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Unit Standards - High Risk Work

Unit Standards - High Risk Work

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High Risk Work.Unit Standard.17309 - Operate a wheeled loader on infrastructure works sites

The required evidence will be either: 

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.1737 - Drive a heavy vehicle on unsealed road surfaces

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Qualified.Previously held crane unit standard prior to pre-req required (2019)

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard 16617 OR 3800

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard 16617 OR 3800

    • Must state "unit standard achieved"

    • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 

  • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Workforce Management (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).

  • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 

  • Copy must be clear and legible

  • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy

  • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.1738 - Drive a heavy vehicle in an off-road environment

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.17599 - Plan a confined space entry

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.17976 - DKO operating a light 4WD vehicle in an off-road environment

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.17978 - Operate a light 4WD vehicle in an off-road environment

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.18037 - Plan a confined space entry in the electricity supply industry

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.18272 - Operate a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) in the ESI

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.18426 - DKO hazards associated with confined spaces

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.19207 - Work in a confined space in the infrastructure industry

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.20875 - DKO slinging, lifting, moving, and placing loads using mobile plant

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.22279 - Operate a skid steer on infrastructure works sites

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.23232 - Develop a rescue plan for recovery of a suspended individual after a fall

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.23960 - Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a scissor lift elevating work platform (EWP)

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.23961 - Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a truck-mounted elevating work platform (EWP)

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.23962 - Self-propelled Boom Lift Elevating Work Platform (EWP)

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.23963 - Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a trailer-mounted elevating work platform (EWP)

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.23964 - Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a vertical lift elevating work platform (EWP)

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.23966 -Describe types of elevating work platforms (EWPs), and industry requirements for their use

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.24553 - Operate a light utility vehicle (LUV) on flat terrain in the workplace under close supervision

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.24556 - DKO the safe operation of a light utility vehicle (LUV)

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.24558 - Operate a light utility vehicle (LUV) on rolling terrain under limited supervision

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.24562 - Operate a light utility vehicle (LUV) with mounted equipment or a load under limited supervision

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.25510 - Operate an atmospheric testing device to determine a suitable atmosphere exists to work safe

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.30072 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.3789 - Sling varied regular loads and safely direct a crane during crane operations

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.6916 - DKO the rules relating to chainsaw use

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.6917 - Demonstrate basic chainsaw operation

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.15757 - Use, install & disestablish temporary proprietary height safety systems

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Unit Standard.23229 - Use safety harness system when working at height

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date

 

Expiry Date = Not Required

 

High Risk Work.Qualified.Previously hold crane operation unit standard

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

 

Issue Date = Credit Result date