Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FWPCOT3203 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Weigh loads

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT3203 - Weigh loads
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to check, weigh and record vehicle loads and to direct vehicles when loading and unloading material. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to Production Worker, Treatment Plant Operator, Manufacturing Assistant.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

weighing equipment:

weighbridge

truck scales

personal protective equipment suitable for weighing loads

work order with specific information about loads to be weighed and delivery and despatch schedules

template documents:

weighbridge dockets

order dockets

tally sheets

load manifests

delivery and despatch records

organisational policies and procedures for weighing loads.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for weighing
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Identify material for despatch or delivery.
  • Identify vehicles delivering or collecting loads; check documents and loads.
  • Check that load height and stability meet site requirements.
       
Element: Weigh and record loads
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Complete weighing operations in line with work order and organisational safety procedures.
  • Identify vehicle gross and tare weights using appropriate weighing equipment.
  • Calculate and record nett weight.
  • Obtain confirmation of delivery and despatch records from driver.
  • Record delivery and despatch documentation and maintain in line with organisational procedures.
       
Element: Direct vehicles for loading and unloading
  • Obtain loading and unloading documentation and check against work order.
  • Identify potential and existing hazards and control risks associated with on-site vehicle movements.
  • Direct vehicles clearly and accurately to loading and unloading areas.
  • Notify despatch and delivery personnel of loading and unloading requirements.
  • Monitor on-site vehicle movements and attend to driver needs as required.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for weighing

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify material for despatch or delivery.

1.3 Identify vehicles delivering or collecting loads; check documents and loads.

1.4 Check that load height and stability meet site requirements.

2. Weigh and record loads

2.1 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

2.2 Complete weighing operations in line with work order and organisational safety procedures.

2.3 Identify vehicle gross and tare weights using appropriate weighing equipment.

2.4 Calculate and record nett weight.

2.5 Obtain confirmation of delivery and despatch records from driver.

2.6 Record delivery and despatch documentation and maintain in line with organisational procedures.

3. Direct vehicles for loading and unloading

3.1 Obtain loading and unloading documentation and check against work order.

3.2 Identify potential and existing hazards and control risks associated with on-site vehicle movements.

3.3 Direct vehicles clearly and accurately to loading and unloading areas.

3.4 Notify despatch and delivery personnel of loading and unloading requirements.

3.5 Monitor on-site vehicle movements and attend to driver needs as required.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to weighing loads

apply mathematical procedures to calculate load weight and measure dimensions

safely and efficiently implement the correct procedures to weigh loads

clearly and accurately record and maintain delivery and despatch documentation

safely and effectively direct and monitor vehicles for loading and unloading

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

purpose, features and operation of weighbridges and truck scales

site capacity and compliance requirements for vehicle load height, stability and weight

overall site layout and layout of loading and unloading areas

categories of products or materials received or despatched by the organisation and where these are loaded and unloaded

typical workplace hazards present when weighing loads and during on-site vehicle movement and methods of minimising risks

key features of these varying signal systems used for directing vehicles:

hand signals

whistles

loud speaker announcements

format, content and use of delivery and despatch documentation:

weighbridge dockets

order dockets

tally sheets

load manifests

delivery and despatch records

organisational procedures specific to weighing loads:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment and identifying hazards and controlling associated risks

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting delivery and despatch details.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for weighing

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify material for despatch or delivery.

1.3 Identify vehicles delivering or collecting loads; check documents and loads.

1.4 Check that load height and stability meet site requirements.

2. Weigh and record loads

2.1 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

2.2 Complete weighing operations in line with work order and organisational safety procedures.

2.3 Identify vehicle gross and tare weights using appropriate weighing equipment.

2.4 Calculate and record nett weight.

2.5 Obtain confirmation of delivery and despatch records from driver.

2.6 Record delivery and despatch documentation and maintain in line with organisational procedures.

3. Direct vehicles for loading and unloading

3.1 Obtain loading and unloading documentation and check against work order.

3.2 Identify potential and existing hazards and control risks associated with on-site vehicle movements.

3.3 Direct vehicles clearly and accurately to loading and unloading areas.

3.4 Notify despatch and delivery personnel of loading and unloading requirements.

3.5 Monitor on-site vehicle movements and attend to driver needs as required.

Not Applicable
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 
Identify material for despatch or delivery. 
Identify vehicles delivering or collecting loads; check documents and loads. 
Check that load height and stability meet site requirements. 
Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Complete weighing operations in line with work order and organisational safety procedures. 
Identify vehicle gross and tare weights using appropriate weighing equipment. 
Calculate and record nett weight. 
Obtain confirmation of delivery and despatch records from driver. 
Record delivery and despatch documentation and maintain in line with organisational procedures. 
Obtain loading and unloading documentation and check against work order. 
Identify potential and existing hazards and control risks associated with on-site vehicle movements. 
Direct vehicles clearly and accurately to loading and unloading areas. 
Notify despatch and delivery personnel of loading and unloading requirements. 
Monitor on-site vehicle movements and attend to driver needs as required. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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