Unit of competency Outline

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Transport plant, equipment and personnel

Transport plant, equipment and personnel

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIHAN206D
State Code
WH300
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
28/05/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to transport plant, equipment and personnel in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for the transport of plant, equipment and/or personnel
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply load handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.4 Identify load characteristics, environmental issues, and any special handling or equipment requirements
  • 1.5 Determine location of transfer, establish transfer pathway and prepare equipment and/or authorised personnel according to transportation schedule
  • 1.6 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • 1.7 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
  • 1.8 Conduct pre-operational checks to establish the readiness of equipment for operation and report unsafe equipment to appropriate personnel
2. Load, transport and unload plant, equipment and/or personnel
  • 2.1 Carry out start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
  • 2.2 Calculate the load correctly
  • 2.3 Lift and shift load safely using appropriate devices, protective restraints for personnel, and appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 2.4 Transport load within the operating capacity of the transport vehicle, using appropriate devices and protective restraints for personnel
  • 2.5 Transport load to the specified destination, via approved transport routes, within speed limits, on time and in original condition
  • 2.6 Safely unload without any damage to load and/or carrying equipment
3. Complete transfer of load
  • 3.1 Complete written documentation accurately and in a timely manner
  • 3.2 Clean equipment and return to store area
  • 3.3 Restore work area to normal working conditions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB273 RIIHAN206A Transport plant, equipment and personnel Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAK86 RIIHAN206E Transport plant, equipment and personnel Unit of competency