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

Identify rigging to be undertaken and assess from supervisor’s instructions and other appropriate sources

2

Assess rigging site

2.1

Identify equipment and processes in close proximity to rigging site and the need for protection, shielding or closure during rigging with appropriate personnel

2.2

Identify other potential workplace hazards and appropriate hazard control measures

2.3

Obtain site information

2.4

Identify rigging equipment and associated equipment, including safety equipment available on site

3

Plan rigging work

3.1

Consider all forces and loads associated with erecting and dismantling structures and associated equipment in consultation with appropriate personnel

3.2

Identify required safety equipment for rigging task

3.3

Consider procedures for minimising disruption to other site processes

3.4

Identify appropriate communication methods with appropriate personnel

4

Select and inspect equipment

4.1

Select rigging equipment and associated equipment and inspect according to SOPs and the appropriate standard

4.2

Select required safety equipment and inspect according to SOPs

4.3

Isolate all defective rigging equipment, associated equipment and safety equipment and report and record according to SOPs

4.4

Select, as applicable, communication equipment and inspect for serviceability

5

Set up rigging task

5.1

Apply appropriate hazard prevention or control measures to the work area according to SOPs

5.2

Inspect ground suitability and check, where appropriate

5.3

Review site information and interpret with appropriate personnel

5.4

Determine all forces and loads associated with erecting and dismantling structures and associated plant and compare with planned forces and loads in consultation with appropriate personnel

5.5

Make required adjustments for actual forces and loads to rigging plan, rigging equipment, associated equipment and safety equipment

5.6

Position rigging equipment and associated plant for work application and stability according to SOPs

5.7

Apply methods of applying temporary connections using fibre rope according to SOPs and the appropriate standard

6

Erect, move or dismantle structures, plant or equipment

6.1

Erect structures, plant or equipment, move or dismantle according to SOPs and site information

6.2

Maintain stability of structures, plant or equipment during erection, movement or dismantling

6.3

Follow safety procedures where height work is required, including safe and effective use of safety equipment

6.4

Use appropriate communication methods and communication equipment to coordinate the rigging tasks

6.5

Use associated plant and equipment according to SOPs and the appropriate standard

6.6

Connect temporary guys, ties, propping and shoring, including flexible steel wire rope and tubing, as required

6.7

Follow procedures to minimise disruption to other site operations

6.8

Inspect the completed task according to the appropriate standard

7

Finalise rigging task

7.1

Obtain approval for completion of rigging task according to site or enterprise procedures

7.2

Remove excess materials from the work area, as applicable

7.3

Inspect rigging equipment, associated equipment, safety equipment and associated plant used during rigging task for damage and defects

7.4

Isolate all defective rigging equipment, associated equipment, associated plant and safety equipment, report and record according to SOPs

7.5

Store rigging equipment and associated equipment according to SOPs and the appropriate standard

7.6

Remove hazard prevention/control measures, as appropriate