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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for load transfer.
   • Load transfer work tasks are clarified with appropriate persons.
   • Loading and unloading plans are followed to ensure efficiency and safety according to organisational requirements.
   • Type and nature of load are checked in consultation with appropriate persons to ensure even and legal distribution according to organisational requirements.
2. Assist with loading and unloading.
   • Instructions are followed to assist with loading and unloading activities in a safe and efficient manner, taking into account suitable locations, stowage and balance of remaining load.
   • Lifting aids and equipment are selected and used to assist loading and unloading according to organisational procedures and safety requirements.
   • Instructions are followed to secure and protect load using correct load restraint methods and according to organisational requirements.
   • Goods that require special handling are identified and procedures followed to complete required records according to organisational requirements.
3. Finalise load transfer activities.
   • Documentation relating to own role is completed according to organisational requirements.
   • Aids and equipment used in the load transfer process are cleaned and stored according to organisational procedures.

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Appropriate persons must include at least one of the following:	experienced colleague supervisor or line manager.
Lifting aids and equipment must include at least one of the following:	block and tackle hoist hydraulic lift jack stacker.

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit. The person must also assist with planning and conducting the loading, transfer and unloading of:

dangerous goods in one load

personnel in a separate load.

While assisting with the above activities, the person must:

communicate clearly with others to clarify work tasks and relay accurate information using a communication device

follow procedures for the safe manual handling of goods

comply with organisational requirements relating to:

load mass, restraint and protection

working safely and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

record data and complete required organisational documentation, including for goods that require special handling

select and use the lifting aids and equipment specified in the range of conditions to assist loading and unloading.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

codes of practice for handling and transporting dangerous goods and hazardous substances

communication protocols during load transfers

factors that can impact on safety when loading and unloading, including risks posed by traffic and weather

goods identification numbers and codes, including Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) markings and HAZCHEM signs

relevant parts of regulations relating to:

handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

load mass (over-size and over-mass), load restraint and requirements to protect loads.

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