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

TLID3014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLID3014 - Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to load and unload vehicles carrying special loads, in accordance with relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority licence and permit requirements and regulations, as well as specific code, regulatory and permit requirements. It includes loading and unloading special loads onto and from a vehicle, securing and protecting vehicle and load, and completing all required documentation.Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. 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.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

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.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, national LRG, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field D – Load Handling
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: Load and unload vehicle
  • Load characteristics are identified and taken into account when determining appropriate loading and unloading procedures
  • Hazardous cargo is identified and handled in accordance with required workplace procedures for hazardous and dangerous cargo
  • Vehicle is loaded in accordance with vehicle loading regulations and workplace safety requirements
  • Lifting aids and appliances are selected and used to aid loading procedures in accordance with workplace procedures and safety legislation
  • Vehicle is unloaded or partially unloaded in a safe and efficient manner taking into account suitable locations, stowage, safe use of equipment and balance of remaining load
  • Ancillary equipment is operated in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer instructions during loading and unloading operations
       
Element: Secure and protect vehicle and load
  • Vehicle load is secured using correct load restraint and protection equipment for different loads, vehicles and carriage conditions
  • Load is protected in accordance with legal and workplace safety requirements
  • Load distribution is checked to ensure it is even, legal and within vehicle safe working capacity
  • Loaded vehicle is inspected and checked for security to travel
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Documentation is completed and proofread in accordance with workplace procedures
  • All required cargo transportation documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Load and unload vehicle

1.1

Load characteristics are identified and taken into account when determining appropriate loading and unloading procedures

1.2

Hazardous cargo is identified and handled in accordance with required workplace procedures for hazardous and dangerous cargo

1.3

Vehicle is loaded in accordance with vehicle loading regulations and workplace safety requirements

1.4

Lifting aids and appliances are selected and used to aid loading procedures in accordance with workplace procedures and safety legislation

1.5

Vehicle is unloaded or partially unloaded in a safe and efficient manner taking into account suitable locations, stowage, safe use of equipment and balance of remaining load

1.6

Ancillary equipment is operated in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer instructions during loading and unloading operations

2

Secure and protect vehicle and load

2.1

Vehicle load is secured using correct load restraint and protection equipment for different loads, vehicles and carriage conditions

2.2

Load is protected in accordance with legal and workplace safety requirements

2.3

Load distribution is checked to ensure it is even, legal and within vehicle safe working capacity

2.4

Loaded vehicle is inspected and checked for security to travel

3

Complete documentation

3.1

Documentation is completed and proofread in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

All required cargo transportation documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

applying techniques for load security

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

estimating size, shape and special requirements of loads

identifying and correctly using equipment required to load and unload various types of special loads

identifying and interpreting containers and goods coding, International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code markings and emergency information panels

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

loading and unloading a load safely

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

selecting and using required personal protective equipment and conforming to industry and work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

using manual handling techniques safely

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

characteristics of various types of special loads

containers and goods coding, IMDG Code markings and emergency information panels, including their meaning and implications for loading and unloading processes

housekeeping standards and procedures

methods for securing various types of special loads

national Load Restraint Guide (LRG)

relevant state/territory mass and loading regulations for various types of special loads, including current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail

risks and hazards when loading and unloading various types of special loads, and related precautions to control the risk

site layout and obstacles

WHS/OHS procedures and guidelines for lifting and moving loads

workplace procedures and policies for loading and unloading vehicles designed to carry special loads.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Load and unload vehicle

1.1

Load characteristics are identified and taken into account when determining appropriate loading and unloading procedures

1.2

Hazardous cargo is identified and handled in accordance with required workplace procedures for hazardous and dangerous cargo

1.3

Vehicle is loaded in accordance with vehicle loading regulations and workplace safety requirements

1.4

Lifting aids and appliances are selected and used to aid loading procedures in accordance with workplace procedures and safety legislation

1.5

Vehicle is unloaded or partially unloaded in a safe and efficient manner taking into account suitable locations, stowage, safe use of equipment and balance of remaining load

1.6

Ancillary equipment is operated in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer instructions during loading and unloading operations

2

Secure and protect vehicle and load

2.1

Vehicle load is secured using correct load restraint and protection equipment for different loads, vehicles and carriage conditions

2.2

Load is protected in accordance with legal and workplace safety requirements

2.3

Load distribution is checked to ensure it is even, legal and within vehicle safe working capacity

2.4

Loaded vehicle is inspected and checked for security to travel

3

Complete documentation

3.1

Documentation is completed and proofread in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

All required cargo transportation documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Load characteristics are identified and taken into account when determining appropriate loading and unloading procedures 
Hazardous cargo is identified and handled in accordance with required workplace procedures for hazardous and dangerous cargo 
Vehicle is loaded in accordance with vehicle loading regulations and workplace safety requirements 
Lifting aids and appliances are selected and used to aid loading procedures in accordance with workplace procedures and safety legislation 
Vehicle is unloaded or partially unloaded in a safe and efficient manner taking into account suitable locations, stowage, safe use of equipment and balance of remaining load 
Ancillary equipment is operated in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer instructions during loading and unloading operations 
Vehicle load is secured using correct load restraint and protection equipment for different loads, vehicles and carriage conditions 
Load is protected in accordance with legal and workplace safety requirements 
Load distribution is checked to ensure it is even, legal and within vehicle safe working capacity 
Loaded vehicle is inspected and checked for security to travel 
Documentation is completed and proofread in accordance with workplace procedures 
All required cargo transportation documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLID3014 - Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads
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TLID3014 - Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads

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