2. Written assignment assessment
The written assignment for intermediate scaffolding is one of three assessments which applicants must pass to qualify for a intermediate 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 for intermediate scaffolding is a 'closed book' examination consisting of a total of 10 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 prepare line drawings from technical specifications.
Further details of the knowledge and skills required to complete assessment are available in the unit of competency to Perform intermediate scaffolding operations (PDF, 171 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 intermediate 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).
To pass the assignment, the applicant must achieve at least 11 marks out of a possible 14 marks for Task 1, and must have correctly completed at least seven of the remaining nine tasks.
An applicant undergoing re-assessment shall be re-assessed in all 10 tasks.
Any other partial or full waiver of assessment should only be permitted in compliance with guidelines, determinations or advice given to the assessor by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
For more information about the knowledge and skills required to undertake assessment for this certificate contact:
- an accredited provider, registered training organisation or your employer
- the Department of Industrial Relations Infoline on 1300 369 915 for information about accredited providers and registered training organisations in your area
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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