This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to work at height in the stevedoring industry under the relevant regulatory requirements.

It includes using site safe work instructions and workplace procedures for working at height.

Working at height in a stevedoring environment involves the application of workplace safe work instructions, procedures and regulatory requirements as part of work activities. It also includes an understanding of the risk management procedures for working at height.

Working at height tasks are performed by a minimum two-person team under some supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Apply working at height regulations and procedures

1.1

Working at height plan and emergency response plan is developed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Relevant safe work instructions, workplace procedures and risk assessment policies and procedures are applied

1.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and control measures are implemented

1.4

Communication is undertaken effectively with relevant persons

2

Select and inspect equipment for workingat height

2.1

Working at height equipment is identified, selected and inspected in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2.2

Faults or damage are immediately reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Use working at height equipment in the stevedoring industry

3.1

Correct working at height manual handling techniques are used

3.2

Working at height equipment is used in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

Working at height equipment is used in a work cage in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.4

Anchorage points are identified and used in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.5

Working at height equipment is inspected and stored, and faults reported in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards prior to and whilst working at height

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

following relevant instructions, workplace procedures, information and signs

identifying, selecting and inspecting working at height equipment

post-operational inspection and storage reporting faults in accordance with workplace procedures

using correct manual handling techniques

using personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with workplace procedures

using relevant working at height equipment

working from a work cage when working at height.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

codes of practice and regulations relevant to working at height

manual handling methods for working at height

relevant sections of Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders Part 32 – Cargo handling equipment

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and workplace procedures

risk assessment policies and procedures

risks and hazards involved in working at height and related risk control measures

working at height emergency response procedures

working at height equipment checks

workplace procedures for using working at height equipment.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include:

relevant materials, tools, working at height equipment and PPE

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, emergency response plan, regulations, codes of practice, manufacturer specifications and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Stevedore sector.

F – Safety Management