Assessment Requirements for FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks

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Assessment Requirements for FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Version 6.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has safely and effectively carried out a minimum of three different manual handling tasks, including:

identifying the risks (to self and others) associated with each manual handling task

eliminating risks, including through movement, posture and effectively using equipment provided

modifying work to eliminate or minimise risk

applying safe work procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

different types of manual handling activities, including lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, holding, restraining, throwing and carrying

types of injuries that can result from manual handling

aspects of manual handling that may be risks (hazard identification), including:

repetitive or sustained application of force

repetitive or sustained awkward posture

repetitive or sustained movement

application of high force

manual handling of unstable or unbalanced loads, such as liquids or animals

workplace procedures and responsibilities for identifying and reporting manual handling hazards

factors to be considered when assessing manual handling risks relevant to work role (referring to workplace risk assessment sheets and code of practice advice where available), including:

postures

movements

force required

duration and frequency of manual handling activity

environmental conditions, such as hot and cold work environments

procedures and responsibilities for conducting risk assessments of manual handling tasks

typical options for eliminating or controlling manual handling risks associated with work functions, including principles of hierarchy of control and the advantages and disadvantages of different options

types of equipment and/or techniques used to eliminate or reduce manual handling risks in the workplace, including when and how to use each type of technique/equipment relevant to manual handling tasks in work role

level of authority to address health and safety issues related to manual handling and related workplace arrangements for managing safety issues

sources of advice on manual handling relevant to work function

equipment available to assist manual handling, related inspections required to identify faulty equipment, and related reporting procedures

personal protective equipment (PPE) checks, including checking:

correct fit

appropriate for task

undamaged

movement and postures that increase the risk of injury, and movements and postures to minimise the force in the body as applied to specific tasks in the workplace.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace or an environment that accurately represents a real workplace

resources, equipment and materials:

personal protective clothing and equipment

work procedures, including advice on manual handling requirements and safe work practices

manual handling equipment

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4