REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

OHampS procedures and guidelines concerning packing and unpacking of furniture and effects

Risks when packing and unpacking furniture and effects during a removal and related precautions to control the risk

Workplace procedures and policies for the packing and unpacking of furniture and effects

Packing techniques for various types of furniture and effects

Packing materials and tools

Insurance rights and responsibilities

Housekeeping standards and procedures during a removal

Methods of securing a load on a removal vehicle

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when packing and unpacking furniture and effects during a removal

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information relevant to the packing and unpacking of furniture and effects during a removal

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the packing and unpacking of furniture and effects during a removal including the completion of labels and packing lists

Work collaboratively with others when packing and unpacking furniture and effects during a removal

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems that may occur when packing and unpacking furniture and effects during a removal in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected situations that may arise when packing and unpacking furniture and effects during a removal

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the packing and unpacking of furniture and effects during a removal

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in furniture and effects in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

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 andor 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 and equipment and

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 activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Items to be packed/unpacked during a removal may include, for example:

Customers may be:

Operations may be conducted:

Work may be conducted in:

Furniture and effects to be packed/unpacked may require:

Hazards during the packing and unpacking of cartons may include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: