Unit of competency Outline

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Transport machinery

Transport machinery

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM314A
State Code
D7027
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the process of safe movement, loading and securing of machinery for the purpose of transport and defines the standard required to: load and tie down machinery for transport; arrange permits and escorts as required by legislation; drive machinery to destination; complying with requirements for moving wide loads; unload machinery safely.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Load machines
  • 1.1. The enterprise safe operating procedures for transporting machinery are sourced and complied with.
  • 1.2. Trailer or float is prepared for loading according to contractor policy.
  • 1.3. Machine is loaded in compliance with safe operating procedures.
  • 1.4. Tying down procedures are completed in line with recognised industry standards.
  • 1.5. Machine is secured to prevent movement in transport according to industry practice.
  • 1.6. Legal requirements for signs indicating oversized loads are met.
  • 1.7. Legal requirements for permits, clearances and escorts for transporting oversized loads are arranged.
2. Transport machines
  • 2.1. Machines are driven on or off road in compliance with relevant legislation.
  • 2.2. Machinery is loaded and driven safely to destination in compliance with relevant legislation.
  • 2.3. Selected transport route for oversized loads complies with permits, clearances and relevant legislation.
  • 2.4. Machines are unloaded safely in line with accepted workplace policy.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
The types of machinery may include may include:
safe movement, loading and securing of machinery for the purpose of transport, including large machinery such as that used for earthmoving or agricultural operations.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
load, tie down and secure machinery for transport
arrange permits and escorts as required by legislation
drive machinery to destination, complying with requirements for moving wide loads
unload machinery safely.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2615 RTD3315A Transport machinery Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL92 AHCMOM314 Transport machinery Unit of competency