Unit of competency Outline

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Transfer cargo

Transfer cargo

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIA3008
State Code
AWN50
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to transfer cargo in accordance with relevant regulations, and workplace requirements as part of work activities in the transport and logistics industry.It includes preparing for load transfer, safely transferring cargo using appropriate lifting equipment, finalising a transfer, and completing all required documentation.Work is performed under some supervision generally 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 Prepare for load transfer
  • 1.1 Load characteristics are identified to determine special handling or equipment requirements
  • 1.2 Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • 1.3 Location of load in yard is confirmed and transfer method is determined
  • 1.4 Pathway for load transfer is established consistent with workplace procedures, and obstacles and particular safety precautions are noted
  • 1.5 Working area is prepared in accordance with national standards, safety codes and site operating procedures
  • 1.6 Personal protective equipment and other safety equipment is assembled
  • 1.7 Safe working load (SWL) or working load limit (WLL) is calculated using appropriate formulae for type of lifting equipment
  • 1.8 Lifting equipment is inspected, before it is used, to identify any manufacturing faults or damage, in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 1.9 Unsafe equipment is isolated, marked as unsafe and reported to appropriate personnel
2 Transfer cargo
  • 2.1 Cargo is steadied and secured using appropriate devices
  • 2.2 Load is lifted and shifted safely following national standards, safety codes and site operating procedures
  • 2.3 Load is transferred and set down, ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to machinery or cargo
3 Complete transfer
  • 3.1 Securing arrangements are released from load, ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to machinery or cargo
  • 3.2 Relevant documentation is completed including reporting of damaged cargo in accordance with workplace reporting requirements
  • 3.3 Equipment is returned to store and work area is returned to normal working condition
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4904 TLIA3008A Transfer cargo Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBR50 TLIA0018 Transfer cargo Unit of competency