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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to load and unload plant
   • Access, interpret and apply load handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, obtain and implement signage and barriers and ensure the loading/unloading site is made safe and isolated from general traffic flow
2. Load the plant
   • Confirm the dimensions and capacity of the float/trailer to safely carry the plant item
   • Select tools and loading equipment, check for serviceability/faults and rectify or report, verbally or in writing, prior to commencement
   • Confirm preparation of the plant for transportation has been completed
   • Place and secure loading aids
   • Confirm loading procedure with operator and/or guide before loading commences
   • Move the plant item onto the trailer/float and halt at the designated position
   • Secure plant to trailer/float
3. Unload the plant
   • Confirm the unloading procedure with operator and/or guide before unloading commences
   • Place and secure unloading aids, including ramps, in accordance with the trailer/float specifications
   • Slacken securing devices and remove in a sequence which optimises safety
   • Move the plant item off the trailer/float and halt at the designated position
   • Stow loading aids including ramps, bridging materials and securing devices

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of loading and unloading plant including:

applying operational safety

driving mobile plant

accessing, interpreting and applying technical information

calculating volume and weights

maintaining equipment records

applying fault finding techniques

complying with environmental requirements

disposing of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the loading and unloading plant that meets all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

demonstrates completion of loading and unloading plant that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

selecting, checking and using the required tools and equipment

placing and securing loading and unloading aids

moving the plant item onto and off the trailer/float

slackening securing devices and removing in a safe sequence

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when loading and unloading plant:

National Standard for high risk work

site and equipment safety requirements

understanding of required hand signals

techniques and processes for preparing plant for transportation

basic motion and restraint theory related to heavy plant on floats or trailers

basic centre of gravity and balance theory related to heavy plant on floats or trailers

types, operation, uses and imitations of load securing equipment

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

materials safety data sheet

levelling techniques

job safety analyses/safe work method statement

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