TLID3046A - Operate container side lifterTLID3046AOperate container side lifter

Unit Descriptor

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a container side lifter (swing lifter, side loader), to load a container from the ground onto a vehicle, unload a container from vehicle to ground, and transfer a container from one vehicle to another. It also includes systematic and efficient control of all functions, management of side lifter condition and performance, and effective management of hazardous situations whilst operating a container side lifter. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

Application of the Unit

Operation of a container side lifter must be carried out in compliance with the licence requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory worksafe authority pertaining to operation of a truck mounted side lifter.

Operation of a container side lifter is performed with limited or minimum supervision, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.

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

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

relocating a container using a side lifter from ground to vehicle

relocating a container using a side lifter from vehicle to ground

relocating a container from one vehicle to the other

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 written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

as a minimum, with a container loaded with at least 60% of its maximum rated capacity

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

A simulator is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency

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.

A side lifter can be described as:

truck mounted

trailer mounted

A container can be described as:

flat packs

dry shipping containers

refrigerated shipping containers

reefers

bulk tank shipping containers

open top shipping containers

collapsible shipping containers

general shipping containers

Shipping container length/height can be described as:

various single unit sizes from 20 foot (6 metres) through to 50 foot (15 metres)

8'6" standard height or 9'6" high cube units

2 x 20 foot (6 metres) units coupled together for simultaneous loading/unloading

2 containers double stacked for simultaneous loading/unloading

Ancillary equipment can be described as:

independently powered hydraulic equipment

spreader bars and locks

container locks

remote control units

warning devices and equipment

stabiliser leg blocks

Lifting equipment could be:

lifting chains

lifting frames

Operation of a side lifter vehicle may be carried out in typical road logistic situations, including:

operations conducted at day or night

typical weather conditions

on the open road

on a private road

in remote areas

while at a client's workplace or work site

Pre-operational checks include:

visual check of vehicle and ancillary equipment

checking and topping up of fluid levels

checks of operation of vehicle lights and indicators

checks of all levers and operational gauges on ancillary equipment

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Documentation/records include:

state/territory side lifter vehicle licence/permit requirements

state/territory regulation pertaining to securing a container

state/territory road rules

relevant codes of practice, including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, the Australian Explosives Code, the Industry Safety Code, and National Standards for Manual Handling

workplace instructions and procedures

vehicle manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures including pre-operational checks of vehicle

emergency procedures

Applicable procedures and codes include:

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to side lifter vehicles

relevant state/territory road rules

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

Competency Field

D - Load Handling