Work Safely On Scaffolding Higher Than 2 Metres

Course Objective

To provide applicants with the practical skills and knowledge to work safely on scaffolding higher than 2 metres in accordance with Safe Work Australia's National Standard for Licencing Persons. All training and assessments are carried out by our own trainers and assessors.

Applicant Requirements

• Have Photo ID (i.e. Australian Drivers Licence, Passport, Proof of age card)

• ID must contain photo, signature and date of birth

• Study the course material prior to attending

Course Content

• Identify work requirements

• Access work area

• Conduct work tasks

• Finalise work processes

Theory Components Involve:

• Legislation
• OH&S Act 1984 Responsibilities (Duty of Care)
• Regulations OH&S 1996 Specific hazard and work practices.
• Code of Practice Prevention of Falls at Workplaces
• Australian Standards:
• -1891.1,.2,.3,.4 - Harness & Fall Arrest
• Systems
• - 4142.3 -Rope
• - 4488.1 & 2 - Rope Access
• Occupational Health & Safety Act Section 19:
• What employers must do
• Occupational Health & Safety Act Section 20:
• What employees must do,
• Occupational Health & Safety Act Section 21:
• Employers & Self Employed
• Occupational Health & Safety Act Section 23:
• Duties of Manufacturers
• Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 3.49
• Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 3.55
• Common Hazards
• Hierarchy of Control
• Physical Control Measures
• JSA
• Emergency rescue
• Suspension Trauma
• Preventing Suspension Trauma
• Individual Anchors
• Harness & Lanyard
• Harness
• Force in falls
• Inspection & Maintenance

Practical Components Involve:

The practical component of this course includes a demonstration of all equipment mentioned in relation to Australian Standards.

Course Code:

• CPCCCM2010

Dress Requirements:

Applicants must provide relevant PPE to participate in the course.

• Steel capped safety boots

• Hi-Visibility clothing/vest

• Hard hat

Note: All PPE must be in good condition.

Equipment Required:

Australian Easy Train supply you with all the equipment required to complete your course.

Industrial ladder rated to 120Kg

• Full body harnesses

• Safety net

• Static lines

• Anchor points

• Inertia reel

• Tower for climbing

Material Required:

Australian Easy Train will supply you with:

• Learner guides

• Assessment Paperwork

• And all other Administration Documents that shall be required

Prerequisites:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age to undertake the training and assessment

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English

Course Assessment

Training Methods

Knowledge

• Face to Face Classroom, training knowledge course guide, with the use of white board, DVD's, samples of equipment, simulated workspace and or roll play.

• Questioning, observation, working through student workbooks, pre-assessment questionnaire.

Performance

• Trainer to demonstrate full hazard identification of performance area, risk controls to ensure a safe working environment.

• Demonstration of sling inspections, slinging methods, communication with a crane operator in the movement of a load, knots, bends and hitches by trainer and student.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this course and assessment applicants will be issued with:

• Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NOA)

• Nationally Accredited Statement of Attainment

Assessment Methods

• Questioning - Written Theory & Calculation Assessment

• Practical - Performance/Observation Assessment

Assessment Conditions

• Condition 4.42: Assessors must ensure that an applicant completes all elements of the assessment on the same day, unless: (a) After the commencement of the Practical Assessment, circumstances outside the control of the individual Assessor or Applicant prevent this. i.e. weather conditions (strong winds)

• Condition 4.43: Assessors must ensure that the applicant concludes any incomplete Assessments within two subsequent days (over three consecutive days in total)

Pre-Enrolment and Booking Procedure

• All bookings for our accredited and non accredited course can be done via the phone or initially through our web page

• To confirm your booking, we must book a time and date and confirm fees and charges. Once you have agreed either over the phone or via email to conduct your training/and or licensing requirements, your booking will placed on our training calendar.

• AET will then supply via email or post your confirmation letter, your self assessment form, your course brochure and price and Learner Guide for general information regarding Australian Easy Train. You might also receive pre study material that you must review and understand prior to the commencement of your course.

• Once your booking is confirmed you will receive a confirmation letter with your training date, the time, location, the course and course code you will be undertaking. The confirmation letter will have additional information such as appropriate I.D, protective clothing requirements etc. for the day of your training.

• Once you have received all documentation you will come to our office at 35 Kimberly Road in Dandenong South the morning of your training session, you will be required to pay any balance owing for your fees in full, should there be a balance outstanding, and fill in your enrolment form whilst the assessor reviews your self assessment form that you have filled in and supplied on the day. You will also be required to fill in any Worksafe documentation required at that point for your High-Risk Work Licensing Units.

• You will then proceed to commence your training course with AET.

Nationally Recognized Statement Of Attainment

Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive a Statement of Attainment indicating the nationally recognised unit of competency CPCCCM2010 Work Safely on scaffolding higher than 2 metres.