Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:00 PM AWST
22/07/2026 4:00 PM AWST
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Load and unload goods/cargo
Load and unload goods/cargo
Unit of competency
National Code
TLID0015
TLID0015
State Code
ODQ13
ODQ13
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
14/03/2022
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to load and unload goods and/or cargo.It includes loading and unloading goods and cargo, securing and protecting a load and completing all required documentation in accordance with relevant state or territory roads and traffic authority regulations and permit requirements.Work is performed under general supervision within a team environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Load and unload goods/cargo
- 1.1 Load characteristics are identified and taken into account when determining appropriate loading and unloading workplace procedures
- 1.2 Job hazards are identified and required actions taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
- 1.3 Dangerous or hazardous goods are identified and handled in accordance with the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and other relevant regulations and permit requirements, as required
- 1.4 Load is packed and unpacked to make safe and effective use of available spaces
- 1.5 Goods and/or cargo are loaded and unloaded in accordance with relevant mass and loading regulations and workplace procedures
- 1.6 Lifting aids and appliances are selected and used to aid loading procedures in accordance with workplace procedures and safety legislation
- 1.7 Unloading activities are conducted in a safe and efficient manner taking into account suitable locations, stowage, safe use of equipment and balance of remaining load
- 1.8 Goods requiring special handling and/or documentation are identified, and workplace procedures are followed
- 1.9 Relocated material is restacked appropriate for transport method, safe height, weight loading, size and crushability of goods
2 Secure, check andprotectload
- 2.1 Load distribution is checked to ensure it is even, legal and within safe working capacity
- 2.2 Load is checked to ensure dangerous goods and hazardous substances are appropriately segregated in accordance with current ADG Code
- 2.3 Load is secured using correct load restraint and protection equipment for different loads, carrying and storage conditions
- 2.4 Load is protected in accordance with legal and workplace safety requirements
3 Complete documentation
- 3.1 Load is inspected and checked for security to travel in accordance with relevant regulations and permit requirements and current ADG Code, as required
- 3.2 All required goods documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements including current ADG Code, as required
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWM75 | TLID2004 | Load and unload goods/cargo | Unit of competency |