2. Written assignment assessment
The written assignment for basic scaffolding is one of three assessments which applicants must pass to qualify for a basic scaffolding certificate (certificate of competency). The other components are a knowledge assessment and a practical skills performance assessment.
What does the test cover?
How does the assessor evaluate me?
Where does the test take place?
What does the test cover?
The written assignment assessment for basic scaffolding is a 'closed book' examination covering four sections consisting of a total of seven separate tasks.
In the written assignment the assessor evaluates the applicant's conceptual understanding of scaffold construction, his/her ability to apply simple mathematics and physics, and ability to read and comprehend the English language.
To pass the assignment, the applicant must satisfactorily complete each of the following sections:
- Section 1: Estimating Equipment Quantities (One Task)
- Section 2: Calculating Loads (Four Tasks)
- Section 3: Construction of Ties (One Task)
- Section 4: Completing a Log (One Task)
Further details of the knowledge and skills required to complete assessment are available in the unit of competency to Perform basic scaffolding operations (PDF, 170 KB).
A full assignment includes five minutes reading time and up to 55 minutes to complete.
How does the assessor evaluate me?
On completion of the assessment the assessor will determine whether the applicant can safely undertake, without supervision, the tasks encompassed within each of the four units of competence comprising Basic Scaffolding prescribed by Schedule A of the National Occupational Health and Safety Certification Standard for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment (NOHSC:1006, 2001) (non-Queensland Government link).
An applicant undergoing re-assessment need only be re-assessed in those sections which he or she previously failed.
Any other partial or full waiver of assessment should only be permitted in compliance with guidelines, determinations or advice given to the certificate assessor by the certifying authority.
Where does the test take place?
The written assignment assessment can be conducted at any location such as:
- your workplace;
- at a training organisation; or
- any other suitable location.
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