List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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1 | Plan operation | 1.1 | Correctly identify products, goods or material to be relocated |
| 1.2 | Identify load characteristics, including mass, volume, shape, balance and dimensions |
| 1.3 | Identify most efficient and appropriate piece of equipment to be used |
| 1.4 | Estimate points of balance |
| 1.5 | Consider effect of moving contents which may be loose, liquid, dangerous or hazardous |
| 1.6 | Determine location of storage |
| 1.7 | Carry out risk analysis for job |
| 1.8 | Complete required hazard controls |
| 1.9 | Identify most efficient and appropriate movement route |
2 | Prepare for lift | 2.1 | Select appropriate lifting equipment |
| 2.2 | Check and test lifting gear as required |
| 2.3 | Calculate safe working load (SWL) or working load limit (WLL) |
| 2.4 | Clarify any non-standard requirements |
| 2.5 | Report and replace any unsafe lifting gear |
| 2.6 | Secure movable/loose parts of load |
| 2.7 | Attach load suitable for transfer |
3 | Transfer load | 3.1 | Prepare load destination to accept load |
| 3.2 | Move load safely to required destination in accordance with planned procedure |
| 3.3 | Use standard communication signals to coordinate safe movement of the load |
| 3.4 | Remove equipment/gear/accessories safely from load |
| 3.5 | Inspect equipment/gear/accessories for wear and damage, and clean, maintain, store and record usage and condition |
| 3.6 | Complete site/job records |
4 | Respond to routine problems | 4.1 | Monitor transfer frequently and critically throughout load shifting using measured/indicated data and senses (e.g. sight and hearing) as appropriate |
| 4.2 | Recognise transfer problems |
| 4.3 | Identify and take action on causes of routine problems |
| 4.4 | Log problems as required |
| 4.5 | Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:
plan and prepare for the safe relocation of goods based on load characteristics, risk analysis, equipment to be used and calculation of load limits
select and use equipment to lift and transfer load and perform pre and post-checks
apply known solutions to routine problems
complete documentation and records
communicate effectively to clarify requirements, report problems and coordinate safe movement of the load.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisation procedures, including:
safety, emergency and hazard control
types, application and capacity of load shifting equipment and any licensing requirements
hazards that may arise in load transfer, including:
their possible causes
potential consequences
appropriate risk controls.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operations
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
must include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems
may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
demonstration of skills
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
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.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.