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

RIIHAN204A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Load and unload cargo/goods

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIHAN204A - Load and unload cargo/goods
Description This unit covers the loading and unloading of cargo/goods in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes preparing for loading activities, loading goods/cargo, securing goods/cargo, protecting goods/cargo, conducting housekeeping activities, and unloading goods/cargo. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:Civil constructionCoal miningDrillingExtractive industries Metalliferous mining
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
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 loading activities
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
  • Communicate with other personnel
  • Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
  • Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
  • Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards
  • Identify, address and report environmental issues
  • Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant
       
Element: Load goods/cargo
  • Identify load characteristics and use appropriate loading techniques to safely and efficiently move load
  • Identify hazardous and dangerous goods and adhere to relevant legislation and permit requirements
  • Assess and ensure that load characteristics and transport capacity meet approved parameters
  • Erect physical barricades and signage to prevent unauthorised entry to the area
  • Load goods/cargo in accordance with relevant mass and loading regulations and site procedures
       
Element: Secure goods/cargo
  • Check the distribution of the load to ensure it is even, legal and within safe working capacity
  • Secure load at approved anchorage points
  • Adjust load restraint devices to ensure load is secure during transport
  • Protect load from weather conditions using approved coverage devices
       
Element: Protect goods/cargo
  • Inspect the load for security to travel
  • Complete all required documentation
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations
  • Clean and store auxiliary service equipment
  • Control and report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
       
Element: Unload goods/cargo
  • Assess location, stowage and remaining load before commencement
  • Unload in a safe and effective way making use of lifting aids and applications if required
  • Identify any goods requiring special handling
  • Relocate material in a manner that considers the heights, weight loading, size and crushability of the goods/cargo
       


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.

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

Overview of assessment

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for loading and unloading cargo/goods

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient loading and unloading cargo/goods

working with others to undertake and complete the loading and unloading cargo/goods that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely loading and unloading cargo/goods that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the loading and unloading cargo/goods

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Submission Requirements

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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.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to load and unload goods/cargo:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for loading and unloading goods/cargo

apply safe driving techniques

identify hazards

handle hazardous goods

interpret plans, reports, maps, specifications

apply lifting techniques (manual, cranes and loads)

monitor operations

report defects

apply safe work practices

use hand and power tools

read and comprehend simple statements in English

identify containers and goods coding, ADG and IMDG markings and, where applicable, emergency information panels and take appropriate action

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to load and unload cargo/goods:

relevant Australian standards and regulations including state/territory mass and loading regulations

Australian and international regulations and code of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

breakdown procedures

bund construction and maintenance procedures

contaminant identification and control

approved dust suppression and extraction methods

drainage principles

hauling procedures

emergency procedures

environmental procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

identifying repair requirements

isolation procedures

site operational system

night and day working procedures

relevant OHS procedures

operational procedures and checks

road rules

signage erection procedures

site procedures

site safety requirements

wet and dry working procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures relating to:

worksite safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

dangerous goods code

HAZCHEM

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Auxiliary equipment may be anything that is portable and mobile that is not part of the fixed infrastructure, and may include:

materials handling equipment (e.g. turn tables, conveyors)

mobile equipment

mobile lifting equipment (e.g. cranes, forklifts)

Pre-start checks may include:

availability of equipment

detection of conditions that are unusual

fluid levels

job requirements

personnel

walk through site

Environmental issues may include:

drainage

dust

ventilation

emissions

flora and fauna

hazardous chemicals

noise

recycling

run-off

spills

waste management and disposal

water quality

Goods/cargo may include:

equipment

tools

zinc ingots

cadmium

CuSO4

acid

secondary leach residue (SLR)

gypsum

paragoethite

Transport may include:

aircraft

light vehicles

pipelines

rail

ship

truck

Clean may include methods such as:

forced air

hosing with water

suction

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
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 
Communicate with other personnel 
Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities 
Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation 
Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards 
Identify, address and report environmental issues 
Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant 
Identify load characteristics and use appropriate loading techniques to safely and efficiently move load 
Identify hazardous and dangerous goods and adhere to relevant legislation and permit requirements 
Assess and ensure that load characteristics and transport capacity meet approved parameters 
Erect physical barricades and signage to prevent unauthorised entry to the area 
Load goods/cargo in accordance with relevant mass and loading regulations and site procedures 
Check the distribution of the load to ensure it is even, legal and within safe working capacity 
Secure load at approved anchorage points 
Adjust load restraint devices to ensure load is secure during transport 
Protect load from weather conditions using approved coverage devices 
Inspect the load for security to travel 
Complete all required documentation 
Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations 
Clean and store auxiliary service equipment 
Control and report hazards to maintain a safe working environment 
Assess location, stowage and remaining load before commencement 
Unload in a safe and effective way making use of lifting aids and applications if required 
Identify any goods requiring special handling 
Relocate material in a manner that considers the heights, weight loading, size and crushability of the goods/cargo 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIIHAN204A - Load and unload cargo/goods
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