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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

calculate and measure

use knots and lashings

splice and maintain cordage and SWR

handle materials and identify manual handling risks

use manual handling equipment to shift loads

use slings and securing devices

follow instructionsdirectives and report information

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

write at the level required to complete workplace forms and reports

calculate total weights of individual items and estimate overall load and compare with safe working loads of equipment

Required Knowledge

types of construction materials and their characteristics

workplace and equipment safety requirements including relevant OHampS regulations codes and standards applying to load shifting

handling requirements for different types of material and loads

storage requirements for different materials

use of tools and equipment relevant to shifting loads

pulling and lifting equipment relevant to manual handling operations

appropriate anchor points for locating slings and anchorages

estimationcalculation of weights

principles of team work

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

written communication to a level required to complete workplace forms and reports

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to shift at least three different types of loads of weights up to kg using at least three different methods utilising the load shifting equipment mechanical aids and field machines listed in the Range Statement Slinging devices must be used in conjunction with one load shifting activity using a field machine

Assessment must also confirm the ability to

calculate safe working limits and working load limits of anchors load attachment points and liftingmoving equipment

construct field machines and mechanical aids

safely strap sling lift and move loads without damage to the load equipment or personnel

identify faults and deficiencies and take action to rectify any problems

communicate effectively and work in a team

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a time frame that allows for the construction and use of a variety of nonmotorised load shifting equipment under a range of field conditions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in field conditions or a realistic simulation Evidence should be gathered by observing the individual constructing and using various types of nonmotorised load shifting equipment under supervision to lift and move loads up to kg in accordance with job instructions

Specific resources for assessment

a suitable site for training and assessment

goods cargo or materials to be lifted

appropriate load lifting equipment

a range of tools and equipment to construct mechanical aids and field machines

Range Statement


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.
Field conditions may include	A range of terrain, soil and vegetation Under all weather conditions By day or night and under illumination
Personal protective equipment may include	Boots Safety glasses/goggles Ear plugs/muffs Dust masks/respirators Gloves Hard hat Cap Leather apron
Types of loads to be shifted may include	Timber sections Loaded pallets Aluminium sections Plywood Particle board Medium density fibreboard (MDF) Bagged material - cement, lime Drum material - adhesives, sealants Stone Defence stores - barbed wire, sandbags, steel pickets
Safe working load and working load limits may include	Static vertical load lifting up to 2.5 m above ground level Vertical lift and lateral load movement of 4 m total range Vertical lift and 360 degrees of load movement to a radius of 2 m
Methods of shifting loads include	Pallet trolleys Hand trucks Slab trolleys Flat bed hand trucks Levers Rollers Incline planes Chain blocks Mechanical aids and field machines
Tools, load shifting equipment and other materials may include	Measuring tape/rule Mechanical aids Crow bars Packers Wedges Chains Slings Cables Cordage Steel wire rope (SWR) Anchorages
Other securing devices include	Ropes Nets Chains Mechanical strapping equipment
Mechanical aids and field machines may include	Gins, sheers and derricks Block and tackle, pulleys Hand operated winches Jacks Improvised methods such as Spanish windlass and par-buckles Use of expedient materials such as materials obtained on the job from resources available in the local environment
Standard procedures refer to	OH&S regulations and procedures related to load shifting Written and verbal orders and job instructions Procedures manuals, job guides and other publications Industry codes of practice Equipment manufacturer's instructions Field engineering pamphlets