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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for packing and dismantling
  2. Pack cartons
  3. Dismantle and reassemble furniture items
  4. Complete unpacking

Performance Evidence

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

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards

applying relevant legislation, workplace procedures and industry standards

communicating effectively with others

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in furniture and effects in accordance with operating procedures

reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

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

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


Knowledge Evidence

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

applicable regulations and legislation such as:

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant state/territory work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation

appropriate loading techniques such as labelling items

appropriate use of materials and tools

client service requirements including language, courtesy, behaviour and problem solving

different locations where work may be conducted:

client’s home/workplace

controlled or open environments

exposed conditions

restricted spaces

vehicle on the road

workplace, warehouse or depot

furniture dismantling and reassembly techniques

housekeeping standards and procedures during a removal

methods of securing a load on a removal vehicle

packing techniques for various types of furniture and effects

relevant information/documents such as:

award, enterprise bargaining agreement and other industrial arrangements

client instructions

relevant codes of practice

emergency procedures

industry codes for furniture removal operations

manufacturer instructions

quality assurance procedures

removal documentation

standards and certification requirements

workplace procedures and policies for packing and unpacking cartons, furniture and effects

risks when packing, unpacking, dismantling and reassembling furniture and effects during a removal and related precautions to control these risks

special precautions required for some furniture and effects

WHS/OHS procedures and guidelines concerning packing, unpacking, disassembling and reassembling furniture and effects

workplace procedures and policies for packing, unpacking, dismantling and reassembling furniture and effects.