This unit contains the skills and knowledge needed to safely operate a personnel and materials hoist, that is, a cantilever or tower hoist or several winches configured to operate as a hoist intended to carry goods, materials or people.
We deliver nationally accredited competency-based training, specialising in the area of high risk licensing (SafeWork NSW Approval #RTO800021). Our programs can be tailored to meet your specific needs, whilst adhering to national/state regulatory requirements & promoting industry best practice standards.
On successful completion, you will be issued with a nationally accredited qualification & a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) to meet mandatory regulator licensing requirements. We are flexible and can deliver on your site, or you can come to us, at the foothills of the Blue Mountains for a truly great learning experience.
Course Overview
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a personnel and materials hoist, that is, a cantilever or tower hoist or several winches configured to operate as a hoist intended to carry goods, materials or people.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) regulations.
Entry Requirements
Prerequisite Units: There are no prerequisite units required for entry to this course.
Other Requirements: There are no other requirements for entry to this course.
Topics
- Plan task
- Select and prepare equipment
- Conduct hoist operations
- Shut down and secure hoist
