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Review of Industrial Rope Access unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Lifting Equipment

Industrial Rope Access

23231, 23232

 

Waihanga Ara Rau has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                                                              September 2022

 

Planned review date                                                                                               December 2026

 

Summary

 

Waihanga Ara Rau reviewed the above standards in consultation with providers who have consent to assess, Worksafe, and Scaffolding, Access & Rigging NZ (SARNZ). Three people from SARNZ who represented industry also took part in the review. All feedback was incorporated where appropriate.

 

Main changes

 

·     The content of 23231 and 23232 was updated to meet industry requirements.

·     The title, guidance information and range statement language were updated to reflect the current Health & Safety at Work Act 2015, New Zealand standards, First Aid practice, and industry best practice guidelines.

·     The title and purpose for 23232 was changed to make it explicit the rescue plan was to be tested under supervision. PC 1.3 was changed to explicitly require knowledge of suspension trauma medical requirements and first aid.

 

The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B unit standards is December 2024

 

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

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

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Service Sector > Lifting Equipment > Industrial Rope Access

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

23231

Develop a safety plan to manage risks when individuals are working at height and fall prevention strategies are required

Prepare and review a safety plan when fall prevention controls are required for individuals working at height 

4

5

B

23232

Develop a rescue plan for recovery of a suspended individual after a fall

Prepare an emergency rescue plan and perform a rescue to recover a suspended individual after a fall in a work context

4

5

B