PERSONNEL & MATERIALS HOIST COURSE

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.

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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 Timing:

Course days typically run from 6:30am to approximately 3:00pm - Participants are advised to arrive 15 minutes early to sign in.

*You may be required to start before 6:30am and stay after 3:00pm depending on how long the formal assessment runs for, we will advise of these times on the day of formal assessment.

Course Structure:
Please note: Competence in a unit does not in itself result in a licence.

Once the trainer believes the participant has demonstrated theoretical and practical understanding of the chosen course (i.e ‘Unit of Competency’), this will be verified with a certificate or what’s known as a ‘Statement of Attainment’ from us, On the Job Training.

In order to obtain a licence, the candidate, after successful completion of the unit of competency, can choose to participate in the theoretical and practical assessments known as ‘National Assessment Instruments’ (NAI) held at the conclusion of each course at On the Job Training. This is conducted by an assessor on behalf of Workplace Health & Safety Queensland. On successful completion of the mandated assessments, they will be issued with a ‘Candidate Assessment Summary’ (CAS) by On the Job Training.

Upon successful completion of the NAI as stated above, the Office of Industrial Relations Queensland will contact them with instructions on how to apply for the high risk work licence.

For more information about costs associated with the chosen licence visit the Workplace Health & Safety website.