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Prepare cargo for transfer with slings

Prepare cargo for transfer with slings

Unit of competency
National Code
TLID2007A
State Code
D5065
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare cargo for transfer with slings in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant regulatory requirements, including preparing for transfer of cargo, calculating Safe Working Load (SWL) or Working Load Limit (WLL) of slings and loads, slinging cargo and unslinging cargo, and strapping and unstrapping goods. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare for transfer of cargo
  • 1.1 Working area is prepared and maintained in accordance with national standards and safety codes and site operating procedures
  • 1.2 Unsafe work practices and/or faulty equipment is reported in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 1.3 Correct protective equipment is identified and worn
2Calculate Safe Working Load or Working Load Limit of slings and loads
  • 2.1 Safe Working Load (SWL) or Working Load Limit (WLL) is calculated using standardised formulae for different types of lifting cables
  • 2.2 Lifting equipment is checked to determine the safe working load
  • 2.3 Slinging gear is checked for conformity with safety equipment
3Sling cargo and unsling cargo
  • 3.1 Cargo is slung/unslung in accordance with national standards, safety codes and site operating procedures
  • 3.2 Correct securing devices are identified and used
  • 3.3 Load is steadied by tag lines as required
  • 3.4 Damaged cargo is identified and reported in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Slinging attachments are released from load ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to machinery or cargo
4Strap and unstrap goods
  • 4.1 Cargo is strapped and unstrapped in accordance with national standards, safety codes and site operating procedures
  • 4.2 Mechanical strapping equipment is used in accordance with manufacturers instructions
  • 4.3 Damaged cargo is identified and reported in accordance with enterprise reporting procedures
  • 4.4 Strapping arrangements are secured/released to/from load ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to machinery or cargo
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5707 TLID707C Prepare cargo for transfer with slings Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S8340 TLID2047A Prepare cargo for transfer with slings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W915 TLI21410 Certificate II in Stevedoring Qualification