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STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT

A Statement of Attainment is issued by an RTO when an individual has completed one or more units of

competency from nationally recognised qualifications/courses.

Name of RTO: Professional Association of Climbing Instructors Pty Ltd RTO National Code: 2808

This is a statement that

Sonal Sahil

has attained competency in

Working at Height [Tower climbing & Rescue]

Unit: MNMG237A W ork safely at heights

These competencies have been identified as meeting the requirements for:

Industry: Telecommunications

Occupational stream: Tower climber

Endorsements:

Assessment Conditions Positioning Systems

assessed on a real tower structure assessed in using a pole strap/belt for positioning

assessed with employer supplied PPE & equipment assessed in demonstrating a hands-free work position

assessed in demonstrating balance & stability at height

Scope of Competency / Site Capability competent to limit potential falls to less than 600mm

competent to work on communications towers:

[ ] with fixed ladder access Climbing Skills

[ ] without fixed ladder access (no ladder) assessed in using a double hook lanyard to climb a tower structure

Knots assessed in demonstrating mobility on a tower structure

assessed in tying own knots to establish anchorage competent to limit potential free-fall distance

assessed in achieving knot security and stability

assessed in selecting optimum knot for application Rigging and Hoisting Skills

assessed in using mechanical advantage to hoist tools & equipment

Anchor Systems assessed in using a range of rigging techniques to install

assessed in establishing a solid, reliable anchorage for a fixed communications equipment

climbing/abseiling rope

assessed in positioning and aligning anchor accurately Rescue Skills

assessed in establishing a temporary fixed rope for worker access assessed in rescuing a person from a suspended position on a tower

structure

rescue skills assessed with: [ ] live patient drills

PPE & Equipment

competent to select appropriate harness for tower climbing assessed in applying rescue skills alone and unaided

assessed in fitting and adjusting a full body harness assessed in a team rescue scenario with 3 or more workers on site

assessed in identifying appropriate connective hard points for

attaching PPE House-keeping Skills

competent to select appropriate type of lanyard for tower climbing assessed in managing PPE & equipment to avoid creating trip and snag

assessed in checking connector compatibility & security to avoid hazards

risk of roll-out

assessed in checking own PPE to ensure fitness for use Autonomy

assessed in working as part of a team

Abseiling Skills assessed in carrying out self checks of PPE and fall protection system

assessed in descending from height using abseiling techniques

assessed with a self-locking descending device

assessed in maintaining balance and speed control throughout

abseil descent

Scope of training: Able to transfer skills to new and/or unfamiliar comms tower sites

Assessor: Mark Gommers IA-001

PACI No

Assessment date: 01 August 2010

Authorised Signatory

Professional Association of Climbing Instructors Pty Ltd

Issuing body

This Statement of Attainment is recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework

Issued without alterations or amendments

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