Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIHAN201E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a forklift

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIHAN201E - Operate a forklift
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift to shift, lift, transfer and place loads. It includes using forklift attachments safely and effectively.This unit applies to those working in site-based roles.The work required in this unit relates to the National Standard for High Risk Work but this unit does not provide the licence. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements that may apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for forklift operations
  • Access, interpret and apply forklift and load handling documentation for allocated job, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, interpret, and clarify and confirm work requirements and briefings
  • Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess potential risks, and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • Identify approved forklift attachments and comply with operating capacities of the allocated equipment
  • Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencing work activity
       
Element: Operate forklift in line with established requirements to complete work activity
  • Carry out pre-start and start-up checks for equipment in line with workplace procedures
  • Identify faults and rectify any faults within scope of own responsibilities, according to workplace procedures
  • Fit, use and remove approved forklift attachments in line with workplace procedures and original manufacturer guidelines, engineering specifications and organisational policies and procedures
  • Operate forklift to perform activity, including securing, lifting, transferring and placing loads in line with workplace procedures and equipment specifications
  • Monitor traffic flow and work area conditions, facilitate safe operations and ensure the most efficient travel route is selected and used
  • Secure, lift, transfer and place load in line with workplace procedure and work activity
  • Monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
  • Respond accordingly to equipment monitoring systems and alarms
  • Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
  • Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices
       

Submission Requirements

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

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Assessment Tasks

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.
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
Access, interpret and apply forklift and load handling documentation for allocated job, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret, and clarify and confirm work requirements and briefings 
Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess potential risks, and implement control measures in line with workplace policies 
Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 
Identify approved forklift attachments and comply with operating capacities of the allocated equipment 
Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencing work activity 
Carry out pre-start and start-up checks for equipment in line with workplace procedures 
Identify faults and rectify any faults within scope of own responsibilities, according to workplace procedures 
Fit, use and remove approved forklift attachments in line with workplace procedures and original manufacturer guidelines, engineering specifications and organisational policies and procedures 
Operate forklift to perform activity, including securing, lifting, transferring and placing loads in line with workplace procedures and equipment specifications 
Monitor traffic flow and work area conditions, facilitate safe operations and ensure the most efficient travel route is selected and used 
Secure, lift, transfer and place load in line with workplace procedure and work activity 
Monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Respond accordingly to equipment monitoring systems and alarms 
Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures 
Clear work area and dispose or recycle materials according to workplace procedures 
Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment 
Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIIHAN201E - Operate a forklift
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Assessment Record Sheet

RIIHAN201E - Operate a forklift

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