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Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare, erect and dismantle scaffolding and equipment for maintenance and installation in a workshop and in factories, manufacturing plants and warehouses.

Where interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.

Depending on the equipment being used a high risk work licence may be required and users should check with the relevant authorities.

What You'll Learn

1. Determine job requirements

  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Interpret site plans, scaffolding/equipment designs and drawings to industry practices, as necessary

2. Prepare to erect scaffold/equipment

  • 2.1 Inspect work area to identify hazards and implement appropriate prevention/control measures to avoid hazard
  • 2.2 Prepare erection site to meet job requirements
  • 2.3 Place necessary signage and barriers and third-party protection measures in appropriate position

3. Erect scaffold/equipment

  • 3.1 Select and inspect appropriate scaffolding/equipment components and label and reject damaged components
  • 3.2 Erect scaffolding/equipment to plan and in accordance with safe work practices, Australian Standards, state and territory legislative requirements and equipment manufacturers’ requirements
  • 3.3 Check the completed scaffolding/equipment for safety and operational requirements
  • 3.4 Leave site clear of all surplus components, equipment, tools and debris

4. Inspect, repair and alter scaffold/equipment

  • 4.1 Repair or send for repair rejected components
  • 4.2 Inspect the scaffolding/equipment for damage, corrosion and wear
  • 4.3 Carry out any alteration or repair in accordance with safe work practices and legislative requirements
  • 4.4 Complete any inspection log, as required

5. Dismantle scaffold/equipment

  • 5.1 Inspect scaffolding/equipment for damage, corrosion or wear and note for consideration in planning for dismantling
  • 5.2 Dismantle scaffolding/equipment in accordance with site procedures, state and territory legislative requirements and critical structural and safety requirements
  • 5.3 Clean and clear site of all tools, excess material and debris and leave in a safe state

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting specifications and legislative requirements for erecting scaffolding

preparing the site for erection of scaffolding

assessing the risks associated with erecting/dismantling scaffolding and equipment and determining the most appropriate technique

using relevant hand tools and manual handling techniques ensuring the scaffolding is level

undertaking site clean-up and remediation

working safely and confidently at heights.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

erection and dismantling procedures as set out in relevant Australian Standards

codes of practice, for example, the Scaffolder’s Guide, and relevant acts and regulations

site specific requirements

scaffolding techniques and equipment and its limitations

materials handling, storage and environmentally friendly waste management.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in erecting/dismantling scaffolding and equipment at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires

Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

  • text: This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 25 February 2026