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UNIT CODE / CPCCLHS3001
UNIT TITLE / Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist
MODIFICATION HISTORY / Release / Comment
1 / Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCLHS3001ALicence to operate a personnel and materials hoist. Updated to align with the Standards for Training Packages.
APPLICATION / The unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a personnel and materials hoist safely.
Personnel and materials hoist means a hoist that is:
a)a cantilever hoist, a tower hoist or several winches configured to operate as a hoist; and
b)intended to carry goods, materials or people
This unit requires a person operating a personnel and materials hoist to plan the task; select and prepare equipment; safely conduct hoist operations, and safely shut down and secure the hoist.
Hoist work is undertaken in a range of industries where hoists are used for carrying goods, materials and people.
A person performing this work is required to hold a Personnel and Materials Hoist High Risk Work Licence.
This unit is based on the licensing requirements of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations Part 4.5 High Risk Work and meets Commonwealth, state and territory high risk work licensing requirements.
PREREQUISITE UNIT / CPCCCM2010A Work safely at heights
COMPETENCY FIELD / Licensing
UNIT SECTOR / Not applicable
ELEMENTS
Elementsdescribe actionsoroutcomesthat aredemonstrableand assessable. / PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
Where bold italicised text is used, further information is provided in the Range of Conditions.
1. / Plan personnel and materials hoist task. / 1.1. / Personnel and materials hoist task to be undertaken is reviewed and workplace-specific information relating to the task is obtained.
1.2. / Hazards associated with the workplace and the personnel and materials hoist task are identified.
1.3. / Risk control measuresand equipment are identified in accordance with workplace requirementsand the hierarchy of control.
1.4. / Load weight is determined to be within the rated capacity of the hoistin accordance with workplace requirements.
1.5. / Communication methods are establishedwith associated personnel.
1.6. / Requirements for lifting personnel with hoist are determined and implemented.
1.7. / Emergency procedures are reviewedwith associated personnel.
2. / Select and prepare equipment. / 2.1. / Personnel and materials hoist is accessed in a safe manner.
2.2. / Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and fitted in accordance with workplace requirements.
2.3. / Personnel and materials hoist is inspected for damage and defects.
2.4. / Personnel and materials hoistsafety devices and functions are tested in accordance with workplace requirements.
2.5. / Communication equipment, lighting and alarm systems are checked for serviceability.
2.6. / Cords are tested and tagged and main power supply is switched on.
2.7. / Pre-start operational personnel and materials hoist checks including checking the hoist logbook andcontrols, are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements.
2.8. / Hoist is started in accordance with workplace requirementsand checked for abnormal noises.
2.9. / Post-start operational checks are carried out in accordance withworkplace requirements to ensure hoist is operating correctly and that the hoist is free of obstructions.
2.10 / Defective equipment is isolated, reported and recorded in accordance with workplace requirements.
3. / Conduct hoist operations. / 3.1. / Workplace-specific information is communicated to associated personnel.
3.2. / Identified riskcontrol measures and equipment are implemented in accordance with workplace requirements and in consultation with associated personnel.
3.3. / Personnel and materials hoist is operated in accordance with workplace requirements.
3.4. / Communication methods associated with hoist movement are usedand interpreted in accordance with workplace requirements.
3.5. / Loads and load distribution are continuously monitored for operational anomalies to ensure that theequipment is operated within its capacity and in accordance withworkplace requirements.
3.6. / Loadmovement is continuously monitored to ensure safety of personnel and stability of the hoist.
3.7. / Unplanned and unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements.
4. / Shut down and secure hoist. / 4.1. / Personnel and materials hoist is shut down according in accordance with workplace requirements.
4.2. / Fences and gates are secured in accordance with workplace requirements.
4.3. / Post-operational personnel and materials hoist checks are carried out a in accordance with workplace requirements.
4.4. / Power is isolated and secured against unauthorised accessin accordance with workplace requirements.
4.5. / Damage and defects are reported and recorded in accordance with workplace requirements.
FOUNDATION SKILLS
The language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance that are not explicit in the unit are listed below.
Skill / Performance feature
Numeracy skills to: /

interpret and use numerical information including:

calculating and estimating load weight to ensure compliance with hoist capacity
safe working loads

Reading skills to: /

interpret documents that include technical specificity including:

equipment manuals and manufacturer specifications
workplace procedures, including emergency plan
safe work method statements (SWMS)
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

interpret workplace signs and labels

Writing skills to: /

record information relating to operating a personnel and materials hoist, including equipment checklists and maintenance and incident reports

Communication skills to: /

use and interpret vocabulary specific to operating a personnel and materials hoist and workplace procedures at a level sufficient to communicate with other workplace personnel
communicate effectively with workplace personnel, including using:
verbal
questioning to confirm understanding
written instructions
listening
inter-floor and inter-level communication protocols
two-way radios

Self-management skills to: /

implement risk control measures
followemergency plans

RANGE OF CONDITIONS
Specifies 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 local industry contexts) are included.
Workplace-specific information relates to the characteristics of a particular workplace and must include safe work method statements (SWMS) and at least one of the following: /

local conditions including access and egress
permits and certifications
task plans and schedules and structural plans

Hazardsmust include: /

ground conditions
obstructions
tools and equipment left on machine deck
adjacent and related works in the workplace
overhead hazards
traffic
pedestrian traffic
weather
hoist overload
work required at heights

Risk control measures and equipmentmust include: /

safety tags on electrical switches and isolators
traffic barricades and control
pedestrian barricades
personal protective equipment
hoist safety gates and guards
hoist safety interlocks
adequate illumination

Workplace requirements relates to information types that relate to all industry workplaces, incorporate legislative requirements, and must include at least one of the following: /

policies
procedures
manufacturers’ specifications
reporting forms

Associated personnel must include at least one of the following: /

other hoist operators
supervisor
colleagues

Personal protective equipment (PPE) must include: /

hard hat
safety boots
gloves
high-visibility clothing
breathing, hearing, sight, skin and sun protection

Personnel and materials hoistsafety devicesmust include at least one of the following: /

emergency braking system
overrun limits
gate interlocks

Communication equipmentmust include at least one of the following: /

two-way radios
intercoms
bells
lights
buzzers

Pre-start operational personnel and materials hoist checksmust include at least one of the following: /

ground stability
security of tower ties and guys
testing earth leakage protection of power supply
power leads are secured above ground level and not attached to scaffolds or building structure
tower guides are clean and free of rust and damage
signage is clearly displayed and legible
brakes and drive mechanism
overhead protection
intercom and signalling systems
barriers, fencing and gates
fuels, oil and water
lubrication
hoist rope
sheaves and anchorage points
obstructions
loose gear and equipment

Unplanned and unsafe situationsmust include at least one of the following: /

failure and loss of control
failure of equipment
environmental conditions

Shut downmust include at least one of the following: /

position platform at base of tower
power isolated from control panel
mains power supply isolated and secured
fencing and barriers around base secured to prevent unauthorised access
landing gates secured to prevent unauthorised access
key removed from control panel

UNIT MAPPING INFORMATION / CPCCLHS3001A Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist.
LINKS / Hyperlink to Companion Volume Implementation Guide

Assessment Requirements

UNIT CODE / CPCCLH3001
UNIT TITLE / Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist
PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE / A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must satisfy all the requirements of the unit of competency elements, and associated performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditionsand provide evidence of:

safely operating a personnel and materials hoist to lift three loads including:
at least one material load
at least one personnel load.

KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE / Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge and application of:

Commonwealth, state or territory Work Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational health and Safety (OHS) legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the personnel and material hoist
requirements for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control applicable to personnel and material hoists
hazards and risk control measures commonly encountered in personnel and material hoist operations
the systematic process of eliminating and reducing risk to health and safety through the application of the hierarchy of control to personnel and material hoist operations
selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to personnel and material hoist operation
safety equipment applicable to applicable to personnel and material hoist operation
testing and tagging requirements and electrical hazards associated with power supply for hoists
processes for determining the weight of the load from labels, markings and load paperwork
processes for identifying and interpreting rated capacity and working load limits of hoists
hoist operating techniques
safety data sheets and requirements for safe movement of materials on hoists
workplace policies, procedures and practices applicable to personnel and material hoist operation including:
conducting hoist operations
recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information relating to personnel and materials hoists
routine problems encountered in the operation of a personnel and materials hoist and inspection techniques and adjustments required for correction
processes to prevent interference to and from other radio equipment being used near a personnel and materials hoist

ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS / Assessments must be conducted by an assessor accredited for the Personnel and Materials Hoist Crane High Risk Work Licence class in the Commonwealth/state/territory where the licence will be obtained (i.e. an assessor authorised by a Commonwealth/state/territory WHS/OHS regulator).
Assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements which must include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed.
Assessment of performance must be undertaken in the workplace or under realistic workplace conditions which reflect:

the use of full-scale, industry-standard equipment
performing tasks within timelines expected in a workplace
standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of this unit of competency must include the use of the National Assessment Instruments (NAI) issued by Safe Work Australia. These instruments include the requirement for assessments to be conducted in the English language.
Simulators must not be used in the assessment of this unit of competency.
Assessment must include access to:

associated personnel
a personnel and materials hoist in a safe condition
associated equipment appropriate to operating a personnel and materials hoist
personal protective equipment (PPE)
workplace information applicable to operating apersonnel and materials hoist, including:
equipment and maintenance checklists
record system where service and maintenance history is kept
incident reports
workplace procedures, including emergency plans
equipment manuals and manufacturers’ specifications
risk control measures and equipment.

LINKS / Hyperlink to Companion Volume Implementation Guide