Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. This is the second release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.
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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 rig load. It includes preparing for load transfer, assessing lifting requirements, securing and detaching loads in preparation for lifting by a crane in accordance with relevant state and/or territory authority high-risk work licence requirements and regulations in a variety of operational contexts. Work is performed with general supervision, and with duty of care responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. A person who rigs a load must hold a high-risk work licence. |
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 |
Prepare for load transfer |
1.1 |
Job hazards are identified and required actions taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards |
1.2 |
Working area is prepared and maintained in accordance with industry standards, codes of practice and workplace procedures |
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1.3 |
Unsafe work practices and/or faulty equipment are reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
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1.4 |
Correct personal protective equipment (PPE) is identified and worn in accordance with workplace procedures |
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2 |
Assess lifting requirements |
2.1 |
Work operations plan is examined and lift requirements are identified, including job method and sequence, control measures and safety procedures |
2.2 |
Coordination requirements with other site personnel are confirmed |
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2.3 |
Load mass, dimensions and centre of gravity are determined |
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2.4 |
Appropriate lifting gear, equipment and packing, including slings, ropes, shackles, eye bolts and spreaders, are selected from safety charts and safe working load (SWL)/working load limit (WLL) tags, and assembled and checked for serviceability |
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2.5 |
Damaged or worn items are tagged, rejected and reported to appropriate personnel for follow-up action |
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3 |
Secure load |
3.1 |
Lifting and anchorage points are correctly identified |
3.2 |
Lifting gear, equipment and packing are connected to load, and load is secured to lifting device in accordance with workplace and manufacturer specifications, guidelines and regulatory requirements |
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3.3 |
Load is lifted, suspended off lifting plane and checked to ensure it is appropriately rigged and secured according to workplace procedures |
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3.4 |
Corrective actions are undertaken when preliminary lift assessment reveals unacceptable operational situation |
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3.5 |
Tag lines are fixed to load in accordance with work operation plan and/or in consultation with other personnel, as required, due to wind conditions and site hazards and obstacles |
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4 |
Detach load |
4.1 |
Slinging attachments are released from load without injury to personnel or damage to workplace operating procedures |
4.2 |
Damage to load and site is identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
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4.3 |
Lifting gear, equipment and packing are maintained and stored in accordance with workplace and manufacturer specifications, guidelines and regulatory requirements |
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 TLID3031A Rig load. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851