Unit of competency Outline

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Move materials

Move materials

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC562070
State Code
BAG97
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to move materials around a site. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to plan the moving of materials; ensure safety requirements are in place; perform pre-start checks and operate the equipment; secure, shift and stack materials; and identify and take action on problems.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.The person undertaking this role may require additional competencies to cover the operation of forklift trucks, cranes or other regulated load shifting devices.Licensing or certification may be required by local Worksafe or other regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Perform pre-start checks
  • 1.1 Perform pre-start checks of all plant/equipment in strict accordance with manufacturer and enterprise requirements
  • 1.2 Inspect, activate and check for safe operation all plant/equipment attachments consistent with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
2 Plan work load
  • 2.1 Inspect work areas to identify hazards and implement the appropriate prevention/control measures
  • 2.2 Take appropriate precautions to safeguard all site/non-site personnel
  • 2.3 Erect signs and barricades, appropriate to the task, to conform with enterprise safety requirements
  • 2.4 Select for the specific task appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.5 Inspect work area to determine appropriate path for the movement of vehicular traffic
  • 2.6 Ensure work permits are issued and received by authorised personnel as/when required in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.7 Confirm job requirements and expectations with relevant personnel
  • 2.8 Clarify non-standard requirements
  • 2.9 Accurately identify materials to be moved
  • 2.10 Identify and clarify material movements required
3 Shift loads
  • 3.1 Accurately assess weight of load by specified methods to ensure compliance with equipment load plate specifications
  • 3.2 Use the appropriate process/equipment to shift loads
  • 3.3 Observe all regulatory requirements regarding shifting loads
  • 3.4 Smoothly and consistently move controls and vehicle/equipment within safe operating practices/limits
  • 3.5 Use standard communication signals to coordinate safe movement of load
  • 3.6 Stack loads to enterprise specific requirements, ensuring the stability of the stack without creating a hazard to personnel and equipment
  • 3.7 Use appropriate equipment attachments to perform tasks according to standard enterprise procedures
  • 3.8 Effectively perform emergency evasive action should the need arise
4 Close down plant/ equipment
  • 4.1 Close down plant/equipment in accordance with SOPs
  • 4.2 Park/store and secure plant/equipment to conform with enterprise specific requirements
  • 4.3 Perform post-operational checks in strict accordance with manufacturer requirements and SOPs
  • 4.4 Clean down plant/equipment and dispose of waste following established procedures
  • 4.5 Complete all record keeping/logs/paperwork as required
5 Rectify routine problems
  • 5.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 5.2 Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
  • 5.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
  • 5.4 Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions
  • 5.5 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA987 PMC562070B Move materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF39 MSMPMC324 Move materials Unit of competency