Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:49 AM AWST
22/07/2026 6:49 AM AWST
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Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
Unit of competency
National Code
TLID0020
TLID0020
State Code
ODP43
ODP43
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/03/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to shift materials safely using manual handling methods.It includes assessing the risks associated with relocating the load, planning the relocation process and carrying out the relocation in accordance with the plan. Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations concerning the manual handling and movement of loads.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 Assess risks associated with relocating load
- 1.1 Products, goods or materials to be relocated are identified and assessed to determine appropriate relocation method
- 1.2 Storage locations are determined and potential routes to be followed are identified
- 1.3 Effect of load relocation on original load base is predicted
- 1.4 Points of balance are estimated
- 1.5 Required clearances are compared to available space and adjustments are made to moving loads to reflect required clearance
- 1.6 Worksite hazards are identified, and corrective action is taken prior to commencing shifting products, goods or materials
- 1.7 Risks in potential routes are considered
- 1.8 Risks to self are identified arising from the required lifting, load carrying, set down or movement of products, goods or materials
- 1.9 Manual handling procedures for lifting, lowering and carrying, pushing and pulling are identified
- 1.10 Team lifting processes are considered when moving loads
- 1.11 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is identified and used
- 1.12 Size to weight ratio of items to be manually handled are identified
2 Plan load relocation
- 2.1 Relocation of the load is planned consistent with the code of practice for manual handling and in accordance with the risk assessment
- 2.2 Process for relocating load is proposed, including predicting and planning for potential difficulties
- 2.3 Proposed process is checked for compliance with codes of practice and workplace procedures
3 Relocate load
- 3.1 Actions for lifting, lowering and carrying, pulling and pushing a load are in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
- 3.2 Team lifting tasks are coordinated
- 3.3 Planned process and route are followed
- 3.4 Relocated products, goods or materials are set down without damage to goods, personnel or equipment and are checked for stability
- 3.5 Relocation is checked to ensure it meets work requirements and variances are reported to relevant personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ76 | TLID1001 | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | Unit of competency |