Unit of competency
Modification History
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 load and unload goods and/or cargo. It includes loading and unloading goods and cargo, securing and protecting a load and completing all required documentation in accordance with relevant state or territory roads and traffic authority regulations and permit requirements. Work is performed under general supervision within a team environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
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 |
Load and unload goods/cargo |
1.1 |
Load characteristics are identified and taken into account when determining appropriate loading and unloading workplace procedures |
1.2 |
Job hazards are identified and required actions taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards |
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1.3 |
Dangerous or hazardous goods are identified and handled in accordance with the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and other relevant regulations and permit requirements, as required |
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1.4 |
Load is packed and unpacked to make safe and effective use of available spaces |
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1.5 |
Goods and/or cargo are loaded and unloaded in accordance with relevant mass and loading regulations and workplace procedures |
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1.6 |
Lifting aids and appliances are selected and used to aid loading procedures in accordance with workplace procedures and safety legislation |
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1.7 |
Unloading activities are conducted in a safe and efficient manner taking into account suitable locations, stowage, safe use of equipment and balance of remaining load |
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1.8 |
Goods requiring special handling and/or documentation are identified, and workplace procedures are followed |
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1.9 |
Relocated material is restacked appropriate for transport method, safe height, weight loading, size and crushability of goods |
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2 |
Secure , check and protect load |
2.1 |
Load distribution is checked to ensure it is even, legal and within safe working capacity |
2.2 |
Load is checked to ensure dangerous goods and hazardous substances are appropriately segregated in accordance with current ADG Code |
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2.3 |
Load is secured using correct load restraint and protection equipment for different loads, carrying and storage conditions |
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2.4 |
Load is protected in accordance with legal and workplace safety requirements |
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3 |
Complete documentation |
3.1 |
Load is inspected and checked for security to travel in accordance with relevant regulations and permit requirements and current ADG Code, as required |
3.2 |
All required goods documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements including current ADG Code, as required |
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 TLID2004 Load and unload goods/cargo. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851