Unit of competency Outline
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Analyse manual handling processes
Analyse manual handling processes
Unit of competency
National Code
MSACMT432A
MSACMT432A
State Code
W9001
W9001
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/06/2011
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
30/06/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the knowledge and skills to analyse manual handling in terms of its efficiency and safety.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess manual handling risks
- 1.1. Identify manual handling hazards in work area 1.2. Assess risks arising from those hazards
2. Analyse physical effort requirements of job
- 2.1. Determine basic manual handling requirements of job2.2. Analyse requirements in terms of components such as lift, move, place, hold2.3. Analyse items to be handled in terms such as weight, size, shape or other hazards
3. Determine time/effort components of physical effort
- 3.1. Break required movement pattern down into movement components3.2. Determine time and effort requirements for movements3.3. Develop alternative movement patterns3.4. Determine time and effort requirements for alternative movements3.5. Determine handling aids required to assist movement3.6. Determine preferred movement pattern/s
4. Analyse the ergonomics of physical effort
- 4.1. Analyse the ergonomics of the preferred movement pattern4.2. Develop substitute movements for any movement which is not ergonomically sound4.3. Determine handling aids required to improve ergonomics of required movements
5. Optimise application of physical effort
- 5.1. Select movement patterns which are ergonomically sound and time and effort efficient5.2. Train all relevant people to use these methods5.3. Ensure procedures and practices reflect the optimum methods 5.4. Communicate with team members and involve them in development of alternatives to ensure awareness and facilitate learning
Procedures include all work instructions, standard operating procedures, formulas/recipes, batch sheets, temporary instructions and similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant. They may be written, verbal, computer based or in some other form.
For the purposes of this Training Package, 'procedures' also includes good operating practice as may be defined by industry codes of practice (e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Responsible Care) and government regulations.
Manual handling hazards include all requirements as defined by the relevant occupational health and safety (OHS) acts and regulations, industry standards and best practice.
Overview of assessment requirements
The person will be able to examine a job for its physical components and then determine a better way of doing it. As a side benefit they will become more aware of poor manual handling practice and raise an alert to it.
What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit?
Evidence should be available of the analysis and improvements of the physical/manual handling aspects of jobs in the workplace.
In what context should assessment occur?
Assessment should use evidence from the analysis of real jobs or an appropriate simulation.
Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
There are no related units. Concurrent assessment may be undertaken with appropriate units.
What method of assessment should apply?
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the elements, performance criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit.
The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace.
The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment.
What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance?
Where evidence is from continuous improvement activities, then a range of such improvements needs to be considered to provide sufficient evidence. Where evidence is coming from one, complex improvement activity then it may provide sufficient evidence.
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Access to a workplace which will allow the improvement of physical actions.
The person will be able to examine a job for its physical components and then determine a better way of doing it. As a side benefit they will become more aware of poor manual handling practice and raise an alert to it.
What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit?
Evidence should be available of the analysis and improvements of the physical/manual handling aspects of jobs in the workplace.
In what context should assessment occur?
Assessment should use evidence from the analysis of real jobs or an appropriate simulation.
Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
There are no related units. Concurrent assessment may be undertaken with appropriate units.
What method of assessment should apply?
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the elements, performance criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit.
The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace.
The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment.
What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance?
Where evidence is from continuous improvement activities, then a range of such improvements needs to be considered to provide sufficient evidence. Where evidence is coming from one, complex improvement activity then it may provide sufficient evidence.
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Access to a workplace which will allow the improvement of physical actions.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2585 | MCMT432A | Analyse manual handling processes | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD525 | MSS403032A | Analyse manual handling processes | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| W523 | MSA31108 | Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing | Qualification |
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