Domain - Rigging and Scaffolding Safety
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Level 3
Demonstrate, at height, safety procedures for the erection and dismantling of scaffolding
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20861 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: - inspect scaffold to determine its readiness for erecting and dismantling the next lift, and manage risk of falling objects and establish an exclusion zone; - plan safe method for erection and dismantling of lift above; - use a safety harness for the erection of scaffolding; - prepare components on a lower lift for passing to the lift above; - safely access the lift above; - use proprietary advance guardrails for erection and dismantling scaffolding; - install guardrails progressively from working platform lift below finished working platform; and - install edge protection using tunnelling or scaffold safe zone.
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Demonstrate, at height, safety procedures for the dismantling of scaffolding
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
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20862 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: inspect scaffolding to determine its readiness for the dismantling of the top lift; prepare equipment on a higher lift for passing to the lift below; demonstrate correct use of a safety harness for the dismantling of scaffolding; dismantle guard rails and stop ends for scaffolding; and safely access the lift below.
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Conduct a safety inspection of suspended scaffolding before use and respond to findings of inspection
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26605 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is intended primarily for non-professional scaffolders to assure the safe use of suspended scaffolding from which they normally work. It does not replace the legal requirement for inspections to be completed by a certificated scaffolder where necessary. People credited with this unit standard are able to: conduct a visual and a physical inspection of suspended scaffolding before use, and respond to the findings of a suspended scaffold inspection.
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Level 4
Evaluate the suitability of temporary edge protection systems
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40624 Skill Standard 8 Credits
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