Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM11011B Undertake manual handling
Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to lift and move materials manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments.
Maximum manual lifting weight is limited to Safe Work Australia recommendations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band : A
Unit Weight : 2
Pre-requisite Unit
MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
MEM16006 |
Organise and communicate information |
Competency Field
Materials handling
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Determine job requirements |
1.1 |
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 |
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
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1.3 |
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
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1.4 |
Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 |
Lift materials manually |
2.1 |
Determine material weight correctly utilising most appropriate technique, and assess risks associated with lifting |
2.2 |
Undertake lifting techniques to Safe Work Australia recommended procedures and having regard to types of movement, methods, storage, height and position |
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3 |
Move/shift materials manually |
3.1 |
Select appropriate equipment, as required |
3.2 |
Place material safely and securely on moving equipment |
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3.3 |
Relocate material ensuring safety of personnel and security of material |
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3.4 |
Unload material and place in a safe and secure manner |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Material weight includes one (1) or more of the following: |
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Lifting techniques include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Appropriate equipment includes one (1) or more of the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM11011B Undertake manual handling
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2