Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to operate mobile load shifting equipment, including planning, moving and placing loads and shutting down and securing equipment after operation where knowledge of codes and signals is not required in workshops and/or on-site locations.
Where the selection and use of hand tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools should also be selected.
Where the use of a forklift is required unit TLILIC2001 Licence to operate a forklift truck should also be selected.
Where the use of an order picking forklift is required unit TLILIC2002 Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck should also be selected.
Where the use of a vehicle loading crane with a capacity of 10 metre tonnes and above is required unit TLILIC0012 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) should also be selected.
Depending on the equipment being used a high risk work licence may be required and users should check with the relevant authorities.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Prepare to shift loads | 2.1 | Inspect work area to identify hazards, and implement appropriate prevention/control measures to avoid hazards |
2.2 | Undertake routine pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and regulatory safety requirements | ||
2.3 | Inspect attachments and/or equipment | ||
3 | Check controls and equipment | 3.1 | Carry out pre-operational and post start-up equipment checks in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and/or operating manual |
3.2 | Report defects and damage according to site procedures | ||
4 | Shift and place loads | 4.1 | Select the most appropriate load shifting device to suit load and shifting requirements |
4.2 | Operate load shifting device within design specifications and safe working load in accordance with SOPs | ||
4.3 | Lift load, ensuring balance, vision of operation and protection of load | ||
4.4 | Select and use the safe and efficient path of movement | ||
4.5 | Check path of movement and monitor for obstacles and hazards | ||
4.6 | Place loads ensuring safety, stability, protection of material and avoidance of hazards on-site | ||
5 | Shut down equipment and secure site | 5.1 | Park machinery in accordance with procedures, avoiding site and equipment hazards |
5.2 | Conduct shutdown in accordance with manufacturers' specification to isolate vehicles | ||
5.3 | Complete post-operational check in accordance with operational procedures | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | |
On-site locations include one (1) or more of the following: | factories wharfs ships warehouses manufacturing plants building sites road construction demolition sites quarries and mine sites |
Pre-operational checks include one (1) or more of the following: | battery water fuel hazards warning lights fluid or gas leaks braking movement of booms visual checks of tyres emergency devise/alarms log books operating motions evidence of damage excessive wear and tear as determined by manufacturers' specifications and standard operating procedures |
Attachments and/or equipment includes one (1) or more of the following: | hooks electromagnetic hook buckets slings tag lines buckets trench excavating rock breakers shackles lifting lugs fork arms |
Post start-up includes the following: | hazards warning systems, attachments, movements and control functions are smooth operating and emergency controls and safety devices are located, identified and tested communication signals are confirmed defects and damage are reported |
Load shifting devices include one (1) or more of the following: | front end loaders/back hoes ride on forklifts pallet trucks skid steer vehicle loading crane |
Safe working load includes the following: | assessing weight of load to ensure compliance with equipment load plate specifications |
SOPs include one (1) or more of the following: | industry standards production schedules safety data sheets (SDS) work notes and plans product labels manufacturers' specifications operator manuals enterprise policies and procedures supervisors' oral and written instructions current state/territory WHS legislation standards and codes of practice |
Obstacles and hazards include one (1) or more of the following: | overhead cables personnel, obstacles (fixed and moveable) trenches pits uneven terrain trees underground services exposure to chemicals dangerous or hazardous substances movements of equipment, goods and materials vehicular traffic |
Shutdown includes the following: | post-operational equipment checks, motion locks and brakes are applied lifting equipment is checked defective equipment is identified, segregated and reported to supervisor equipment is correctly stowed |
Competency Field
Materials handling