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

RIIHAN204D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Load and unload cargo/goods

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIHAN204D - Load and unload cargo/goods
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to load and unload cargo/goods in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
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: Plan and prepare for loading and unloading cargo/goods
  • Access, interpret and apply load handling compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
  • Select and wear 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 emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant
       
Element: Load cargo/goods
  • 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 cargo/goods in accordance with relevant mass and loading regulations and site procedures
       
Element: Secure cargo/goods
  • 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 cargo/goods
  • Inspect the load for security to travel
  • Complete all required written documentation
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, and check for safe and efficient operations
  • Clean and store auxiliary service equipment
  • Control and report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
       
Element: Unload cargo/goods
  • Assess location, stowage and remaining load before commencement
  • Unload in a safe and effective way making use of lifting aids and applications
  • Identify any goods requiring special handling
  • Relocate material in a manner that considers the height, weight loading, size and crushability of the cargo/goods
       


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.

1. Plan and prepare for loading and unloading cargo/goods

1.1 Access, interpret and apply load handling compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity

1.5 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.6 Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities

1.7 Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation

1.8 Identify emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant

2. Load cargo/goods

2.1 Identify load characteristics and use appropriate loading techniques to safely and efficiently move load

2.2 Identify hazardous and dangerous goods and adhere to relevant legislation and permit requirements

2.3 Assess and ensure that load characteristics and transport capacity meet approved parameters

2.4 Erect physical barricades and signage to prevent unauthorised entry to the area

2.5 Load cargo/goods in accordance with relevant mass and loading regulations and site procedures

3. Secure cargo/goods

3.1 Check the distribution of the load to ensure it is even, legal and within safe working capacity

3.2 Secure load at approved anchorage points

3.3 Adjust load restraint devices to ensure load is secure during transport

3.4 Protect load from weather conditions using approved coverage devices

4. Protect cargo/goods

4.1 Inspect the load for security to travel

4.2 Complete all required written documentation

5. Conduct housekeeping activities

5.1 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, and check for safe and efficient operations

5.2 Clean and store auxiliary service equipment

5.3 Control and report hazards to maintain a safe working environment

6. Unload cargo/goods

6.1 Assess location, stowage and remaining load before commencement

6.2 Unload in a safe and effective way making use of lifting aids and applications

6.3 Identify any goods requiring special handling

6.4 Relocate material in a manner that considers the height, weight loading, size and crushability of the cargo/goods

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient loading and unloading cargo/goods including:

planning and preparing for loading activities

loading goods/cargo, securing goods/cargo

protecting goods/cargo

conducting housekeeping activities

unloading goods/cargo

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the loading and unloading cargo/goods that meet all of the required outcomes including:

communicating and coordinating activities with others throughout the work activity

demonstrates completion of loading and unloading cargo/goods that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

locating emergency information panels and identifying appropriate action to be taken in the event of an emergency

performing equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation

securing work area with barricades and signage

identifying load characteristics including whether hazardous and dangerous goods and how they should managed

securing at anchor points and adjusting loads for movement

using appropriate loading techniques to safely and efficiently move load

completing written documentation for travel of cargo/goods

identifying containers and goods coding, ADG and IMDG markings

cleaning, maintaining and storing auxiliary service equipment, document and report issues/defects

using appropriate unloading techniques

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when loading and unloading 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 WHS procedures

operational procedures and checks

road rules

signage erection procedures

site procedures

site safety requirements

wet and dry working procedures

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.

1. Plan and prepare for loading and unloading cargo/goods

1.1 Access, interpret and apply load handling compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity

1.5 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.6 Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities

1.7 Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation

1.8 Identify emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant

2. Load cargo/goods

2.1 Identify load characteristics and use appropriate loading techniques to safely and efficiently move load

2.2 Identify hazardous and dangerous goods and adhere to relevant legislation and permit requirements

2.3 Assess and ensure that load characteristics and transport capacity meet approved parameters

2.4 Erect physical barricades and signage to prevent unauthorised entry to the area

2.5 Load cargo/goods in accordance with relevant mass and loading regulations and site procedures

3. Secure cargo/goods

3.1 Check the distribution of the load to ensure it is even, legal and within safe working capacity

3.2 Secure load at approved anchorage points

3.3 Adjust load restraint devices to ensure load is secure during transport

3.4 Protect load from weather conditions using approved coverage devices

4. Protect cargo/goods

4.1 Inspect the load for security to travel

4.2 Complete all required written documentation

5. Conduct housekeeping activities

5.1 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, and check for safe and efficient operations

5.2 Clean and store auxiliary service equipment

5.3 Control and report hazards to maintain a safe working environment

6. Unload cargo/goods

6.1 Assess location, stowage and remaining load before commencement

6.2 Unload in a safe and effective way making use of lifting aids and applications

6.3 Identify any goods requiring special handling

6.4 Relocate material in a manner that considers the height, weight loading, size and crushability of the cargo/goods

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 load handling compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity 
Select and wear 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 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 cargo/goods 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 written documentation 
Clean and maintain condition of equipment, and check for 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 
Identify any goods requiring special handling 
Relocate material in a manner that considers the height, weight loading, size and crushability of the cargo/goods 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIIHAN204D - Load and unload cargo/goods
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