Licence to Operate Personnel and Materials Hoist(HP)

Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a personnel and materials hoist, that is, a cantilever or tower hoist or several winches configured to operate as a hoist intended to carry goods, materials or people.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) regulations.

Further Information is available on the following links:

• Training.gov.au Fact Sheet
• Safework Australia General Guide
• Worksafe QLD Information

Performance Criteria

• Plan job
• Conduct routine checks
• Conduct hoist operations
• Shut down and secure hoist

Course Outline

• Accurately record and maintain information relating to personnel and materials hoist operations
• Communication techniques in the workplace including bells, lights, intercom and use of two-way radios
• Conduct personnel and materials hoist operations
• Operate emergency brake and decent system
• Hazards associated with the operation of the personnel and materials hoist are identified, risks are assessed and effective hazard prevention/control measures for those hazards identified and put into place
• Inspect personnel and materials hoist equipment, safety equipment and installation for safe operation including general maintenance
• Communication skills at a level sufficient to communicate with other site personnel (e.g. receive and interpret work instructions, safety information, emergency procedures)
• Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response
• Weight of the load is determined from labels, markings or load paperwork
• Level of literacy to be able to read and comprehend manufacturer's instructions, procedures and safety signs
• Commonwealth, state or territory OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the hoist class
• Hoist operations and operating techniques
• Understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control
• Materials safety data sheets and requirements for safe movement of materials
• Organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for conducting operations for the hoist class
• Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
• Rated capacity and working load limits
• Typical routine problems encountered in the operation of a personnel and materials hoist, inspection techniques and adjustments required for correction.

Pre-requisite For This Course

• Provide 100 Points of identification (as per Workplace Health and Safety Queensland requirements)
• Ability to read, write & understand English

What to Bring

• Provide 100 Points of identification (as per Workplace Health and Safety Queensland requirements)
• Steel cap Boots
• Safety gloves
• Hi-Visibility shirt and hard hat with a brim
• Suitable outdoor work clothing (no singlets)
• Lunch and water bottle
• If applicable, any evidence of prior experience e.g old certificates
• USI Number (Find My USI)

Additional Information

Course days typically run from 6:30am to approximately 4:00pm - Participants are advised to arrive 15 minutes early to sign in.

*You may be required to start before 6:30am and stay after 4:00pm depending on how long the formal assessment runs for, we will advise of these times on the day of formal assessment.