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Operate specialised load shifting equipment

Operate specialised load shifting equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
TLID1207C
State Code
S5677
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/02/2008
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/02/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate specialised load shifting equipment in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant regulatory requirements, including planning work for the current working conditions; using controls and equipment operating systems to manage movement of the unit and accessory operations; locating load and identifying load characteristics; moving materials and loads; monitoring and operating controls; and stopping, parking and securing equipment after operation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan work for the current working conditions
  • 1.1 Traffic flow and work area conditions are constantly assessed and anticipated to allow safe operation to ensure no injury to people, or damage to equipment, loads or facilities
  • 1.2 Characteristics of the load are taken into account to ensure that, where applicable, appropriate attachments are used to transport the load
  • 1.3 Any occurrences in the work area that may affect the safety and efficiency of operations are reported to the appropriate personnel
2 Use controls and equipment operating systems to manage movement of the unit and accessory operations
  • 2.1 Equipment is prepared and any appropriate attachment fitted
  • 2.2 Gear and operational levers are checked to ensure that they are in the neutral position prior to inserting ignition key and starting engine
  • 2.3 Engine is started in accordance with manufacturers guidelines to bring the engine to speed
  • 2.4 Instruments and gauges are monitored during start-up and operations to ensure that operation is within manufacturers specifications and enterprise safety requirements
  • 2.5 Engine power is managed for efficiency of equipment movement and economy of equipment operations
  • 2.6 Equipment operations are conducted within the manufacturer's specified torque range
  • 2.7 Any faults or damage to equipment are immediately reported to the appropriate personnel
3 Locate load and identify load characteristics
  • 3.1 Load is located and identified according to instructions
  • 3.2 Loading and unloading plans are followed to ensure efficiency and safety of operations
  • 3.3 Characteristics of the load are taken into account to ensure that appropriate loading and unloading procedures are followed
  • 3.4 Hazardous goods are identified and relevant procedures are taken into account when planning and conducting the work
  • 3.5 Load weight and dimensions are within the capacity of the equipment
4 Move materials and loads
  • 4.1 Equipment is manoeuvred and positioned using smooth and controlled movements
  • 4.2 Manoeuvres are within the limits of the equipment and in line with manufacturers specifications
  • 4.3 Materials are moved ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to equipment or goods
5 Monitor and operate controls
  • 5.1 Equipment controls are monitored and operated in accordance with manufacturers operating instructions
  • 5.2 Control systems are understood and acted upon in accordance with statutory authority regulations, manufacturers guidelines and site operating procedures
  • 5.3 Control faults are identified and reported in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace guidelines
6 Stop, park and secure equipment
  • 6.1 Equipment is brought to a controlled halt within manufacturers guidelines
  • 6.2 Equipment is parked without injury to personnel or damage to equipment, loads or facilities in accordance with company procedures
  • 6.3 Equipment is secured on a flat, even surface and not close to doorways, aisles, access-ways or blind corners and in accordance with securing procedures for the appropriate equipment
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
limited or restricted spaces
holds on ships
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
even or uneven surfaces
wet or dry surfaces
Equipment may include:
reach stackers
straddle trucks
excavators
front-end loaders (over 10 tonne)
bulldozers (both in transport and shipping terminals and in the holds of ships)
straddle carriers
Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
use of safety and personal protective equipment
communications equipment
specialised lifting and/or handling equipment
additional gear and equipment
noise restrictions
hours of operations
authorities and permits
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals and fumes
dangerous or hazardous substances
stationary and moving machinery, goods, materials and vehicular traffic
contamination of, or from, materials being handled
service lines
spills, leakages and ruptures
dust/vapours
faulty gear/equipment/tools
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel including supervisors and managers
equipment manufacturers and suppliers
site visitors and contractors
union representatives, industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
fax
email
internet
electronic data interchange (EDI)
RF communications
bar code readers
oral, aural or signed communications
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
respirators and fume masks
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
workplace procedures and policies for the operation of the specialised load shifting equipment concerned
goods identification numbers and codes
manifests, picking slips, merchandise transfers, stock requisitions and bar codes
manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools
equipment identification labels, bar codes and serial numbers
supplier and/or client instructions
relevant OH&S requirements and policies
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
material safety data sheets where applicable
codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code
relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation including the ADG Code
award, enterprise bargaining agreement and other industrial arrangements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant codes, regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to the operation of the specialised load shifting equipment concerned including the ADG Code (where applicable)
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
water and road use and licence arrangements
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workers compensation regulations
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2440 TDTD1297B Operate specialised load shifting equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D5067 TLID2012A Operate specialised load shifting equipment Unit of competency