This unit standard is intended for people who are responsible for the maintenance of an aerial ropeway at an extractive site.
People credited with this unit standard are, at an extractive site, able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles of operation of aerial ropeways and of safety procedures for operation of aerial ropeways; carry out aerial station maintenance; carry out tower and bucket maintenance; demonstrate knowledge of rope splicing; and demonstrate knowledge of procedures for shutdowns and breakdowns at an extractive site.