Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to shift loads using manual handling methods, including assessing the risks associated with relocating the load, planning the relocation process and carrying out the relocation in accordance with the plan. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant OH&S regulations concerning the manual handling and movement of loads. Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. Work involves the application of the basic principles for the safe manual handling techniques and movement of loads when shifting materials using manual handling methods as part of day-to-day work. |
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Assess risks associated with the relocation of the load |
1.1 Products, goods or materials to be relocated are identified and assessed for the appropriate method of relocation 1.2 Locations for storage 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 1.6 Effects of moving contents which may be loose, liquid, dangerous or hazardous are considered 1.7 Potential risks in route(s) which may be followed are considered 1.8 Risks to self are identified arising from the required lifting, load carrying, set down or movement of the goods 1.9 Manual handling procedures for lifting, lowering and carrying, pushing and pulling are identified 1.10 Team lifting processes are considered for application 1.11 Appropriate personal protective equipment is worn 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 2.2 Process for relocating load is proposed including predicting and planning for potential difficulties 2.3 Proposed process is checked against code of practice and workplace procedures for compliance |
3 Relocate load |
3.1 Actions for lifting, lowering and carrying, pulling and pushing a load are in accordance with workplace procedures and OH&S requirements 3.2 Applications appropriate for team relocation of load are identified 3.3 Team lifting tasks are coordinated 3.4 Planned process and route are followed 3.5 Relocated materials are set down without damage to goods, personnel or equipment and checked for stability 3.6 Relocation is checked to see that it meets work requirements, with any variance(s) reported |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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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 knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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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. |
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The shifting operations may be conducted: |
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Customers may be: |
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Materials to be shifted may include: |
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Loads to be shifted may be: |
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Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
D - Load Handling |