This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate an order picking forklift truck safely in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a HRWL licence to operate this plant.

Order picking forklift truck means an order picking forklift truck where the operator controls are incorporated with the lifting media and elevate with the lifting media.

A person performing this work is required to hold an order picking forklift truck High Risk Work Licence (HRWL).

This unit requires a person operating an order picking forklift truck to:

plan for the work/task

prepare for the work/task

perform work/task

pack up

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit of competency. This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and meets Commonwealth, State and Territory HRWL requirements.

The National Assessment Instrument (NAI) is the mandated assessment for the HRWL to operate the relevant licencing class as detailed in this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Task requirements are identified from work orders or equivalent and confirmed with relevant people and a site inspection is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
All work is confirmed to ensure coverage of work/task requirements for the relevant work area is in accordance with workplace procedures
Order picking forklift truck is selected using relevant methodology in accordance with type and weight characteristics of load, workplace conditions, manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Working area is inspected and appropriate paths for operating the order picking forklift truck and moving in work area are assessed and determined in accordance with workplace procedures
Traffic management plan implementation is confirmed and understood in accordance with workplace procedures
Appropriate communication procedures are identified and tested with relevant people in accordance with workplace procedures
Work area operating surface is assessed to determine quality and suitability for operational use in accordance with workplace procedures
Consultation with workplace person/s is maintained to ensure workplan is clear and consistent with site requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
Environmental work area conditions are assessed to determine any impact on order picking forklift truck positioning in accordance safe work procedures
Risk control measures for hazards identified are checked for implementation in accordance with safe work procedures
Order picking forklift truck is accessed in a safe manner in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
Order picking forklift truck logbook is inspected and is correct for the order picking forklift truck, is completed, signed and required rectifications have been signed off in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Pre-start checks are carried out and any damage and defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with safe work procedures and manufacturer specifications
Prior to operation, order picking forklift truck and safety equipment for working at height is visually checked for any damage, defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with safe work procedures
Order picking forklift truck is started and checked for any abnormal noise in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
Operational checks including all safety device/s are carried out and any damage and defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
Hazard prevention/control measures are implemented and communicated to people in the work area in accordance with safe work procedures
Weight and positioning of load on platform is assessed to ensure compliance with order picking forklift truck data plate specifications in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
Order picking forklift truck is operated safely in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
Order picking forklift truck path and load/s are monitored constantly when moving, lowering and placing to ensure stability of material and avoidance of hazards in accordance with safe work procedures
Loads are transported using all relevant order picking forklift truck movements in accordance with safe work procedures
Unplanned and unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with safe work procedures
Work is conducted safely at heights and fall arrest/restraint equipment is used safely and efficiently in accordance with safe work procedures
Order picking forklift truck is parked and isolated appropriately in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
Order picking forklift truck is shut down in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
Order picking forklift truck is secured to prevent unauthorised access/use in accordance with legislative obligations and safe work procedures
Task requirements are identified from work orders or equivalent and confirmed with relevant people and a site inspection is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
Consultation with workplace person/s is maintained to ensure workplan is clear and consistent with site requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
Hazard prevention/control measures are implemented and communicated to people in the work area in accordance with safe work procedures
Order picking forklift truck is shut down in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLILIC0004 - Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

TLILIC0004 - Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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