Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for load transfer.
- Load transfer requirements are identified and clarified with appropriate persons.
- Load transfer activities are planned to ensure efficient and safe operations and environmental protection, and according to organisational requirements.
- Transport equipment appropriate for the type of load and loading and unloading activities to be conducted is selected and accessed.
- Factors affecting safe and efficient load transfer are identified and assessed in consultation with appropriate persons to meet organisational and safety requirements.
- Carry out loading and unloading.
- Loading and unloading activities are conducted 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.
- Load is secured and protected using correct load restraint methods and according to organisational requirements.
- Goods and technical equipment requiring special handling are identified and documentation is completed according to organisational requirements.
- Operate vehicle to complete load transfer.
- Pre-operational inspections and checks of vehicle are conducted, and problems or malfunctions reported according to organisational requirements.
- Vehicle is operated using most efficient route of travel and ensuring safety of load and equipment.
- Route conditions and vehicle performance are constantly monitored and occurrences affecting safety and efficiency of operations are reported according to organisational requirements.
- Vehicle records are completed and maintained according to organisational requirements.