Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers loading and unloading plant in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning and preparing, loading plant, and unloading plant. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
- Civil construction
- Coal mining
- Drilling
- Extractive industries
- Metalliferous mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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. Plan and prepare |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and safety requirements relevant to the work activity 1.2. Work instructions, plans, operational details are obtained, confirmed and applied to the work activity 1.3. The loading/unloading site is made safe and isolated from general traffic flow by appropriate barriers |
2. Load the plant |
2.1. The dimensions and capacity of the float or trailer to safely carry the plant item is confirmed 2.2. Tools and loading equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement 2.3. Preparation of the plant for transportation are confirmed as having been completed 2.4. Loading aids, including ramps and bridging materials, are placed and secured in accordance with the trailer or float specifications 2.5. Loading procedure is agreed to by operator and/or guide before loading commences 2.6. The plant item is moved onto the trailer or float and halted at the designated position |
3. Unload the plant |
3.1. Unloading procedure is agreed to by operator and/or guide agreed before unloading commences 3.2. Unloading aids, including ramps, are placed and secured in accordance with the trailer or float specifications 3.3. Securing devices are slackened and removed in a sequence which optimises safety 3.4. The plant item is moved off the trailer or float and halted at the designated position 3.5. Stow loading aids including ramps and bridging materials and securing devices for further use |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to load and unload plant:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to load and unload plant:
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Evidence Guide
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 |
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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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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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Compliance documentation may include: |
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Safety requirements may include: |
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The float or trailer may include: |
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Plant may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Load Handling
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.