Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to schedule and coordinate load shifting activities for a range of load shifting plant and equipment General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPICOT4204A Schedule and coordinate load shifting |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves scheduling and coordinating load shifting in a forest products factory setting The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for scheduling and coordination |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to scheduling and coordinating load shifting are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type of load shifting equipment to be scheduled and coordinated is assessed 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations 1.5. Scheduling and coordination process is planned in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Schedule load shifting |
2.1. Material handling requirements for loads are determined and movement frequencies are identified and followed 2.2. Variations in material handling requirements are assessed in line with site operations and despatch of products 2.3. Equipment operations for all sections of the organisation are assessed 2.4. Material handling schedules are altered to maintain optimal production and output |
3. Coordinate load shifting |
3.1. Shifting of load arrangements are made with designated personnel to maintain efficient use of load shifting equipment in line with OHS requirements 3.2. Safety of yard, production area or other operating area is maintained through assessment of unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and congested areas 3.3. Load movement is organised to limit multiple loads being moved at the same time in the same area 3.4. Difficult load shifting situations and incidents are resolved safely in line with operating procedures 3.5. Scheduling process and load shifting equipment faults are recorded and reported |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently schedule and coordinate load shifting in line with organisational requirements |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Work order is to include: |
and may also include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Load shifting equipment may include: |
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Scheduling is to include: |
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Coordinating |
is the process of overseeing personnel to provide direction and instruction on activities and schedules |
Communication may include: |
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Movement frequencies |
are the amount of times or loads a piece of plant or equipment performs one task |
Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Common Technical |