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MSS403032 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Analyse manual handling processes

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSS403032 - Analyse manual handling processes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse manual handling in terms of its efficiency and safety. This unit applies to an individual who is required to examine the manual handling component of a job and improve it in terms of safety, effort required and efficiency. This may be conducted for a job performed by others or it may be for the person's own job.This unit primarily requires the application of skills associated with problem solving, initiative and enterprise to identify safe and efficient manual handling, and planning and organising to ensure processes are implemented. This unit also requires communication with, and involvement of, others to ensure they understand the approach and to facilitate training.No licensing, legislative 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 unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of the workplace

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focussing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include analysing manual handling processes in own workplace

will typically include the use of appropriate manual handling guides, tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR

relevant workplace experience

Currency can be demonstrated through:

performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR

having consulted with an organisation providing relevant environmental monitoring, management or technology services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Competitive systems and practices
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: Assess manual handling risks
  • Identify manual handling hazards in work area.
  • Assess risks arising from manual handling hazards.
       
Element: Analyse physical effort requirements of job
  • Determine basic manual handling requirements of job.
  • Analyse requirements in terms of components, such as lift, move, place and hold.
  • Analyse items to be handled in terms such as weight, size, shape or other hazards.
       
Element: Determine time/effort components of physical effort
  • Break required movement pattern down into movement components.
  • Determine time and effort requirements for movements.
  • Develop alternative movement patterns.
  • Determine time and effort requirements for alternative movements.
  • Determine handling aids required to assist movement.
  • Determine preferred movement pattern.
       
Element: Analyse the ergonomics of physical effort
  • Analyse the ergonomics of the preferred movement pattern.
  • Develop substitute movements for any movement which is not ergonomically sound.
  • Determine handling aids required to improve ergonomics of required movements.
       
Element: Optimise application of physical effort
  • Select movement patterns which are ergonomically sound and time and effort efficient.
  • Ensure all relevant people are trained to use these methods.
  • Ensure procedures and practices reflect the optimum methods.
  • Communicate with team members and involve them in development of alternatives to ensure awareness and facilitate learning.
       


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.

1

Assess manual handling risks

1.1

Identify manual handling hazards in work area.

1.2

Assess risks arising from manual handling hazards.

2

Analyse physical effort requirements of job

2.1

Determine basic manual handling requirements of job.

2.2

Analyse requirements in terms of components, such as lift, move, place and hold.

2.3

Analyse items to be handled in terms such as weight, size, shape or other hazards.

3

Determine time/effort components of physical effort

3.1

Break required movement pattern down into movement components.

3.2

Determine time and effort requirements for movements.

3.3

Develop alternative movement patterns.

3.4

Determine time and effort requirements for alternative movements.

3.5

Determine handling aids required to assist movement.

3.6

Determine preferred movement pattern.

4

Analyse the ergonomics of physical effort

4.1

Analyse the ergonomics of the preferred movement pattern.

4.2

Develop substitute movements for any movement which is not ergonomically sound.

4.3

Determine handling aids required to improve ergonomics of required movements.

5

Optimise application of physical effort

5.1

Select movement patterns which are ergonomically sound and time and effort efficient.

5.2

Ensure all relevant people are trained to use these methods.

5.3

Ensure procedures and practices reflect the optimum methods.

5.4

Communicate with team members and involve them in development of alternatives to ensure awareness and facilitate learning.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability, for at least (1) one job/process, to:

analyse manual handling requirements and risks

distinguish between ergonomically sound and unsound movement

analyse manual handling movements and risks for an individual

relate manual handling requirements to job efficiency.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job role sufficient to fulfil their job role independently, including:

principles of ergonomics/safe movement

principles of work analysis

relevant work health and safety (WHS) Acts and regulations as they apply to manual handling

principles of job and work method design as applied to efficient and safe movement

aids that can assist with or substitute for manual handling.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

1

Assess manual handling risks

1.1

Identify manual handling hazards in work area.

1.2

Assess risks arising from manual handling hazards.

2

Analyse physical effort requirements of job

2.1

Determine basic manual handling requirements of job.

2.2

Analyse requirements in terms of components, such as lift, move, place and hold.

2.3

Analyse items to be handled in terms such as weight, size, shape or other hazards.

3

Determine time/effort components of physical effort

3.1

Break required movement pattern down into movement components.

3.2

Determine time and effort requirements for movements.

3.3

Develop alternative movement patterns.

3.4

Determine time and effort requirements for alternative movements.

3.5

Determine handling aids required to assist movement.

3.6

Determine preferred movement pattern.

4

Analyse the ergonomics of physical effort

4.1

Analyse the ergonomics of the preferred movement pattern.

4.2

Develop substitute movements for any movement which is not ergonomically sound.

4.3

Determine handling aids required to improve ergonomics of required movements.

5

Optimise application of physical effort

5.1

Select movement patterns which are ergonomically sound and time and effort efficient.

5.2

Ensure all relevant people are trained to use these methods.

5.3

Ensure procedures and practices reflect the optimum methods.

5.4

Communicate with team members and involve them in development of alternatives to ensure awareness and facilitate learning.

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Competitive systems and practices include one or more of:

lean operations

agile operations

preventative and predictive maintenance approaches

statistical process control systems, including six sigma and three sigma

Just in Time (JIT), kanban and other pull-related operations control systems

supply, value, and demand chain monitoring and analysis

5S

continuous improvement (kaizen)

breakthrough improvement (kaizen blitz)

cause/effect diagrams

overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

takt time

process mapping

problem solving

run charts

standard procedures

current reality tree.

Procedures (written, verbal, visual, computer based, etc.) include one or more of:

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.

Manual handling hazards include one or more of

loads that pose a risk of injury

ergonomically unsound movements

hazard requirements as defined by relevant work health and safety (WHS) Acts and regulations, industry standards and best practice.

Ergonomically unsound movements include one or more of

awkward and repetitive movements

carrying, pushing, pulling or lifting of heavy loads

carrying or movement of hard, sharp, slippery or other difficult to grasp loads.

Ergonomically sound movements include one or more of

keeping loads close to the body and near the person's centre of gravity

using diagonal foot positions for lifting

moving loads at waist height rather than directly from the floor.

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
Identify manual handling hazards in work area. 
Assess risks arising from manual handling hazards. 
Determine basic manual handling requirements of job. 
Analyse requirements in terms of components, such as lift, move, place and hold. 
Analyse items to be handled in terms such as weight, size, shape or other hazards. 
Break required movement pattern down into movement components. 
Determine time and effort requirements for movements. 
Develop alternative movement patterns. 
Determine time and effort requirements for alternative movements. 
Determine handling aids required to assist movement. 
Determine preferred movement pattern. 
Analyse the ergonomics of the preferred movement pattern. 
Develop substitute movements for any movement which is not ergonomically sound. 
Determine handling aids required to improve ergonomics of required movements. 
Select movement patterns which are ergonomically sound and time and effort efficient. 
Ensure all relevant people are trained to use these methods. 
Ensure procedures and practices reflect the optimum methods. 
Communicate with team members and involve them in development of alternatives to ensure awareness and facilitate learning. 

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