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

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 WHS 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

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 time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations that allows for the construction and use of a variety of nonmotorised load shifting equipment under a range of field conditions

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations 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 the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to

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

Personal protective equipment may include:

Types of loads to be shifted may include:

Safe working load and working load limits may include:

Methods of shifting loads may include:

Tools, load shifting equipment and other materials may include:

Other securing devices may include:

Mechanical aids and field machines may include:

Standard procedures may include: