Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and safety requirements relevant to the work activity
- Work instructions, plans, operational details are obtained, confirmed and applied to the work activity
- The loading/unloading site is made safe and isolated from general traffic flow by appropriate barriers
- Load the plant
- The dimensions and capacity of the float or trailer to safely carry the plant item is confirmed
- Tools and loading equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement
- Preparation of the plant for transportation are confirmed as having been completed
- Loading aids, including ramps and bridging materials, are placed and secured in accordance with the trailer or float specifications
- Loading procedure is agreed to by operator and/or guide before loading commences
- The plant item is moved onto the trailer or float and halted at the designated position
- Unload the plant
- Unloading procedure is agreed to by operator and/or guide agreed before unloading commences
- Unloading aids, including ramps, are placed and secured in accordance with the trailer or float specifications
- Securing devices are slackened and removed in a sequence which optimises safety
- The plant item is moved off the trailer or float and halted at the designated position
- Stow loading aids including ramps and bridging materials and securing devices for further use