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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select load moving equipment
   • Mechanised handling equipment, route to be taken and procedures to be used are selected appropriate to goods characteristics
   • Dangerous goods and hazardous materials are identified and handled in accordance with codes of practice, WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
2. Move goods
   • Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
   • Goods are moved using selected materials handling equipment in accordance with WHS/OHS regulations, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
   • Problems moving goods and materials using automated equipment are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Check goods and complete documentation
   • Relocated goods are inspected for possible damage during transit/movement and appropriate action is taken
   • Appropriate documentation is completed to track moved goods in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures checking and replenishing fluids and carrying out lubrication processes during work activities communicating effectively with others ensuring servicing of automated equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures implementing contingency plans monitoring and prioritising work activities in terms of planned schedule monitoring performance of automated equipment and taking appropriate action as required operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and include knowledge of:

housekeeping standards and procedures operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for using automated equipment to move materials mechanically problems that may occur and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems purpose, characteristics, capabilities, requirements and limitations of automated materials moving equipment relevant regulations, workplace procedures and policies for using automated equipment to move materials mechanically relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines risks when using automated equipment to move materials and related precautions to control the risks site layout and obstacles.

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