Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMSUP205A Transfer loads
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to move loads using cranes and gantries.
It applies to operators who are required to plan and apply the correct method to secure and move the goods safely without damage to the goods, personnel or equipment.
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 and the control room operator, as appropriate.
This unit of competency applies to all sectors of the industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
The person undertaking this role may require licences to cover the operation of forklift trucks or other regulated load shifting devices. Licensing or certification may be required by the local Worksafe or other regulatory authority.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Support
Unit Sector
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 |
Plan operation |
1.1 |
Correctly identify products, goods or material to be relocated |
1.2 |
Identify load characteristics, including mass, volume, shape, balance and dimensions |
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1.3 |
Identify most efficient and appropriate piece of equipment to be used |
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1.4 |
Estimate points of balance |
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1.5 |
Consider effect of moving contents which may be loose, liquid, dangerous or hazardous |
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1.6 |
Determine location of storage |
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1.7 |
Carry out risk analysis for job |
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1.8 |
Complete required hazard controls |
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1.9 |
Identify most efficient and appropriate movement route |
2 |
Prepare for lift |
2.1 |
Select appropriate lifting equipment |
2.2 |
Check and test lifting gear as required |
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2.3 |
Calculate safe working load (SWL) or working load limit (WLL) |
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2.4 |
Clarify any non-standard requirements |
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2.5 |
Report and replace any unsafe lifting gear |
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2.6 |
Secure movable/loose parts of load |
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2.7 |
Attach load suitable for transfer |
3 |
Transfer load |
3.1 |
Prepare load destination to accept load |
3.2 |
Move load safely to required destination in accordance with planned procedure |
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3.3 |
Use standard communication signals to coordinate safe movement of the load |
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3.4 |
Remove equipment/gear/accessories safely from load |
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3.5 |
Inspect equipment/gear/accessories for wear and damage, and clean, maintain, store and record usage and condition |
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3.6 |
Complete site/job records |
4 |
Respond to routine problems |
4.1 |
Monitor transfer frequently and critically throughout load shifting using measured/indicated data and senses (e.g. sight and hearing) as appropriate |
4.2 |
Recognise transfer problems |
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4.3 |
Identify and take action on causes of routine problems |
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4.4 |
Log problems as required |
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4.5 |
Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
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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Regulatory framework |
The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:
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Procedures |
All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:
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Communication signals |
Communication signals include one or both of the following:
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Tools and equipment |
Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:
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Hazards |
Hazards include one or more of the following:
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Hazard controls |
Hazards controls include one or more of the following:
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Checking lifting gear |
Checking lifting gear includes:
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Routine problems |
Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of the following:
Known solutions are drawn from one or more of the following:
Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures. |
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMSUP205A Transfer loads
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=d1287d36-dff4-4e9f-ad2c-9d6270054027