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

Required skills

Effectively operate an order picking forklift truck including all functions to the maximum height and load capacity

Use hazard identification skills including identifying those associated with the operation of the order picking forklift truck risk assessment and putting into place effective hazard preventioncontrol measures for those hazards

Use interpersonal communication skills at a level sufficient to communicate with other site personnel eg receive and interpret work instructions safety information emergency procedures

Interpret and accurately record information relating to conducting order picking forklift truck operations eg operating instructions procedures and service logbook

Use problem solving skills to verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Use interpersonal communication skills at a level sufficient to communicate with other site personnel eg receive and interpret work instructions safety information emergency procedures

Required knowledge

Commonwealth state or territory OHampS legislation standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the order picking forklift truck

Rated capacity and working load limits identification

Estimation or determination of load weight from labels markings or load paperwork

Order picking forklift truck capabilities limitations and gear

Order picking forklift truck operations and operating techniques

Organisational and workplace standards requirements policies and procedures for conducting operations for the order picking forklift truck

Procedures for the recording reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Typical routine problems encountered in the process and with equipment and adjustments required for correction

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria the range statement and the assessment guidelines for the Training Package

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, , the range statement and the assessment guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Successful assessment of this unit meets the competency requirement of the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work

Stateterritory OHampS regulators have mandated the use of Assessment Instruments and Instructions for Assessment for this unit which have been endorsed by the national body responsible for OHampS matters

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Compliance with OHampS licensing legislation

Effectively communicate and work safely with others in the work area

Identify hazards associated with the operation of the order picking forklift truck and put in place effective hazard preventioncontrols for those hazards

Effectively conduct prestart poststart operational checks and shut down checks of the order picking forklift truck

Effectively operate the forklift pick and place loads safely at various heights including driving and manoeuvring and placing loads in a safe manner

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of the safe and effective application of knowledge and skill to workplace tasks performance must be undertaken using the endorsed Assessment Instrument

Assessment of performance must be undertaken either in the workplace or in a realistically simulated workplace

Assessors must ensure that the assessment in the workplace is organised to ensure that all the required equipment and materials and a suitable working area is made available to suit the assessment and the workplace

Assessment must occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant appropriate standard requirements

Applicants must have access to

Personal Protective Equipment PPE for the purpose of the Performance Assessment

safety equipment in safe condition as appropriate

associated equipment appropriate to order picking forklift truck operations

suitable loads as described by the endorsed Assessment Instrument

appropriate forklift in a safe condition

Method of assessment

Assessment must be conducted using the endorsed Assessment Instruments These Instruments provide advice on their application

The use of simulators in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable

Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstances but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Guidance information for assessment

Further information about endorsed Assessment Instruments may be obtained from stateterritory OHampS regulators

Hazards

Hazard control measures

Appropriate standards

Forklift

Communication method

Procedures

Signage and labels

Pre-start up checks

Post-start operational checks

Safety devices

Hazard prevention/control measures

Safety equipment

Unplanned and/or unsafe situations

Shut down