MATERIALS
HOISTS/CANTILEVER PLATFORMS (HM) & PERSONNEL HOISTS (HP)
Purpose
This course is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills
to plan, prepare and complete work involving a “builder’s
hoist” and/or personnel hoist as prescribed by the "National
Occupational Health & Safety Certification Standards for Users &
Operators of Industrial Equipment". [NOHSC
1006 (2001)]. On completion of this course participants will be able
to conduct routine checks; plan work; check controls, operate and shut
down a hoist.
Pre requisite
There are no pre requisites for this course.
Course Content
The Personnel/Materials Hoist Training Plan is based on the Unit of Competency
within the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF):
UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and
Procedures
UEPOPS229A - Operate Lifting and Load Shifting Equipment for loads less
than ten tonnes
WorkSafe Western Australia Certification
Legislation in the Workplace - OSH Acts and regulations, Specific
regulations dealing with cranes and AS 2550 Pt. 1 and AS 1418.10 Pt. 10,
[NOSHSC 1006 (2001)] Schedule “B” – Materials Hoist
Competency Units.
Plan Work – Material Hoist type and requirements, cantilevered
platform, tower hoists, flexible steel wire rope, job requirements, priorities,
Workplace Rules and Procedures, identifying hazards and hazard control
measures, communication and emergency procedures.
Material and Personnel Hoist Operation - Pre-start/Pre-operation
checks, fault reporting, set-up, load weight estimation, AS 2550.10 -
Cranes Safe Use – Material and Personnel Hoists.
Certification
Darwin & Western Australia
Competent candidates will be issued with a Statement of Attainment (HM/HP)
and nationally recognized WorkSafe 60 day interim certificate. WorkSafe
will issue a Certificate of Competency within that 60 day period.
International
On successful completion of this course, candidates will be issued with
an Australian Skills Training Ltd Certificate of Competency in Materials
Hoist operation.
Duration
8 hours conducted over 1 day.
Maximum Participants
8 persons
Cost
For on site course costs, please contact
AST.
| 2007 Dates & Venues: |
AST Perth, Western Australia - On Demand and On Site |
AST Darwin, Northern Territory - On Demand and On Site |
| International – On Demand and On Site |
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