REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Regulations relevant to the operation of specialised load shifting equipment including where relevant the ADG Code and relevant bond quarantine or other legislative requirements

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the operation of the specialised load shifting equipment

Focus of operation of work systems equipment management and site operating systems for the operation of the specialised load shifting equipment

The purpose characteristics capabilities requirements and limitations of the specialised load shifting equipment

Conveyed materials potential for toxicity reactiveness material grade type and purpose including information from relevant material safety data sheets and ADG Code documentation where applicable

Problems that may occur when operating specialised load shifting equipment and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Operational safety requirements and precautions for the specialised load shifting equipment concerned

Documentation and record requirements

Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

Site layout and obstacles

Relevant permit and licence requirements

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when operating specialised load shifting equipment

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to work activities

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the operation of specialised load shifting equipment

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating specialised load shifting equipment

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 operating specialised load shifting equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating specialised load shifting equipment

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the operation of specialised load shifting equipment

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

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

Select and use relevant gear and accessories when operating specialised load shifting 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

Monitor performance of specialised load shifting equipment and take appropriate action where required

Service equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

Check and replenish fluids and carry out lubrication processes in the course of work activities

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

Work may be conducted:

Customers may be:

Workplaces may comprise:

Work may be conducted in:

Equipment may include:

Requirements for work may include:

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

Consultative processes may involve:

Communication in the work area 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: