Assessor Resource

PRMPFES03C
Safely move materials and loads in the workplace

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency supports one or more extinguishing agent handling licences prescribed under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to equip service technicians for the responsibility of safely moving materials and loads in the workplace in such a way as to avoid injuries to self and others, and prevent damage to product and property from incorrect handling methods.

All work in this area must be completed in accordance with relevant legislative, industry, customer and organisational requirements, including policies and procedures relating to occupational health and safety (OHS), and ozone depleting substance (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gas (SGG) emissions.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

Not Applicable



Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, for example:

PRMPFES53A Participate in workplace safety arrangements

PRMCMN301A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Competency is to be demonstrated through at least one practical demonstration covering the full range of performance criteria.

Ability to transfer skills to other situations described in the range statement may be inferred from this assessment. (Oral questioning may be used to provide evidence of this ability.)

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

compliance with OHS, ODS and SGG regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the load or materials being moved

compliance with relevant dangerous goods regulations, policies and procedures

clear communication to work effectively and safely with others, including reporting procedures for faulty mechanical handling aids.

In a minimum of two different settings:

identify potential risks and hazards prior to moving loads

identify risk assessment and control methods prior to moving loads

use manual handling techniques and comply with relevant OHS procedures

use mechanical handling aids

maintain mechanical handling aids.

Specific resources for assessment

The candidate and the assessor should have access to the appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace. This includes access to:

a suitable work area or a simulated workplace environment that allows for demonstration of manual handling techniques

suitable load and manual handling aids for candidate to demonstrate manual handling techniques

PPE commonly used in manual handling

manuals and relevant documentation

assessment documentation forms and record books.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Context of assessment

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).

Competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, reflecting the practical requirements of the workplace which may include customer and workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Assessment of competency may be made through practical demonstrations in the work environment or in a simulated work environment.

Oral or written questioning methods may be used to assess understanding of underpinning knowledge areas. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.) Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing various activities involving manual handling techniques in the workplace.

Supplementary evidence may be obtained by relevant authenticated written correspondence from supervisors, team leaders or management staff.

Information derived from enterprise policies and practices must be treated as commercial-in-confidence.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions. It will reflect requirements of the unit of competency and the work being performed.

Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC or RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents current competency demonstrated over a period of time.

Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework:

building Acts, regulations and codes

Australian and international standards identified as relevant to the movement of materials and loads in the workplace

environmental regulations

manufacturer specifications

organisational requirements, including policies and procedures relating to OHS, ODS and SGG

OHS legislation, codes and regulations

ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required skills:

apply correct manual handling techniques

apply language and literacy skills to:

understand and comply with work instructions

interpret safety signs

read and comprehend instructions

assess and control risks and hazards

assess movement paths for loads and materials

assess safe working loads

move dangerous goods and ODS and SGG materials safely in the workplace

participate in manual handling training

solve problems in practical and safe ways.

Required knowledge:

implications of ignoring safety precautions used with mechanical and manual handling aids

implications of incorrect manual lifting techniques

meaning of material handling applied to role of service technician

methods used to prevent ODS and SGG emissions in the workplace

purpose and structure of relevant dangerous goods legislation, including HAZCHEM signs and emergency information panels

purpose of hazard identification, hazard assessment and hazard control

reasons for preventing ODS and SGG emissions in the workplace

relevant federal, state or territory legislation that affects organisational operations, including:

anti-discrimination and diversity

equal employment opportunity

industrial relations.

KEY COMPETENCIES

The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplace.

Performance level 1 - at this level the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectively.
Performance level 2 - at this level the candidate is required to manage tasks.
Performance level 3 - at this level the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.

Key competency

Example of application

Performance level

How are ideas and information communicated?

Collect information regarding the work environment and analyse against relevant policies and procedures.

1

How can information be collected, analysed and organised?

Resolve manual handling issues with relevant or designated personnel.

2

How are activities planned and organised?

Organise work tasks according to safe work practices and within regulatory framework.

2

How is teamwork used?

Contribute to a safe work environment.

1

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used?

Calculate load weights and adhere to equipment maintenance schedules.

1

How are problem-solving skills applied?

Identify and report hazards and display initiative to identify problems.

2

How is the use of technology applied?

Use manual handling aids and techniques correctly.

2

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Identifyhazards may include activities associated with:

checking equipment and work area before work commences and during work

checking for potential ODS and SGG emissions

regular housekeeping activities

workplace inspections of equipment and work areas.

Hazards may include:

hazards associated with electrical or mechanical faults

environmental, such as improper use of hazardous materials and chemicals, including ODSorSGG materials

ergonomic, such as incorrect manual handling methods

obstructive, such as blocked access to emergency entry and exit points.

Manual handling techniques may include:

carrying

lifting

pulling

pushing.

Mechanical handling aids may include:

hand trucks

hooks

lifting magnets

lifting straps

non-licensed mechanical handling aids, including:

cranes

hoists

manually operated forklifts and pallet trucks

suction grips

trolleys

wheelbarrows.

Industry and legislative requirements may include:

relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes

OHS legislation, codes and regulations

ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations e.g. Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989

relevant current Australian standards, such asAS1851

fire protection industry codes of practice

Building Code of Australia (BCA)

dangerous goods regulations

licensing arrangements

environmental regulations

building surveyor requirements

other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including international, shipping and marine codes

Australian petroleum industry requirements.

Workplace procedures may include:

assignment instructions

equipment manufacturer requirements

instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers

personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

specific customer requirements

work instructions to prevent the emission of ODSandSGG in the workplace.

Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals and relate to:

documentation and information systems and processes

legal and organisational policies and guidelines

legislation relevant to the service operation

ODS and SGG policies, procedures and programs

OHS policies, procedures and programs

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations

use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.

Relevant persons may include:

team leaders

supervisors

managers

colleagues

customers.

OHS policies and procedures may relate to:

employer and employee rights and responsibilities

the OHS hierarchy of control

assessing the work site for hazards and risks prior to preparing it for the work procedure

displaying signs and using barriers in work area

hazard and risk identification and reporting

risk assessment and control measures

incident and accident investigation

OHS audits and safety inspections

safe operating procedures and instructions, including:

working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines

working safely around tools and equipment

working safely on ladders and raised platforms

risk and hazard recognition

emergency procedures

awareness of electrical hazards

following confined spaces procedures

using PPE, including:

safety glasses or goggles

safety boots or shoes

hard hats

earmuffs or plugs

appropriate gloves and overalls

sunhats

dust masks

equipment maintenance and use

use and storage of hazardous substances

first aid.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify hazards and implement risk assessment and control methods prior to moving material and loads. 
Use manual handling techniques, including OHS procedures appropriate for the type of load and material being moved. 
Use mechanical handling aids to assist with safe manual handling of material and loads according to industry and legislative requirements and workplace procedures. 
Maintain mechanical handling aids according to organisational requirements and manufacturer specifications. 
Report faulty mechanical handling aids to relevant persons according to organisational requirements. 
Comply with requirements of relevant dangerous goods regulations and ODS, SGG and OHS policies and procedures when moving any material or load that is assessed as dangerous or hazardous. 

Forms

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