This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Hazard identification risk assessment and the hierarchy of control processes

Mathematical calculation methods for determining weight of containers

Nationalstateterritory OHampS legislation standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for the reach stackers

Organisational and workplace standards requirements policies and procedures for conducting reach stacker operations

Procedures for recording reporting and maintaining workplace records and information

Read and comprehend manufacturer specifications instructions procedures and safety signs

Reach stacker characteristics and capabilities including use of range diagramsload charts to allow the configuration of the reach stacker to suit the range of containers

Reach stacker operations and safe operating procedures

Typical routine problems encountered in the operation of the reach stacker and equipment and adjustments required for correction

Required skills

Accurately interpret information relating to conducting reach stacker operations such as procedures

Accurately record and maintain information relating to reach stacker operations

Assess ground conditions to confirm that the site is suitable firm level and safe to operate reach stacker

Identify hazards and apply risk assessment and hazard control strategies including hierarchy of control as applied to the positioning and safe operation of the reach stacker in particular awareness of the risks associated with overhead electric lines electrical cables ground conditions reach stacker stability

Mobilise containers using best mobile practice

Operate reach stacker including all functions to their maximum extension in lifting and moving containers to the safe working rated capacity in conjunction with other associated personnel

Safely conduct reach stacker operations including all functions to maximum limits

Use and interpret manufacturer specifications and data including range diagramload charts to enable reach stacker to be configured to mobile stack and unstack containers

Use communication skills and techniques in the workplace including hand signals and twoway radios to communicate with other site personnel

Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include

complying with OHampS licensing legislation

complying with organisational and site policies and procedures

communicating and working safely with others in the work area

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Successful assessment of this unit meets the competency requirement of the OHampS regulations

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

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 realistic workplace simulated setting

Assessors must ensure that assessment in the workplace is organised to ensure that all the required equipment materials and a suitable working area are 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 the relevant appropriate standard requirements

Applicants must have access to

personal protective equipment PPE for the purpose of the performance assessment

appropriate reach stacker greater than tonnes in safe operating condition

suitable ft andor ft containers and container stack as specified by endorsed national Assessment Instrument

communication equipment eg twoway radios whistles etc

Method of assessment

Assessment must be conducted using the endorsed Assessment Instrument The Assessment Instrument provides advice on its 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

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

Appropriate may include:

Appropriate standards may include:

Appropriate path may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Authorised personnel may include:

Best mobile practice may include:

Configuration may include:

Container spreader may include:

Communication equipment may include:

Communication method may include:

Communication signals may include:

Ground suitability may include:

Hazards may include:

Planned route may include:

Pre-start operational checks must include:

Pre-start operational checks may include:

Post-operational checks may include:

Procedures may include:

Range diagram may include:

Reach stacker may include:

Reach stacker controls may include:

Relevant reach stacker movements may include:

Risk prevention and control measures

Signage and labels may include:

Service logbook may include:

Safety devices may include:

Shut down may include:

Stability may include:

Test lift may include:

Unplanned and/or unsafe situations may include:

Work area may include: