Assessment Requirements for TLILIC0004 Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for TLILIC0004 Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck

Modification History

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:
applying safe operating procedures for an order picking forklift truck including: maintaining safe operating speed travelling with platform lowered to an appropriate height applying emergency procedures carrying out pre-start checks, including visual inspection which must include: battery charge as required by manufacturer specifications checking data plate is relevant to the attachment being used on the order picking forklift truck fluid level checks as required by manufacturer specifications evidence of damage ensuring availability of correct logbook and updating records as required fluid leaks lights are working effectively safety equipment checks signage and labels to ensure they are visible and legible structural weaknesses including paint separation or stressed welds ensuring order picking forklift truck tynes or other attachment/s are securely fitted wheels and tyres for damage/correct inflation if applicable conducting and applying risk and hazard assessment strategies including: order picking forklift truck instability due to overloading, poor load placement or irregular loads operating surface conditions and obstructions insufficient lighting overhead hazards restricted and poorly ventilated areas the risk of collision with people, moving plant and fixed structures confirming and following traffic management plan procedures relevant to their role in the work area conducting operational checks including: all controls are located, identified and tested for functionality checks for adaptations or modifications outside manufacturer specifications that are not listed on the order picking forklift truck data plate hazard warning systems including travel beepers, lights and horns are functional clarifying workplan and checking understanding complying with Commonwealth, State and Territory Work Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)/Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation and regulations conducting and monitoring safe order picking forklift truck operations that include: correctly using horns driving applicable to conditions and moving loads safely driving an order picking forklift truck with load in forward and reverse, while maintaining visibility order picking forklift truck speed is appropriate to load and surroundings lowering load to appropriate height for transport carrying out a lift with load to 75% of the maximum height picking up, driving, manoeuvring and placing loads safely at various heights within a compliant racking system confirming traffic management plan is implemented connecting battery to charger and disconnecting battery from charger and reconnecting to order picking forklift truck demonstrating understanding of traffic management plan ensuring risk control measures within the work area are effective as per workplace procedures inspecting and using relevant safety equipment, including: safety harness/es energy absorber/s lanyard/s anchor point/s identifying, segregating and tagging out defective equipment and reporting to authorised person/s interpreting and confirming relevant documentation, workplace instructions, safety information, emergency procedures for the work task and relevant area maintaining communication with other workplace personnel through using appropriate worksite procedures which must include: audible and visual warning devices listening two-way radio questioning to confirm understanding signage written instructions positioning the order picking forklift truck for safe operation for: application of the task manoeuvring in the workplace stability of the order picking forklift truck and the load recording and maintaining accurate information relating to order picking forklift truck operations reporting to relevant person/s on site risk control measures that are not in place or deficient safety devices are checked, including: safety gates and interlocks emergency hydraulic descent device deadman’s switch securely parking order picking forklift truck and isolating in appropriate position to minimise possible access by unauthorised person/s including: tynes/attachment/work platform lowered to ground hand/park brake applied switched off and key removed according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures setting up and validating an exclusion zone shutting down an order picking forklift truck in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures ensuring access ways are clear start-up is in accordance with manufacturer requirements steering, transmission and brake functions comply with operating requirements and there are no unusual noises verifying problems and equipment faults, and implementing appropriate response procedures to unplanned and/or unsafe situations working safely at heights using relevant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safely and efficiently

Knowledge Evidence

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:
Australian and industry standards, codes of practice and guidelines to safely operate an order picking forklift truck appropriate worksite communication protocols including: audible and visual warning devices hand signals questioning techniques 2-way radio signage traffic warning systems written instructions hazards including: all operating surface hazards traffic including pedestrians, vehicles, other mobile plant and fixed structures overhead hazards including: electric lines service pipes doorways roof beams lights fixed structures obstacles or obstructions insufficient lighting other specific hazards including falling from platform and dangerous goods impact of the following on the operation of the order picking forklift truck including: loss of control of brakes and/or steering failure of equipment including hydraulic system order picking forklift truck instability including: deterioration of operating surface condition overloading picking and placing of irregular loads lock out and tag out procedures methodology and appropriate mathematical procedures to estimate loads or determination from labels, markings or load paperwork manufacturer specifications, instructions and operator’s manual order picking forklift truck characteristics and capabilities, manufacturer specifications and instructions for any attachments problems, and appropriate response procedures to unplanned and/or unsafe environmental conditions including: wind water/ice impacted ground slippery surfaces sun glare procedures for connecting battery to charger and disconnecting battery from charger and reconnecting to order picking forklift truck procedures for recording, reporting and maintaining workplace records and information risk assessment process including hierarchy of control: elimination substitution isolation engineering controls administrative controls personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant documentation requirements risk control measures including barricades and traffic control traffic management plan procedures and requirements typical routine problems encountered operating an order picking forklift truck and equipment, and adjustments required for correction workplace procedures including work plan which may be verbal, documented/written, or electronically generated work area operating surface suitability including: unusual and cracked surfaces uneven surfaces steel decks and grates Work Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)/Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislative obligations and responsibilities working at height procedures and relevant PPE

Assessment Conditions

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 processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions. Assessment of performance must be undertaken in the workplace and/or under realistic workplace conditions. Simulators must not be used in the assessment of this unit of competency. Resources for assessment must include access to: a suitable order picking forklift truck that complies with AS 2359 Powered industrial trucks and is in a safe/serviceable condition in accordance with manufacturer requirements suitable stock and compliant racking system to pick loads from relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry applicable documentation including: approved codes of practice and guidance relevant Australian technical standards manufacturer guidance material (instructions, specifications or checklists) relevant industry standards and operating procedures (where applicable)

Links

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