Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Legislative requirements
Work is undertaken to state / territory legislative requirements

Equipment range
Includes slings, ropes, shackles, eye bolts, spreader beams

Signals
Include using hands, verbal signals and whistles. Signals may be given within sight and out of sight of equipment operators

Degree of autonomy
Working under supervision alone or in a team using initiative and judgement with discretion

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

Safely lifting loads by using basic equipment such as slings, ropes, shackles, eye bolts and spreader beams
Lift TWO loads mechanically according to enterprise and statutory requirements and regulations and the listed Performance Criteria
Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
slings, ropes, shackles, eye bolts, spreader beams and loads

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.