TLID3035 — Operate a boom type elevating work platform

1 Inspect and test elevating work platform

• 1.1Work platform is visually inspected prior to operation for evidence of damage, structural weakness or interference in accordance with pre-operational safety check procedures
• 1.2Routine pre-operational equipment checks are carried out in accordance with available checklists
• 1.3Work platform logbook is checked, service requirements are noted and maintenance personnel are advised of requirements
• 1.4Elevating work platform is started in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and start-up procedures for operations, and abnormal noise or movement is reported to authorised person for corrective action
• 1.5Start-up checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company procedures to ensure work platform and equipment are operating correctly
• 1.6Faults are corrected or reported to authorised person for corrective action in accordance with company procedures
• 1.7Operating and emergency controls are checked for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications, including use of emergency decent device
• 1.8Boom is lowered under simulated emergency conditions to check for operational effectiveness
• 1.9Gear and accessories are checked and damaged or worn gear is segregated and reported to authorised person for testing/repair/destruction
• 1.10Results of inspections are recorded and reported in accordance with company procedures

2 Assess job requirements and work

• 2.1Briefing, handover details, authorisations and clearances are received, interpreted and clarified in accordance with company and site procedures, and legislative requirements
• 2.2Work area is inspected, potential hazards are identified and appropriate elimination or control measures are selected
• 2.3Weight of load including personnel and equipment, is correctly estimated to ensure job is within limits of work platform capacity

3 Plan work and set up for lift

• 3.1Work plan is developed and agreed with relevant workplace personnel, including hazard prevention/control measures, and safety and emergency procedures in line with applicable Australian Standards
• 3.2Suitable firm and level standing is chosen and prepared for location of elevating work platform
• 3.3Outriggers and stabilisers are correctly deployed and positioned in accordance with manufacturer instructions and appropriate Australian Standards
• 3.4Appropriate plates or packing are correctly used under footplates as required to adequately distribute loading
• 3.5Ground is checked before and after packing is installed to ensure it is firm enough to bear load
• 3.6Job plan is developed including hazard prevention/control measures and safety procedures in accordance with applicable Australian Standards and equipment manufacturer specifications
• 3.7Work platform load chart is located and information on permissible loads, radii and heights is taken into account in planning job
• 3.8Job requirements, and workplace rules and procedures are taken into account in job plan
• 3.9Job plan is discussed and confirmed with relevant personnel
• 3.10Work gear and tools are properly stowed in elevating work platform in accordance with Australian Standards, company procedures and guides

4 Carry out elevation

• 4.1Configuration and operation of elevating work platform are checked as required to ensure safe lift
• 4.2Operation of work platform is carried out in accordance with job plan, appropriate Australian Standard and manufacturer specifications

5 Implement planned hazard control strategies

• 5.1Load is constantly monitored to ensure safety of personnel, load and structural stability
• 5.2Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with company procedures, in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
• 5.3Required signals are correctly given, interpreted and followed in accordance with appropriate Australian Standards

6 Pack up work platform

• 6.1Elevating work platform is shut down using correct sequence of procedures in accordance with manufacturer instructions
• 6.2Routine post-operational equipment checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions and available checklists, and defects are recorded and reported in accordance with company procedures
• 6.3Elevating work platform is dismantled in accordance with job plan, manufacturer instructions and relevant statutory regulations
• 6.4Outriggers and stabilisers are secured and stowed in accordance with manufacturer instructions
• 6.5Elevating work platform is correctly stowed and secured in accordance with manufacturer instructions and company procedures

What does an assessment tool for TLID3035 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLID3035 needs to address all 60 unit components: 6 elements with 33 performance criteria, 18 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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