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

TLIF3014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate as an off-sider in the waste management industry

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIF3014 - Operate as an off-sider in the waste management industry
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate as an off-sider on a waste collection vehicle, which involves getting in and out of the vehicle or on or off the vehicle at frequent intervals.It includes following work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, assessing risks, mitigating risks, and using communications systems effectively. This unit applies to new and experienced workers who take on the role of off-sider in the waste management industry.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, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field F – Safety Management
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: Follow WHS/OHS requirements
  • Personal protective equipment is selected and worn
  • Unsuitable personal protective equipment is reported
  • Platforms are stood on with both feet and handles are held with two hands with an appropriate grip, in accordance with workplace policies and risk assessment procedures
  • Policies and procedures relating to alighting from and boarding vehicle are followed
  • Emergency stopping systems are identified and are actioned in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Assess risks
  • Occupational hazards are correctly identified, recorded and reported in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • Occupational risks are assessed, recorded and reported based on identified hazards in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Mitigate risks
  • Risk mitigation controls are developed, selected and implemented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • Risk mitigation controls are evaluated and amended as required in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Use communications systems effectively
  • Communication with driver is undertaken effectively
  • Other workplace alerts and signals are identified and explained
  • Alerts and signals are followed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
       


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

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Follow WHS/OHS requirements

1.1

Personal protective equipment is selected and worn

1.2

Unsuitable personal protective equipment is reported

1.3

Platforms are stood on with both feet and handles are held with two hands with an appropriate grip, in accordance with workplace policies and risk assessment procedures

1.4

Policies and procedures relating to alighting from and boarding vehicle are followed

1.5

Emergency stopping systems are identified and are actioned in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

2

Assess risks

2.1

Occupational hazards are correctly identified, recorded and reported in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

2.2

Occupational risks are assessed, recorded and reported based on identified hazards in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

3

Mitigate risks

3.1

Risk mitigation controls are developed, selected and implemented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

3.2

Risk mitigation controls are evaluated and amended as required in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

4

Use communications systems effectively

4.1

Communication with driver is undertaken effectively

4.2

Other workplace alerts and signals are identified and explained

4.3

Alerts and signals are followed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

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:

actioning emergency stopping systems in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

applying correct procedures for alighting from vehicle

applying correct techniques for standing on vehicle platform

completing and maintaining required documentation and records in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

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

developing and implementing risk mitigation controls appropriate to the situation

evaluating risk mitigation controls and implementing identified amendments in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

identifying and reporting occupational hazards and risks in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

identifying emergency stopping systems

reading interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting unsuitable personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

selecting and using required PPE in accordance with organisational, industry and WHS/OHS standards

using communications strategies effectively, including:

communications equipment such as a buzzer, two-way radio or horn

documented hand or other signals and workplace alerts.

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

communications strategies

relevant WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, standards, policies and procedures

relevant state/territory road and traffic authority road rules, regulations and permits

workplace documentation, policies and procedures

workplace alerts and signals

workplace policies and risk assessment procedures for workers standing on a platform, including:

safely positioning feet and hands

maximum vehicle speed limits

alighting from and boarding vehicle

restrictions on riding on a platform.

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Follow WHS/OHS requirements

1.1

Personal protective equipment is selected and worn

1.2

Unsuitable personal protective equipment is reported

1.3

Platforms are stood on with both feet and handles are held with two hands with an appropriate grip, in accordance with workplace policies and risk assessment procedures

1.4

Policies and procedures relating to alighting from and boarding vehicle are followed

1.5

Emergency stopping systems are identified and are actioned in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

2

Assess risks

2.1

Occupational hazards are correctly identified, recorded and reported in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

2.2

Occupational risks are assessed, recorded and reported based on identified hazards in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

3

Mitigate risks

3.1

Risk mitigation controls are developed, selected and implemented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

3.2

Risk mitigation controls are evaluated and amended as required in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

4

Use communications systems effectively

4.1

Communication with driver is undertaken effectively

4.2

Other workplace alerts and signals are identified and explained

4.3

Alerts and signals are followed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

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
Personal protective equipment is selected and worn 
Unsuitable personal protective equipment is reported 
Platforms are stood on with both feet and handles are held with two hands with an appropriate grip, in accordance with workplace policies and risk assessment procedures 
Policies and procedures relating to alighting from and boarding vehicle are followed 
Emergency stopping systems are identified and are actioned in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 
Occupational hazards are correctly identified, recorded and reported in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 
Occupational risks are assessed, recorded and reported based on identified hazards in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 
Risk mitigation controls are developed, selected and implemented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 
Risk mitigation controls are evaluated and amended as required in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 
Communication with driver is undertaken effectively 
Other workplace alerts and signals are identified and explained 
Alerts and signals are followed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIF3014 - Operate as an off-sider in the waste management industry
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