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

Required knowledge

Relevant OHampS procedures and guidelines

Risks when using manuallyoperated equipment to shift loads and related precautions to control the risk

Reporting procedures in regard to unsafe situations fire hazards broken or damaged equipment or fittings sickness and accidents

Location and use of safety alarms manifests emergency shutoff systems emergency communication systems

Signs and signals used for OHampS warnings

Terms used in material safety data sheets where relevant

HAZCHEM symbols and implications for safe work and storage

Storage and use of hazardous substances

Handling of broken or damaged equipment

Manual and mechanically assisted lifting and load shifting procedures

Transport requirements for goods within workplace

Emergency and evacuation procedures

Housekeeping standards and procedures required in the workplace

Site layout and obstacles

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when following OHampS procedures

Read and comprehend simple statements in English

Read and interpret relevant safetyrelated information including safety labels instructions for safe work relevant material safety data sheets workplace procedures and codes of practice

Identify containers and goods coding ADG and IMDG markings and where applicable emergency information panels

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to OHampS in the workplace

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Estimate the size shape and special requirements of loads

Work collaboratively with others when following OHampS procedures

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions that may arise when following OHampS procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur when following OHampS procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials andor equipment andor

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

The shifting operations may be conducted:

Customers may be:

Workplaces may comprise:

Work may be conducted in:

Workplace hazards may include:

Personnel in the work area may include:

Participative arrangements may include:

Communication in the work area may include:

Designated personnel may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: