Wire Rope Scaffold Hoist Set Up and Safe Use

Duration

4 Hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to safely set up and use a Wire Rope Scaffold Hoist by achieving the following objectives:

• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards
• Safe set up of a Wire Rope Scaffold Hoist
• Safe operation of a Wire Rope Scaffold Hoist
• Loading and unloading
• Pre-use and daily checks

Learner pre-requisites

There are no learner pre-requisites as part of this standard

Instruction/ supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
• at least 2 years industrial experience relevant to the scope of the standard
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for learners to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.

Specific materials/equipment required for the training are as follows:

• Scaffold hoist with power supply
• Suitable location (scaffold) to erect hoist
• Web slings/sample material to be moved

The learning environment, class size and learner/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable learners to achieve the learning outcomes

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)

This standard is predominantly theoretical training leading to practical assessment

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level

Assessment

Formally Assessed

For the successful completion of training, learners must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass criteria

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:

• multiple choice questions
• practical assessment

Pass criteria for this standard:

Multiple choice questions and practical assessment are both used as a combined assessment method:

• Regarding multiple-choice questions, all learning outcomes must be covered, and learners are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 80%
• Within the practical assessment element candidate must safely install/dismantle and use the Scaffold Hoist in line with accepted industry standard

Quality assurance

Assured

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.
CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal

Renewal every 5 years

Learning Outcomes

The learner will be able to:

a. Understand relevant Legislation, Regulation and Health & Safety Requirements

Delivery guidance:

• Learner to recognise and understand the implications of the following legislation:
  
  • Health & Safety at Work Act
  • MHSWR (Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations)
  • PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
  • LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)

Assessment Criteria

• Theory Questions

Assessment Specification

• Multiple-choice Questions

b. Create Pre-Set Up Risk Assessment

Delivery guidance:

• Learner to compose a pre-set-up risk assessment as a group exercise, ensuring it includes:
  
  • Exclusion zones
  • How to move Wire Rope Scaffold Hoist to location
  • Securing Wire Rope Scaffold Hoist to Scaffold
  • Dismantle Wire Rope Scaffold Hoist
  • Pre-use check

Assessment criteria:

• The writing of a risk assessment and the practical session
• Theory Questions and Practical Assessment

Assessment specification:

• Multiple-choice Questions
• Trainer-led Validation

c. Apply Knowledge by Setting Up Scaffold Hoist

Delivery guidance:

Learner to demonstrate the ability of setting up scaffold hoist, to include the following:

• Selection of a suitable location (scaffold) to erect hoist
• Selecting the correct components to support the erection of the hoist
• Safely setting up the Scaffold Hoist
• Appropriate hazard control
• How to move Wire Rope Scaffold Hoist to a specific location
• Securing Wire Rope Scaffold Hoist to Scaffold

Assessment criteria:

• Theory Questions and Practical Assessment

Assessment specification:

• Multiple-choice Questions
• Trainer-led Validation

d. Understand the importance of Pre-Use Checks

Delivery guidance:

Learner to explain the following:

• The use of the pre-use checklist (a specific Scaffold Hoist Checklist has been designed)
• The importance of pre-use/daily checks
• Appropriate hazard control

Assessment criteria:

• Theory Questions

Assessment specification:

• Multiple-choice Questions

e. Apply Knowledge by Operating Scaffold Hoist in a Controlled Environment

Delivery guidance:

Learner to demonstrate the ability of operating the scaffold hoist, to include the following:

• Appropriate hazard control
• Safe connection of power supply
• Learner should then follow manufacturer’s instructions regarding:
  
  • Operation
  • Attaching Load
  • Safety Instructions
• Web slings/sample material to be moved
• Learners should be proficient in loading, unloading and attaching

Assessment criteria:

• Theory Questions and Practical Assessment

Assessment specification:

• Multiple-choice Questions
• Trainer-led Validation

f. Apply Knowledge by Dismantling Scaffold Hoist

Delivery guidance:

Learner to demonstrate the ability of dismantling the scaffold hoist, to include the following:

• Dismantling the correct components to support the erection of the hoist
• Safely dismantling the Scaffold Hoist
• Appropriate hazard control
• How to remove Wire Rope Scaffold Hoist from a specific location
• Removing Wire Rope Scaffold Hoist from Scaffold

Assessment criteria:

•  Theory Questions and Practical Assessment

Assessment specification:

• Multiple-choice Questions
• Trainer-led Validation