REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Regulations relevant to the cleaning and inspection of pallets

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the cleaning and inspection of pallets including test methods for pallet strength and integrity

Focus of operation of work systems equipment management and site operating systems for the cleaning and inspection of pallets

Problems that may occur when cleaning and inspecting pallets and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Documentation and record requirements

Equipment used during the cleaning and inspection of pallets and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in its use

Housekeeping standards and procedures required in the workplace

Site layout and obstacles

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when cleaning and inspecting pallets

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and labels relevant to the cleaning and inspection of pallets

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the cleaning and inspection of pallets

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when cleaning and inspecting pallets

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

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions that may occur when cleaning and inspecting pallets in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Identify select and efficiently and effectively use relevant materials and equipment when cleaning and inspecting pallets

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

Maintain cleaning tools and equipment

Carry out inspection of pallets to workplace standards

Identify select and efficiently and effectively use relevant materials and equipment when cleaning and inspecting pallets

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

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

Work may be conducted in a range of work environments by day or night

Customers may be:

Workplaces may comprise:

Workplace environment may include:

The docking process is conducted:

Cleaning operations may be conducted:

Inspection may be:

Workplace requirements for completing cleaning activities may include:

OH&S requirements include:

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Consultative processes may involve:

Communication in the work area may include:

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

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: