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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify load characteristics
   • Take characteristics of the load into account and employ appropriate attachments
   • Identify hazardous materials and take workplace, industry and regulatory requirements into account when operating a forklift carrying hazardous materials
2. Consider specific features of workplace in transporting product
   • Transport and load product, taking into consideration specific features of the workplace environment
3. Transport and store product
   • Identify and follow specific workplace health and safety requirements for work area
   • Handle forklift and pallets in accordance with the requirements of specific work locations
   • Transport product in accordance with workplace, Quality Assurance (QA), and hygiene and sanitation requirements
   • Store product in accordance with workplace, QA, and hygiene and sanitation requirements
   • Rack or store products and pallets in accordance with work instructions
4. Maintain equipment records
   • Maintain equipment records in accordance with workplace requirements

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must:

gain a licence and satisfy traffic authority examiner, where required by government regulation

explain operational safety requirements including workplace health and safety requirements

operate a forklift in a specific workplace to requirements of that workplace

operate a forklift in accordance with workplace requirements, and workplace health and safety, and manufacturer's specifications

transport and store a variety of products to meet production requirements

maintain equipment records

apply hand-eye coordination

apply relevant communication and mathematical skills

assess, interpret and apply technical information

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:

characteristics, capabilities and limitations of the forklift

operational safety requirements including workplace health and safety requirements

QA considerations for transporting product within the plant

critical aspects of:

identification of damage or leaks which may compromise operational capability or safety

operational safety

specific features of the workplace that impact on the operation of the forklift (e.g. operating in a cold environment)

workplace operating procedures

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