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 manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards environmental requirements including those outlined in organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management quality requirements including dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, maps, materials safety data sheet (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches safe work procedures related to the operation of telescopic materials handlers on construction sites regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to telescopic materials handler operations and the environment instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Safety requirements may include: | State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances personal protective equipment, which is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and workplace policies and practices safe operating procedures, which are to include but not be limited to recognising and preventing hazards associated with underground and overhead services, other machines, personnel, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public emergency procedures include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation |
Tools and equipment may include: | tools and equipment are to include hand tools, lifting equipment including chains and slings and maintenance equipment relevant to the telescopic materials handler |
Attachments may include: | various types of buckets, various types of material handling arms (jibs), various types of forklift attachments and carriages and lifting hooks |
Hazards may include: | but not be limited to uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials |
Telescopic materials handler may include: | (sometimes referred to as a 'telehandler') is a self-propelled wheeled machine with a hydraulically operated telescopic boom assembly. It is a versatile machine due to its manoeuvring capabilities, reach height and the varying types of attachments that may be fitted generally via the integral quick coupler. On some equipment there may also be outriggers fitted tasks are to include lifting and carrying materials and may include forklift activities and working with front bucket attachments |
Communication may include: | communications are to include but not be limited to verbal instructions and fault reporting and may include two way radio, hand signals, mobile phone, site specific instructions, written instructions or instructions related to job/task on site meeting processes may include notification/ scheduling (time, place, purpose), task discussions and local coordination of procedural and operational issues |
Safe working load requirements may include: | equipment load charts are provided for each attachment fitted to telescopic materials handlers. For each attachment utilised correct understanding and use of the applicable load chart is mandatory |
Safely parked includes: | ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/ machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movement |
Operator maintenance may include: | cleaning, authorised servicing and the monitoring, recording and reporting of faults. It may also include the conduct of authorised minor replacements and the provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities |