Description

Welcome to the Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level (SA) Refresher / Verification of Competency (VOC) Training & Assessment. There are a large number of risks and dangers for anybody working with scaffold, even at a basic level. This VOC assessment course has been designed to give you an understanding of these risks and the system in place to help keep you safe. It also serves as an assessment for PCBU’s or business operators to ensure they are compliant with the WHS Act (or equivalent) in that operators of plant are competent.

This VOC is designed for those who are required to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding  as part of their role. The aim of this VOC assessment is to ensure that you are competent when you are currently licenced to work with scaffold at the advanced SA level.

Features of this refresher training include:

- Download a VOC Certificate on successful completion

- A Digital Wallet ID VOC Card is also issued once all your documentation is verified and you’ve been deemed competent by the assessor (see 'John Citizen' sample)

- Verification of competency by our RTO partner, AlertForce RTO Code 91826 and a Licenced High Risk Work Assessor.

This training and assessment program addresses three components of the erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding class licence at the SB level (all based upon the unit of competency standard set out in CPCCLSF4001A or superseded equivalent). The 3 verifications of competency include:

A. Knowledge or theoretical component (tested online with a mixture of critical and non-critical questions)

B. Calculations component (tested online with all required to be answered correctly)

C. Performance component (practical with access to relevant workplace plant and equipment)

The VOC assessment is based upon the intent of the Mandated National Assessment Instruments (NAI’s). However, it is important to note that this training & assessment does not give you the practical skills required to operate or apply for a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) nor is it Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment. This is to be used for VOC purposes only. To achieve initial accreditation or high risk licensing for the SA class, you must complete an in-person training session with an RTO and Trainer accredited to deliver CPCCLSF4001A training.

If you work with scaffold, many employers will want to ensure you are competent as, if not, you could endanger your safety and the safety of those around you or damaging costly plant and equipment.

This refresher / VOC course assesses the knowledge, calculations and performance components of CPCCLSF4001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level (SA) and will provide you with information and assessment on:

1. Plan job
2. Select and inspect plant and equipment
   
3. Set up the task
4. Erect scaffold and scaffold equipment
5. Dismantle scaffold and scaffold equipment

THIS IS NOT A NATIONALLY RECOGNISED COURSE - ONLY TO BE USED FOR REFRESHER / VOC PURPOSES IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY ACHIEVED A STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT in CPCCLSF4001A and/or hold a valid SA licence. 

Note: Whilst a Statement of Attainments do not expire, different worksites have different policies and requirements of what refresher training should be. You should check with your employer if you are unsure. This VOC assessment course is a Verification of Competency undertaken by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 91826) and a High Risk Work Accredited Assessor with over 40 years experience.

What is a sample of the areas covered during the course assessment?

1. Assess task
2. Identify Potential workplace hazards are identified.
3. Select correct Hazard control measures and PPE.
4. Get Site information.
5. Consult with site personnel for appropriate Scaffold & associated equipment 
6. Identify Safety equipment is identified.
7. Calculate all forces and loads 

8. Appropriate communication methods are identified with appropriate personnel.

9. Check and inspect scaffold procedures
10. Safety equipment is selected and inspected according to procedures.
11. Isolate all defective Scaffold & associated equipment
12. Record All defective Scaffold & associated equipment
13. Appropriate hazard prevention /control measures are applied to the work area according to procedures.
14. Ground suitability is checked.
15. Appropriate footings are prepared
16. Scaffold and scaffold equipment are prepared to the appropriate standard.
17. Safety equipment is fitted and secured according to procedures
18. Scaffold and scaffold equipment are positioned for work application and stability  according to procedures & standards
19. Work is conducted safely at heights including safe and effective use of safety equipment.
20. Completed tasks are inspected for compliance with the appropriate standard.
21. Handover certificate is completed and handed to appropriate personnel.
22. Excess materials from the work area are removed (where applicable).
23. Scaffold and scaffold equipment are dismantled according to procedures and the appropriate standard.
24. Work is conducted safely at heights including safe and effective use of safety equipment.
25. Scaffold, associated equipment and scaffold equipment are inspected for damage and defects.
26. All damaged and defective scaffold & associated equipment tagged and isolated according to procedures.
27. Hazard prevention/control measures are removed (where appropriate).

Activities and quizzes appear throughout the course and are part of your assessment as well as the requirement for video interview with assessor. They must be successfully completed to be verified as competent.

A VOC Certificate is issued on successful completion of the course and you are required to get a 90-100% pass mark to be deemed as understanding the content (depending on the critical and non-critical nature of the questions). It is recommended that refresher training is conducted every 2 years to maintain currency. Please check with your workplace policy to abide by their rules.

Entry requirements:

1. You must submit 100 points of ID to enrol eg. Drivers Licence and Medicare or Passport
2. You must also include a valid High Risk Work Licence. In this case a licence for class SA

NOTE: this training is suitable as refresher only up to 12 months (All states but WA which is 24 months) after your licence has expired depending on which Australian State you reside in.

If your licence has expired, we recommend that if this is the case and you intend to remain working, you should renew your licence with your State Regulator before your time runs out.

To undertake this VOC you need to have the following:

1. CPCCLSF4001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level OR
2. A valid SA licence
3. Access to a smart phone or Ipad (or similar device) for video conferencing
4. Access to compliant workplace plant and equipment for the licence class you are being VOC’d for.