damaged components |
3.2 | Erect scaffolding/equipment to plan and in accordance with safe work practices, Australian Standards, state and territory legislative requirements and equipment manufacturers' requirements | ||
3.3 | Check the completed scaffolding/equipment for safety and operational requirements | ||
3.4 | Leave site clear of all surplus components, equipment, tools and debris | ||
4 | Inspect, repair and alter scaffold/equipment | 4.1 | Repair or send for repair rejected components |
4.2 | Inspect the scaffolding/equipment for damage, corrosion and wear | ||
4.3 | Carry out any alteration or repair in accordance with safe work practices and legislative requirements | ||
4.4 | Complete any inspection log, as required | ||
5 | Dismantle scaffold/equipment | 5.1 | Inspect scaffolding/equipment for damage, corrosion or wear and note for consideration in planning for dismantling |
5.2 | Dismantle scaffolding/equipment in accordance with site procedures, state and territory legislative requirements and critical structural and safety requirements | ||
5.3 | Clean and clear site of all tools, excess material and debris and leave in a safe state | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | |
Scaffolding/equipment includes one (1) or more of the following: | modular or prefabricated scaffolds cantilevered materials hoists with a maximum working load of 500 kg ropes and gin wheels safety nets and static lines bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork) |
Hazards include one (1) or more of the following: | chemicals dangerous or hazardous substances/materials movement of equipment, goods and materials vehicular traffic uneven/unstable terrain overhead service lines trees underground services obstructions structures surrounding buildings facilities bridges/walkways lifting equipment |
Prescribed procedures include one (1) or more of the following: | clarification of instructions and/or plans either written or from authorised personnel site safety policy and procedures SOPs correct use of equipment industry standards and requirements manufacturers' specifications |
Signage and barriers and third-party protection measures include one (1) or more of the following: | physical barriers (para webbing, bollards, timber or metal barriers) warning/direction signs personnel to restrict unauthorised access (spotters) permits to work |
Safe work practices include the following: | hazard identification risk assessment risk reduction measures housekeeping PPE |
State and territory legislative requirements include the following: | appropriate WHS and Scaffolding Acts and regulations Australian Standards and codes of practice, including: NOHSC:1006, National Occupational Health and Safety Certification Standards for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment |
Competency Field
Materials handling