This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct telescopic materials handler operations in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
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.
1. Plan and prepare for telescopic materials handler operations
1.1 Access, interpret and apply telescopic materials handler documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.5 Identify, obtain and apply signage requirements
1.6 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability/faults and rectify or report verbally or in writing
2.1 Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
2.2 Check telescopic materials handler controls, brakes, attachments and other implements for manoeuvrability and serviceability and ensure faults are rectified or reported
3. Operate telescopic materials handler
3.1 Assess site and operating hazards and apply safe operating techniques
3.2 Operate telescopic materials handler
4. Attach, secure, lift, carry and place materials
4.1 Use load handling communication methods with all parties
4.2 Communicate with Dogman to establish the weight of the load
4.3 Communicate with Dogman to ensure safe working load requirements have been assessed and appropriate slings and lifting gear has been selected, attached and secured
4.4 Locate machinery and ensure stability
4.5 Shift the load
4.6 Use conventional hand and audible signals during the operation
5. Select, remove and fit attachments
5.1 Select attachment for the task
5.2 Move and fit attachment
5.3 Test and confirm correct fitting and operation
5.4 Use attachment per manufacturer’s recommendations and design limits
5.5 Remove, clean and store attachment
6. Relocate the telescopic materials handler
6.1 Prepare machine and equipment for relocation
6.2 Transport machine and equipment safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
7. Carry out machine operator maintenance
7.1 Park and prepare telescopic materials handler for maintenance and shut down
7.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding
7.3 Remove and replace defective parts
7.4 Perform scheduled operator maintenance
7.5 Process written records
8. Conduct housekeeping activities
8.1 Clean-up work area and dispose of or recycle materials
8.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
Submission Requirements
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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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.
1. Plan and prepare for telescopic materials handler operations
1.1 Access, interpret and apply telescopic materials handler documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.5 Identify, obtain and apply signage requirements
1.6 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability/faults and rectify or report verbally or in writing
2.1 Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
2.2 Check telescopic materials handler controls, brakes, attachments and other implements for manoeuvrability and serviceability and ensure faults are rectified or reported
3. Operate telescopic materials handler
3.1 Assess site and operating hazards and apply safe operating techniques
3.2 Operate telescopic materials handler
4. Attach, secure, lift, carry and place materials
4.1 Use load handling communication methods with all parties
4.2 Communicate with Dogman to establish the weight of the load
4.3 Communicate with Dogman to ensure safe working load requirements have been assessed and appropriate slings and lifting gear has been selected, attached and secured
4.4 Locate machinery and ensure stability
4.5 Shift the load
4.6 Use conventional hand and audible signals during the operation
5. Select, remove and fit attachments
5.1 Select attachment for the task
5.2 Move and fit attachment
5.3 Test and confirm correct fitting and operation
5.4 Use attachment per manufacturer’s recommendations and design limits
5.5 Remove, clean and store attachment
6. Relocate the telescopic materials handler
6.1 Prepare machine and equipment for relocation
6.2 Transport machine and equipment safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
7. Carry out machine operator maintenance
7.1 Park and prepare telescopic materials handler for maintenance and shut down
7.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding
7.3 Remove and replace defective parts
7.4 Perform scheduled operator maintenance
7.5 Process written records
8. Conduct housekeeping activities
8.1 Clean-up work area and dispose of or recycle materials
8.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
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
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Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply telescopic materials handler documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
Identify, obtain and apply signage requirements
Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability/faults and rectify or report verbally or in writing
Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
Check telescopic materials handler controls, brakes, attachments and other implements for manoeuvrability and serviceability and ensure faults are rectified or reported
Assess site and operating hazards and apply safe operating techniques
Operate telescopic materials handler
Use load handling communication methods with all parties
Communicate with Dogman to establish the weight of the load
Communicate with Dogman to ensure safe working load requirements have been assessed and appropriate slings and lifting gear has been selected, attached and secured
Locate machinery and ensure stability
Shift the load
Use conventional hand and audible signals during the operation
Select attachment for the task
Move and fit attachment
Test and confirm correct fitting and operation
Use attachment per manufacturer’s recommendations and design limits
Remove, clean and store attachment
Prepare machine and equipment for relocation
Transport machine and equipment safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
Park and prepare telescopic materials handler for maintenance and shut down
Conduct inspection and fault finding
Remove and replace defective parts
Perform scheduled operator maintenance
Process written records
Clean-up work area and dispose of or recycle materials
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment