Duration: 5 days of training which includes a formative assessment and 1 day of WorkSafe Assessment which includes but not restricted to:
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:
- adding and removing a tower crane section, or
- adding and removing a crane lattice boom section, or
- erecting a non guyed tower (e.g. light tower, and
- perform a multiple crane lift, or
- a multiple winch lift, or
- a combination of a crane and winch lift, and
- lifting and installing a series of tilt-up panels, or
- lifting and installing a series of scenery panels (i.e. entertainment industry), and
- demolish/remove a series of tilt-up panel structures, or
- demolish/remove a series of scenery panel structures, and
- demolishing a concrete encased structural steel column and beam.
Required skills for this unit are:
- ability to calculate Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)
- ability to erect and dismantle, level, plumb and stabilise associated plant and structures
- ability to work safely at heights including the correct application of safety equipment.
- accurate interpretation of structural charts and structural plans (site information)
- correct application and use of all rigging and associated equipment
- risk assessment and hazard control strategies
- interpersonal and communication skills at a level sufficient to site/workplace requirements. This includes the relevant communication methods and equipment.
- verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response.
Required knowledge for this unit is:
- appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads
- ability to interpret manufacturer’s specifications for all plant and equipment use in rigging operations
- knowledge of principles relating to all plant, equipment and structural stability
- knowledge of the types and functions of rigging, safety and associated equipment including an understanding of their limitations
- organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for rigging
- understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control
- relevant Commonwealth, state or territory and local government OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice for undertaking rigging activities
- understanding of inspection and maintenance requirements of a wide range of appropriate plant and equipment in line with Australian Standards or manufacturer’s specifications
- estimation of ground bearing pressures of the full range of soil types and associated ground conditions for setting up plant and equipment.