Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. This is the second release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.
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Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate specialised light load shifting equipment. It includes planning work for current working conditions; using controls and equipment operating systems to manage moving a unit and accessory operations; locating load and identifying load characteristics; moving materials and loads; monitoring and operating controls; and stopping, parking and securing equipment after operation in accordance with relevant state and/or territory codes, licence and/or permit and workplace requirements and regulations in the stevedoring, transport, warehousing and/or logistics industries. Safety checks and equipment tests are performed under limited supervision. Where the specialised light load shifting equipment operated is considered to be high-risk work, the operator must hold a high-risk work licence. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
D – Load Handling |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Plan work for current working conditions |
1.1 |
Traffic flow and work area conditions are constantly assessed and anticipated to ensure no injury to people or damage to equipment, loads or facilities |
1.2 |
Load characteristics are taken into account to ensure appropriate attachments are used to transport load, as required |
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1.3 |
Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and control measures are implemented |
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1.4 |
Occurrences in work area that affect safety and efficiency of operations are reported to appropriate personnel |
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2 |
Use controls and equipment operating systems to manage moving unit and accessory operations |
2.1 |
Light load shifting equipment is prepared and appropriate attachment is fitted |
2.2 |
Gear and operational levers are checked to ensure they are in neutral position prior to inserting ignition key and starting engine |
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2.3 |
Engine is started in accordance with manufacturer guidelines to bring engine up to speed |
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2.4 |
Instruments and gauges are monitored during start-up and operations to ensure operation is within manufacturer specifications and workplace safety requirements |
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2.5 |
Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency of equipment movement and economy of equipment operations |
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2.6 |
Equipment operations are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specified torque range |
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2.7 |
Faults or damage to equipment are immediately reported to appropriate personnel |
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3 |
Locate load and identify load characteristics |
3.1 |
Load is located and identified in accordance with instructions |
3.2 |
Loading and unloading plans are followed to ensure efficiency and safety of operations |
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3.3 |
Load characteristics are taken into account to ensure appropriate loading and unloading procedures are followed |
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3.4 |
Hazardous goods are identified, and relevant procedures are taken into account when planning and conducting work |
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3.5 |
Load weight and dimensions are established within equipment capacity |
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4 |
Move materials and loads |
4.1 |
Light load shifting equipment is manoeuvred and positioned using smooth and controlled movements |
4.2 |
Manoeuvres are made within equipment limits and in accordance with manufacturer specifications |
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4.3 |
Materials are moved ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to equipment or goods |
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5 |
Monitor and operate controls |
5.1 |
Light load shifting equipment controls are monitored and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions |
5.2 |
Control systems are interpreted and acted on in accordance with statutory authority regulations, manufacturer guidelines and workplace procedures |
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5.3 |
Control faults are identified and reported in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures |
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6 |
Stop, park and secure light load shifting equipment |
6.1 |
Light load shifting equipment is brought to a controlled halt in accordance with manufacturer guidelines |
6.2 |
Light load shifting equipment is parked without injury to personnel or damage to equipment, loads or facilities in accordance with workplace procedures |
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6.3 |
Light load shifting equipment is secured on a flat, even surface, clear of doorways, aisles, access ways or blind corners in accordance with securing procedures for appropriate equipment |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions can be found in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLID2045A Operate specialised light load shifting equipment. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851