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

TLID3048A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Pack and unpack furniture and effects

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLID3048A - Pack and unpack furniture and effects
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to pack and unpack cartons during a removal, including preparing for packing, packing and unpacking cartons, dismantling and reassembling items of furniture and completing packing/unpacking process.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant industry codes of practice for the packing and unpacking of cartons, and dismantling and reassembly of furniture during a removal.Work is performed under limited or minimum supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of the basic principles and routine procedures for handling furniture and effects in a range of furniture removal contexts.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
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 packing and dismantling
  • Removals documentation is checked to identify items of furniture and effects for removal
  • Appropriate materials, tools and equipment are selected to dismantle, reassemble, pack, wrap and protect identified furniture and effects for removal, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Convenient, suitable and unrestricted work area is selected and prepared in consultation with client for packing, unpacking, dismantling or reassembling
  • Items for removal are identified and packing order is determined in accordance with removals documentation
  • Cartons, protective and other materials are selected and located in an accessible area
  • Items ineligible for removal are identified in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures, and appropriate action is taken in consultation with client
  • Confirm items are appropriately prepared for travel in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Pack cartons
  • Items for removal are wrapped and packed in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
  • Fragile or valuable items are specially wrapped and positioned in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards
  • Cartons are sealed and labelled in accordance with removals documentation and workplace procedures
  • Hazardous items are identified in accordance with removals documentation and workplace procedures, and appropriate action is taken in consultation with client
       
Element: Dismantle and reassemble furniture items
  • Identified removal items are dismantled in accordance with industry standards, workplace procedures and manufacturer requirements
  • Dismantled items of furniture are packed, wrapped and stored in accordance with removals documentation and workplace procedures
  • Dismantled items of furniture are reassembled in accordance with industry standards, workplace procedures and manufacturer requirements
  • Client is advised of potential furniture reassembly restrictions at the destination
       
Element: Complete unpacking
  • Cartons are unpacked and items are stowed in accordance with removals documentation, workplace procedures, and in consultation with client
  • Used cartons are folded and removed, and rubbish is disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures
  • All required removals documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation, workplace procedures and industry standards

other relevant aspects of the range statement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Resources for assessment include access to:

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate packing and unpacking cartons, and dismantling and reassembling furniture and effects

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Applicable regulations and legislation such as:

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant state/territory WHS/OHS legislation

Appropriate labelling of items in regard to loading techniques

Appropriate use of materials and tools

Client service requirements including language, courtesy, behaviour and problem solving

Different locations where work may be conducted:

client’s home/workplace

controlled or open environments

exposed conditions

restricted spaces

vehicle on the road

workplace, warehouse or depot

Furniture dismantling and reassembly techniques

Housekeeping standards and procedures during a removal

Methods of securing a load on a removal vehicle

Packing techniques for various types of furniture and effects

Relevant information/documents such as:

award, enterprise bargaining agreement and other industrial arrangements

client instructions

codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the industry safety code

emergency procedures

industry codes for furniture removal operations

manufacturer instructions

quality assurance procedures

removals documentation

standards and certification requirements

workplace procedures and policies for packing and unpacking cartons

Risks when packing, unpacking, dismantling and reassembling furniture and effects during a removal and related precautions to control these risks

Special precautions required for some furniture and effects

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and guidelines concerning packing, unpacking, disassembling and reassembling furniture and effects

Workplace procedures and policies for packing, unpacking, dismantling and reassembling furniture and effects

Required skills:

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during packing and unpacking furniture and effects during a removal

Communicate effectively with others when packing and unpacking furniture and effects during a removal

Complete documentation related to packing and unpacking furniture and effects during a removal including the completion of labels and packing lists

Implement contingency plans for unexpected situations that may arise when packing and unpacking furniture and effects during a removal

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Operate and adapt to differences in furniture and effects in accordance with standard operating procedures

Promptly report and/or rectify identified problems that may occur when packing and unpacking furniture and effects during a removal in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to packing and unpacking furniture and effects during a removal

Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards:

gloves

high visibility vests

safety footwear

safety glasses

Work collaboratively with others when packing and unpacking furniture and effects during a removal

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Items to be handled during a removal may include:

books

crockery

electrical/electronic equipment

glassware

household effects and furniture

office effects and furniture

Clients may be:

external

internal

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in a range of work environments and weather conditions

Hazardous items may include:

broken glass/crockery

dangerous goods

fragile items

heavy items

Workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

established procedures

organisational procedures

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
Removals documentation is checked to identify items of furniture and effects for removal 
Appropriate materials, tools and equipment are selected to dismantle, reassemble, pack, wrap and protect identified furniture and effects for removal, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Convenient, suitable and unrestricted work area is selected and prepared in consultation with client for packing, unpacking, dismantling or reassembling 
Items for removal are identified and packing order is determined in accordance with removals documentation 
Cartons, protective and other materials are selected and located in an accessible area 
Items ineligible for removal are identified in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures, and appropriate action is taken in consultation with client 
Confirm items are appropriately prepared for travel in accordance with workplace procedures 
Items for removal are wrapped and packed in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures 
Fragile or valuable items are specially wrapped and positioned in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards 
Cartons are sealed and labelled in accordance with removals documentation and workplace procedures 
Hazardous items are identified in accordance with removals documentation and workplace procedures, and appropriate action is taken in consultation with client 
Identified removal items are dismantled in accordance with industry standards, workplace procedures and manufacturer requirements 
Dismantled items of furniture are packed, wrapped and stored in accordance with removals documentation and workplace procedures 
Dismantled items of furniture are reassembled in accordance with industry standards, workplace procedures and manufacturer requirements 
Client is advised of potential furniture reassembly restrictions at the destination 
Cartons are unpacked and items are stowed in accordance with removals documentation, workplace procedures, and in consultation with client 
Used cartons are folded and removed, and rubbish is disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures 
All required removals documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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