Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to safely use load shifting equipment.
It applies to those in a manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge to select and use suitable load shifting equipment and perform pre-operational inspections to ensure its safe operation.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Inspect load shifting equipment | 1.1 Complete inspection of load shifting equipment according to workplace procedures 1.2 Identify load weights and volumes and receive confirmation from supervisor 1.3 Identify and document equipment faults and report to appropriate personnel |
2. Lift, shift and place load | 2.1 Identify load characteristics and handling requirements to select an appropriate shifting device 2.2 Plan shifting route, and identify and control potential hazards 2.3 Place load in specified locations without causing damage to property, machinery or equipment 2.4 Complete lift, shift and placement of load using approved work health and safety (WHS) methods and equipment, according to workplace procedures |
3. Complete load shifting operations | 3.1 Complete post-inspection of load shifting equipment 3.2 Identify, tag and report faults 3.3 Store and secure load shifting equipment in accordance with workplace requirements 3.4 Complete load shifting documentation and maintenance records according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Skills | Description |
Reading skills to: | interpret load shifting equipment operating procedures and safety requirements review load shifting equipment pre- and post-inspection schedules. |
Writing skills to: | legibly complete inspection schedules, maintenance reports and workplace documents. |
Oral communication skills to: | convey identified equipment faults to appropriate personnel speak clearly and directly to inform others of loading and shifting requirements communicate equipment operating instructions and load weights and volumes to co-workers. |
Numeracy skills to: | identify and where necessary estimate weights and volumes of objects to be shifted identify numbers in metric and imperial units and measurements. |
Planning and organising skills to: | identify and prepare load shifting equipment and work area identify overhead and ground level workplace hazards conduct pre- and post-use inspection of equipment complete workplace documentation. |
Problem-solving skills to: | identify load shifting equipment appropriate for the job identify load shifting equipment faults and defects. |
Teamwork skills to: | advise co-workers of load shifting activities. |
Sectors
Support and Logistics