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Operate forklift in a specific workplace

Operate forklift in a specific workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMPS206B
State Code
W6749
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/07/2010
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
26/07/2010
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to operate forklifts in specific work areas such as freezers, cold stores, loadout, skin sheds, smallgoods and rendering plants which may require fitting forklifts with specialised lifting attachments or shifting hazardous materials.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify load characteristics
  • 1.1. Characteristics of the load are taken into account and appropriate attachments are employed.
  • 1.2. Hazardous materials are identified and workplace, industry and regulatory requirements are taken into account when operating a forklift carrying hazardous materials.
2. Consider specific features of workplace in transporting product
  • 2.1. Product is transported and loaded, taking into consideration specific features of the workplace environment.
3. Transport and store product
  • 3.1. Specific Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements for work area are identified and followed.
  • 3.2. Forklift and pallets are handled in accordance with the requirements of specific work locations.
  • 3.3. Product is transported in accordance with workplace, Quality Assurance (QA), and hygiene and sanitation requirements.
  • 3.4. Product is stored in accordance with workplace, QA, and hygiene and sanitation requirements.
  • 3.5. Products and pallets are racked or stored in accordance with work instructions.
4. Maintain equipment records
  • 4.1. Equipment records are maintained in accordance with workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1658 MTMPS206A Operate forklift in specific workplace Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8999 MTMPS206C Operate forklift in a specific workplace Unit of competency
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