ELEMENT S 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Assess risks associated with relocating load 

1.1

Products, goods or materials to be relocated are identified and assessed to determine appropriate relocation method

1.2

Storage locations are determined and potential routes to be followed are identified

1.3

Effect of load relocation on original load base is predicted

1.4

Points of balance are estimated

1.5

Required clearances are compared to available space and adjustments are made to moving loads to reflect required clearance

1.6

Effects of moving contents, which may be loose, liquid, dangerous or hazardous, are considered

1.7

Risks in potential routes are considered

1.8

Risks to self are identified arising from the required lifting, load carrying, set down or movement of the goods

1.9

Manual handling procedures for lifting, lowering and carrying, pushing and pulling are identified

1.10

Team lifting processes are considered when moving loads

1.11

Appropriate personal protective equipment is determined

1.12

Size to weight ratio of items to be manually handled are identified

2 

Plan load relocation 

2.1

Relocation of the load is planned, consistent with the code of practice for manual handling and in accordance with the risk assessment

2.2

Process for relocating load is proposed including predicting and planning for potential difficulties

2.3

Proposed process is checked for compliance with code of practice and workplace procedures

3 

Relocate load 

3.1

Actions for lifting, lowering and carrying, pulling and pushing a load are in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements

3.2

Applications appropriate for team relocation of load are identified

3.3

Team lifting tasks are coordinated

3.4

Planned process and route are followed

3.5

Relocated materials are set down without damage to goods, personnel or equipment and are checked for stability

3.6

Relocation is checked to see it meets work requirements and variance/s are reported

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

• applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate risks that may exist when manually lifting and handling materials and goods
• applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
• communicating effectively with others when manually lifting and handling materials and goods
• implementing contingency plans when manually lifting and handling, materials and goods
• interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
• interpreting manual handling risks
• modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
• operating and adapting to differences in loads and materials in accordance with standard operating procedures
• reading and interpreting instructions, procedures and information relevant to the manual lifting and handling of materials and goods
• selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards
• using correct manual handling practices
• working collaboratively with others when manually lifting and handling materials and goods
• working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

• housekeeping standards and procedures
• relevant WHS/OHS procedures and guidelines concerning the manual lifting and movement of loads
• risks when manually lifting and handling materials and goods, and related precautions to control the risk, including:
• controlled actions on a movement during lifting
• distance over which load is to be shifted
• frequency of shifting operations
• load on the spine during lifting
• postures and positions during lifting
• rotation and side movement of the spine during lifting
• time allowed for shifting the load
• type, weight and position of the load
• work layout
• site layout and obstacles
• workplace procedures and policies for manual handling.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include:

• a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations
• relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
• applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.