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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for transfer of cargo
  2. Calculate Safe Working Load or Working Load Limit of slings and loads
  3. Sling cargo and unsling cargo
  4. Strap and unstrap goods

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Regulations relevant to the transfer of cargo with slings including where relevant the Australian Dangerous Goods Code and relevant bond quarantine or other legislative requirements

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the transfer of cargo with slings

Focus of operation of work systems equipment management and site operating procedures for the transfer of cargo with slings

Cargos potential for toxicity reactiveness material grade type and purpose including information from relevant material safety data sheets and Australian Dangerous Goods Code documentation where applicable

Gear and equipment used during the transfer of cargo with slings and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in their use

Problems that may occur when preparing cargo for transfer with slings and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Documentation and record requirements

Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

Site layout and obstacles

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when preparing cargo for transfer with slings

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the preparation of cargo for transfer with slings

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the preparation of cargo for transfer with slings

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when preparing cargo for transfer with slings

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 preparing cargo for transfer with slings in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when preparing cargo for transfer with slings

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the preparation of cargo for transfer with slings

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

Select and use relevant gear and equipment when preparing cargo for transfer with slings

Use balance points and estimate weights in setting up loads to be shifted

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

Evidence Required

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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Work may be conducted:

in a range of work environments

by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites

Work may be conducted in:

limited or restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

even or uneven surfaces

wet or dry surfaces

Slinging gear may include:

fibre ropes

wire ropes

chains

webbing slings

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

chemicals and fumes

dangerous or hazardous substances

stationary and moving machinery, goods, materials and vehicular traffic

contamination of, or from, materials being handled

service lines

spills, leakages and ruptures

dust/vapours

faulty gear/equipment/tools

Requirements for work may include:

site restrictions and procedures

use of safety and personal protective equipment

communications equipment

specialised lifting and/or handling equipment

additional gear and equipment

noise restrictions

hours of operations

authorities and permits

Consultative processes may involve:

workplace personnel including supervisors and managers

equipment manufacturers and suppliers

site visitors and contractors

union representatives, industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

fax

email

internet

RF communications

bar code readers

oral, aural or signed communications

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

respirators and fume masks

protective clothing

high visibility clothing

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

workplace procedures and policies for the preparation of cargo for transfer with slings

goods identification numbers and codes

manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification/serial number

manufacturers specifications

equipment identification labels, bar codes and serial numbers

supplier and/or client instructions

relevant OH&S requirements and policies

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements including Australian Standard on wire rope, chain and webbing slings

material safety data sheets where applicable

codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code

relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation including the ADG Code (where applicable)

award, enterprise bargaining agreement and other industrial arrangements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant codes and regulations pertaining to the transfer of cargo with slings

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements, including Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Code

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

water and road use and licence arrangements

export/import/quarantine/bond requirements

workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

workers compensation regulations