Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to load and unload vehicles carrying special loads. It includes loading and unloading the special load onto and from the vehicle, securing and protecting the vehicle and the load, and completing all required documentation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work must be carried out in compliance with the licence and permit requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority as well as the specific code, regulatory and permit requirements pertaining to the special load being carried. Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of the basic principles, routine procedures and regulatory requirements to the loading and unloading of vehicles designed to carry special loads. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Load and unload vehicle |
1.1 Load characteristics are identified and taken into account when determining appropriate loading and unloading procedures 1.2 Hazardous cargo is identified and handled in accordance with required procedures for hazardous and dangerous cargo 1.3 Vehicle is loaded demonstrating compliance with vehicle loading regulations and workplace safety requirements 1.4 Lifting aids and appliances are selected and used to aid loading procedures in compliance with workplace procedures and safety legislation 1.5 Vehicle is unloaded or partially unloaded in a safe and efficient manner taking into account suitable locations, stowage, safe use of equipment and the balance of the remaining load 1.6 Ancillary equipment is operated in accordance with company procedures and manufacturers instructions during loading and unloading operations |
2 Secure and protect vehicle and load |
2.1 The vehicle load is secured using the correct load restraint and protection equipment for different loads, vehicles and carriage conditions 2.2 The load is protected in accordance with legal and workplace safety requirements 2.3 The distribution of the load is checked to ensure that it is even, legal and within the safe working capacity of the vehicle |
3 Complete documentation |
3.1 The loaded vehicle is inspected and checked for security to travel 3.2 All required transportation documentation for the cargo is completed in accordance with workplace requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Type of vehicle may include all vehicles designed to carry special loads, for example: |
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Loading and unloading operations may be conducted: |
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Customers may be: |
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Loads to be shifted may be: |
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Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: |
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Personnel in the work area may include: |
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Communication in the work area may include: |
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Loading operations may be carried out: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Information/documents may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
D - Load Handling |