TLID1002A - Shift a load using manually-operated equipmentTLID1002AShift a load using manually-operated equipment

Unit Descriptor

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to shift loads using manually-operated mechanical equipment. It includes assessing the risks associated with relocating the load, planning the relocation process, carrying out the relocation with the aid of the equipment in accordance with the plan, and refurbishing equipment and worksite. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

Application of the Unit

Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant OH&S regulations concerning the shifting and movement of loads using manually-operated equipment.

Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of the basic principles for the safe shifting of loads using manually-operated equipment.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

EVIDENCE GUIDE

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:

applying the underpinning knowledge and skills

identifying load limits for lifting

relocating a load safely

identifying manual operating equipment and their capabilities

identifying faults and deficiencies and taking action to rectify problems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate assessments using written/practical/oral assessments

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

RANGE STATEMENT

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

The shifting operations may be conducted:

in a range of work environments

by day or night

under all weather conditions

in a range of terrain, soil, vegetation

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Materials to be shifted may include:

goods

equipment and tools

cleaning materials

components and parts of vehicles and equipment such as tyres, batteries, lifting gear, etc.

materials used in the course of work such as drums of fuel, raw materials, packaging, etc.

Loads to be shifted may be:

irregularly shaped

packaged or unpackaged

labelled or unlabelled

palleted or unpalleted

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods and materials

Personnel in the work area may include:

workplace personnel

site visitors

contractors

official representatives

Manually-operated equipment may include:

pallet jack

hand trolley

electric manual handling equipment

straps

slings

chain blocks

gins

derricks

incline planes

chain blocks

sheers

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

electronic data interchange (EDI)

fax

email

internet

radio

oral, aural or signed communications

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Measuring aids and field machines may include:

mechanical strapping equipment

gins, sheers, and derricks

block and tackle, pulleys

hand operated winches

jacks

improvised methods such as Spanish windlass and par buckles

use of expedient materials such as materials obtained on the job from resources available in the local environment

Information/documents may include:

goods identification numbers and codes

manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification

manufacturers instructions concerning the use and servicing of manually-operated load shifting equipment

workplace procedures and policies

supplier and/or client instructions

material safety data sheets

codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code

relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations

workers compensation regulations

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

dangerous goods and air freight regulations

export/import/quarantine/bond requirements

marine orders

Competency Field

D - Load Handling