Unit of competency details

Elements and Performance Criteria 

Element 

Performance Criteria 

1

Prepare for transfer of cargo 

1.1

Working area is prepared and maintained in accordance with national standards and safety codes and site operating procedures

1.2

Unsafe work practices and/or faulty equipment is reported in accordance with enterprise procedures

1.3

Correct protective equipment is identified and worn

2

Calculate Safe Working Load or Working Load Limit of slings and loads 

2.1

Safe Working Load (SWL) or Working Load Limit (WLL) is calculated using standardised formulae for different types of lifting cables

2.2

Lifting equipment is checked to determine the safe working load

2.3

Slinging gear is checked for conformity with safety equipment

3

Sling cargo and unsling cargo 

3.1

Cargo is slung/unslung in accordance with national standards, safety codes and site operating procedures

3.2

Correct securing devices are identified and used

3.3

Load is steadied by tag lines as required

3.4

Damaged cargo is identified and reported in accordance with enterprise procedures

3.5

Slinging attachments are released from load ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to machinery or cargo

4

Strap and unstrap goods 

4.1

Cargo is strapped and unstrapped in accordance with national standards, safety codes and site operating procedures

4.2

Mechanical strapping equipment is used in accordance with manufacturers instructions

4.3

Damaged cargo is identified and reported in accordance with enterprise reporting procedures

4.4

Strapping arrangements are secured/released to/from load ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to machinery or cargo

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge :

Regulations relevant to the transfer of cargo with slings, including, where relevant, the Australian Dangerous Goods Code and relevant bond, quarantine or other legislative requirements

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the transfer of cargo with slings

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating procedures for the transfer of cargo with slings

Cargos potential for toxicity, reactiveness, material grade, type and purpose including information from relevant material safety data sheets and Australian Dangerous Goods Code documentation (where applicable)

Gear and equipment used during the transfer of cargo with slings and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in their use

Problems that may occur when preparing cargo for transfer with slings and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Documentation and record requirements

Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

Site layout and obstacles

Required skills :

Communicate effectively with others when preparing cargo for transfer with slings

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the preparation of cargo for transfer with slings

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the preparation of cargo for transfer with slings

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when preparing cargo for transfer with slings

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when preparing cargo for transfer with slings in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when preparing cargo for transfer with slings

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the preparation of cargo for transfer with slings

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Select and use relevant gear and equipment when preparing cargo for transfer with slings

Use balance points and estimate weights in setting up loads to be shifted

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

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.

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment 

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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.

Work may be conducted:

in a range of work environments

by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites

Work may be conducted in:

limited or restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

even or uneven surfaces

wet or dry surfaces

Slinging gear may include:

fibre ropes

wire ropes

chains

webbing slings

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

chemicals and fumes

dangerous or hazardous substances

stationary and moving machinery, goods, materials and vehicular traffic

contamination of, or from, materials being handled

service lines

spills, leakages and ruptures

dust/vapours

faulty gear/equipment/tools

Requirements for work may include:

site restrictions and procedures

use of safety and personal protective equipment

communications equipment

specialised lifting and/or handling equipment

additional gear and equipment

noise restrictions

hours of operations

authorities and permits

Consultative processes may involve:

workplace personnel including supervisors and managers

equipment manufacturers and suppliers

site visitors and contractors

union representatives, industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

fax

email

internet

RF communications

bar code readers

oral, aural or signed communications

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

respirators and fume masks

protective clothing

high visibility clothing

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

workplace procedures and policies for the preparation of cargo for transfer with slings

goods identification numbers and codes

manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification/serial number

manufacturers specifications

equipment identification labels, bar codes and serial numbers

supplier and/or client instructions

relevant OH&S requirements and policies

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements including Australian Standard on wire rope, chain and webbing slings

material safety data sheets where applicable

codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code

relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation including the ADG Code (where applicable)

award, enterprise bargaining agreement and other industrial arrangements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant codes and regulations pertaining to the transfer of cargo with slings

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements, including Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Code

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

water and road use and licence arrangements

export/import/quarantine/bond requirements

workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

workers compensation regulations