REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Relevant road rules regulations permit and licence requirements of the relevant stateterritory road traffic authority

Relevant PPE for side lifter operations

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Side lifter vehicle handling procedures

Workplace driving and operational instructions

Engine power management and safe driving strategies

Efficient driving techniques

Preoperational checks carried out on side lifter and ancillary equipment

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when operating side lifter vehicle

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the operation of a side lifer vehicle

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the operating of a side lifter vehicle

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating side lifter vehicle

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

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating side lifter vehicle

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating a side lifter vehicle

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

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 vehicle its trailers and its equipment and take appropriate action where required

Service vehicle and its 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

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

relocating a container using a side lifter from ground to vehicle

relocating a container using a side lifter from vehicle to ground

relocating a container from one vehicle to the other

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

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

as a minimum with a container loaded with at least of its maximum rated capacity

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

A simulator is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency

A side lifter can be described as:

A container can be described as:

Shipping container length/height can be described as:

Ancillary equipment can be described as:

Lifting equipment could be:

Operation of a side lifter vehicle may be carried out in typical road logistic situations, including:

Pre-operational checks include:

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

Documentation/records include:

Applicable procedures and codes include: