This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a HRWL licence to operate this plant.

Forklift truck means a powered industrial truck equipped with lifting media made up of a mast and an elevating load carriage to which is attached a pair of fork arms or other attachments that can be raised 900 mm or more above the ground, but does not include a pedestrian-operated truck or a pallet truck.

A person performing this work is required to hold a forklift truck High Risk Work Licence (HRWL).

This unit requires a person operating a forklift truck to:

plan for the work/task

prepare for the work/task

perform work/task

pack up

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit of competency.

This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and meets Commonwealth, State and Territory HRWL requirements.

The National Assessment Instrument (NAI) is the mandated assessment for the HRWL to operate the relevant licencing class as detailed in this unit.

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

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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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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Task requirements are identified from work orders or equivalent and confirmed with relevant people and site inspection is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
Work area operating surface is assessed to determine suitability for operational use of forklift truck in accordance with workplace procedures
Suitability of forklift truck and attachment working load limit (WLL)is determined for the load/s and work/task requirements in accordance with manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures
Working area is inspected and appropriate paths for operating the forklift truck and moving and placing load/s in work area are assessed and managed in accordance with workplace procedures
Hazard and risk control measures are identified and reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
Traffic management plan implementation is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
Appropriate communication procedures are identified with relevant people in accordance with workplace procedures
All work is confirmed to ensure coverage of work/task requirements for the relevant work area is in accordance with workplace procedures
Consultation with workplace person/s is maintained to ensure workplan is clear and consistent with site requirements in accordance with safe work procedures
Weather and work environmental conditions are assessed to determine any impact on forklift truck operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Risk control measures for hazards identified are checked for implementation in accordance with safe work procedures
Forklift truck is accessed in a safe manner in accordance with manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures
Forklift truck logbook is checked in accordance with manufacturer, regulatory requirements and safe work procedures
Pre-start checks are carried out and any damage and defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with safe work procedures and manufacturer requirements
Forklift truck is set up correctly with any relevant attachments as per work plan in accordance with relevant manufacturer requirements including data plate and safe work procedures
Operational checks are carried out and any damage and defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Hazard and risk control measures are checked for implementation and communicated to people in the work area in accordance with safe work procedures
Weight and positioning of load is assessed to ensure compliance with forklift truck data plate requirements and in accordance with safe work procedures
Forklift truck is operated safely in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Loads are monitored constantly when lifting, moving, lowering and placing to ensure stability of load and avoidance of hazards in accordance with safe work procedures
Unplanned and unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with safe work procedures
Loads are picked up, transported and placed using all forklift truck movements in accordance with safe work procedures
Forklift truck is parked, switched off and isolated appropriately in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Forklift truck shutdown procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
Forklift truck is secured to prevent unauthorised access/use in accordance with safe work procedures
Task requirements are identified from work orders or equivalent and confirmed with relevant people and site inspection is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
Consultation with workplace person/s is maintained to ensure workplan is clear and consistent with site requirements in accordance with safe work procedures
Weight and positioning of load is assessed to ensure compliance with forklift truck data plate requirements and in accordance with safe work procedures
Forklift truck shutdown procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLILIC0003 - Licence to operate a forklift truck

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Assessment Record Sheet

TLILIC0003 - Licence to operate a forklift truck

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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