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Lift loads mechanically

Lift loads mechanically

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSU235C
State Code
D3252
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use lifting equipment such as slings, ropes, shackles, eye bolts and spreader beams.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Attach lifting gear to loads
  • 1.1. All work is undertaken safely and to prescribed procedures
  • 1.2. Load is inspected and best lifting method determined for weight and shape
  • 1.3. Appropriate load shifting equipment is selected
  • 1.4. Lifting gear is inspected and damaged or worn items are labelled and rejected
  • 1.5. Where appropriate, safe working loads are calculated to Australian Standards
  • 1.6. Lifting gear is attached to load in a most appropriate and safe manner and to specifications where required
2. Move loads
  • 2.1. Load moving is performed to acceptable safe working practices, Australian Standards, codes of practice and specifications
  • 2.2. Lifting gear is connected to load mover using safe and appropriate techniques
  • 2.3. Appropriate communication and signals methods are used to coordinate the load movement in a safe manner
  • 2.4. Load is grounded or put down in a safe and stable manner according to prescribed procedure
  • 2.5. All lifting gear is detached from load mover and load
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Equipment range may include:
includes slings, ropes, shackles, eye bolts, spreader beams.
Signals may include:
include using hands, verbal signals and whistles. Signals may be given within sight and out of sight of equipment operators.
Legislative requirements may include:
work is undertaken to state/territory legislative requirements.
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
Evidence of the ability to:
safely lifting loads by using basic equipment such as slings, ropes, shackles, eye bolts and spreader beams
lift TWO loads mechanically according to enterprise and statutory requirements and regulations and the listed Performance Criteria
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
slings, ropes, shackles, eye bolts, spreader beams and loads.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0502 ICPSU235B Lift loads mechanically Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN18 ICPSUP235 Lift loads mechanically Unit of competency