FIELD SERVICE SECTOR
Revision and Review of Scaffolding unit standards
Revision of Scaffolding unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
Lifting Equipment |
Scaffolding |
20855-20860 |
Opportunity – The Training Organisation, through Scaffolding, Rigging and Industrial Rope Access Industry Training (SRIIT) has revised the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published July 2007
Planned review date March 2008
(unchanged)
Reason for the revision
The unit standards were registered in March 2006. Replacement relationships with unit standards 4200-4203 were overlooked and have now been specified as part of the review below.
There is no impact on accreditations or qualifications as a result of this revision.
Review of Scaffolding unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
Lifting Equipment |
Scaffolding |
Opportunity – The Training Organisation, through Scaffolding, Rigging and Industrial Rope Access Industry Training (SRIIT), has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published July 2007
Planned review date December 2012
Summary of review and consultation process
The review was undertaken to determine the relevance of the above standards to industry, given the recent registration a number of smaller, more targeted and malleable standards. This is part of an ongoing process to improve the relevance and quality of both standards and qualifications managed by Opportunity – The Training Organisation in the Lifting Equipment subfield.
Feedback from stakeholders was sought through representatives of interest groups such as employers, unions, training organisations and assessors. The executive of SRIIT, comprising representatives of these and other groups (such as candidates and wider industry) also consulted their constituencies and commented accordingly.
Main changes resulting from the review
· Standards 4200-4203 have been designated expiring because they are large, difficult to assess, and no longer fit for purpose.
· A series of new standards (23223-23227) have been registered that together with previously registered standards (20855-20860) replaced standards 4200-4203.
· Four new standards have been developed 23229-23232.
Unit standards categorised as category C expire at the end of December 2010.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
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Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to |
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Nature of accreditation |
Id |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
Id |
Level |
|
Standard |
4200 |
3 |
Standard |
20855 |
2 |
|
Standard |
20856 |
3 |
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|
Standard |
4201 |
3 |
Standards |
20857-20860, 23223-23227 |
3 |
|
Standard |
4202 |
3 |
Standard |
20855 |
2 |
|
Standard |
23228 |
3 |
|||
|
Standard |
4203 |
3 |
Standards |
23224-23227 |
3 |
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None.
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards are tabled below.
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Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
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Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following Opportunity – The Training Organisation qualification is affected by the outcome of this review and is currently under review. The qualification review is due to be completed after registration of standard/s covering ties in scaffolding. The intention of industry is to register a new qualification, superseding the current basic strand of the qualification below, which includes these reviewed standards.
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Qualification title |
Standards in the qualification |
|
National Certificate in Scaffolding with strands in Basic Scaffolding, Advanced Scaffolding, and Suspended Scaffolding [Ref: 0110] |
4200, 4201, 4202, 4203 |
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
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|
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number |
|
|
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
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Subfield Lifting Equipment
Domain Scaffolding
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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4200 and 4202
20855 and 20856 and 23228
|
Plan and prepare basic scaffolding work
Inspect basic scaffold and/or equipment ready for use |
3
3
2
3
3 |
27
10
5
5
4 |
C
C |
|
4201 and 4203
20857 and 20858 and 20859 and 20860 and 23223 and 23224 and 23225 and 23226 and 23227 |
Erect, alter and repair basic scaffolding and/or equipment Dismantle basic scaffolding and/or equipment and prepare for removal Prepare a scaffolding site for the basing out of scaffolding Base out tube and fitting scaffolding
Base out proprietary frame scaffolding
Base out individual component proprietary scaffolding Base out returns for tube and fitting scaffolding
Erect and dismantle standing tube and fitting scaffolding Erect and dismantle mobile scaffolding
Erect and dismantle elementary falsework
Erect and dismantle standing proprietary scaffolding |
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 |
30
12
5
12
4
6
12
12
12
12
12 |
C
C |
|
23229 |
Use a safety harness for fall prevention when rigging or scaffolding at height |
3 |
3 |
New |
|
23230 |
Conduct a safety inspection of scaffolding before use |
3 |
3 |
New |
|
23231 |
Develop a safety plan to manage risks when fall prevention strategies are required for rigging or scaffolding at height |
4 |
5 |
New |
|
23232 |
Develop a rescue plan for recovery of a suspended individual after a fall during rigging or scaffolding operations |
4 |
5 |
New |