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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for forklift operations
  2. Operate forklift
  3. Carry out operator maintenance

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of forklifts that meet all of the required outcomes including:

coordinating work activities with others prior to operating the forklift

demonstrates completion of operating a fork lift that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying the surrounding environment and location of others when operating the forklift

using hand-eye coordination in correctly manoeuvring and controlling the forklift around obstacles on site

manoeuvring and positioning forklift

correctly fitting, using and removing forklift attachments and using at least two (2) of the following attachments:

tyre handler

lifting device

slipper forks

securing, lifting, transferring and placing load

carrying out forklift inspection and maintenance including maintaining written equipment records