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

TLIW2021A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Clean and inspect pallets

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIW2021A - Clean and inspect pallets
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to clean and inspect pallets in accordance with workplace requirements including identifying workplace procedures, resources and job specifications for cleaning pallets; inspecting and cleaning pallets; and monitoring and maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of pallet cleaning and storage areas. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in accordance with regulations and workplace requirements relevant to pallet manufacturing processes.Work is generally performed under some supervision, within a team/group environment. It involves the application of regulatory requirements and workplace procedures to the cleaning and inspection of pallets as part of pallet manufacturing processes in the transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
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: Identify workplace procedures, resources and requirements for cleaning pallets
  • Workplace operating procedures, including occupational health and safety requirements for pallet cleaning, are identified and read
  • Equipment (including appropriate engineering controls and personal protective equipment) and consumables are selected in accordance with work area requirements
  • Specific requirements for pallet inspection and cleaning are identified and used in the planning of work activities
  • Requirements for the organisation of pallet storage before and after cleaning are identified to meet workplace requirements
       
Element: Inspect and clean pallets
  • Information on serviceability requirements of pallets for required purposes is accessed and read
  • Pallet design features are noted and pallet types are identified for particular purposes
  • Pallets are inspected prior to, and during, cleaning to ensure that condition is appropriate for required use
  • Damaged pallets are tagged for repair or recycling
  • Pallets are cleaned following workplace procedures
  • Pallets are sorted and stacked in appropriate storage areas
  • Work is carried out following workplace practices and safe work procedures
       
Element: Monitor and maintain cleanliness and tidiness of pallet cleaning and storage areas
  • Initiative is used to continuously monitor the cleanliness, safety and tidiness of the pallet cleaning and storage area
  • Housekeeping issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Cleaning equipment and supplies are maintained and stored
       
Element: Complete assigned pallet cleaning and inspection duties
  • Assigned pallet cleaning and inspection duties are conducted in accordance with workplace requirements
  • Documentation concerning cleaning operations is completed in accordance with workplace 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.

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

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

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

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Regulations relevant to the cleaning and inspection of pallets

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the cleaning and inspection of pallets including test methods for pallet strength and integrity

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the cleaning and inspection of pallets

Problems that may occur when cleaning and inspecting pallets and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Documentation and record requirements

Equipment used during the cleaning and inspection of pallets and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in its use

Housekeeping standards and procedures required in the workplace

Site layout and obstacles

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when cleaning and inspecting pallets

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and labels relevant to the cleaning and inspection of pallets

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the cleaning and inspection of pallets

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when cleaning and inspecting pallets

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when cleaning and inspecting pallets in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Identify, select and efficiently and effectively use relevant materials and equipment when cleaning and inspecting pallets

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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

Maintain cleaning tools and equipment

Carry out inspection of pallets to workplace standards

Identify, select and efficiently and effectively use relevant materials and equipment when cleaning and inspecting pallets

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Work may be conducted in a range of work environments by day or night

in a range of work environments by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites

Workplace environment may include:

movement of equipment, goods, products, materials and vehicular traffic

The docking process is conducted:

as part of manufacture/repair activities with the operator using discretion and judgement within established specifications

Cleaning operations may be conducted:

by hand or machine involving detergents or solvents

Inspection may be:

by eye or using testing equipment

Workplace requirements for completing cleaning activities may include:

containing used cleaning agents and waste water in an appropriate manner

sorting and appropriately storing recyclable materials for collection

identifying maintenance requirements of any damaged equipment

tagging faulty equipment and notifying appropriate personnel of maintenance requirements of damaged or non-functioning equipment

checking work areas to ensure they meet required workplace standards

completing and maintaining schedules and records

OH&S requirements include:

manual handling, protective clothing, elimination/control of hazards, machine isolation and machine guarding

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

stationary and moving equipment, parts and materials

noise, light, energy sources

electrical equipment

humidity, air temperature, radiant heat

debris on floor

faulty racking

poorly stacked materials or finished pallets

faulty equipment

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Consultative processes may involve:

workplace personnel

supervisors and managers

customers/clients

suppliers

contractors

union representatives

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

fax

email

internet

barcode readers

oral, aural or signed communications

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established or standard procedures

Information/documents may include:

job specifications and workplace operating procedures

relevant Australian or international standards

manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools

supplier and/or client instructions

quality assurance standards for pallet manufacture

material safety data sheets (where applicable)

codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code

relevant regulations including the ADG Code

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

standards and certification requirements

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant codes and regulations pertaining to pallet manufacture

Australian Standards AS 2858 and AS 2082

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

ADG Code and regulations

workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

workers compensation regulations

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
Workplace operating procedures, including occupational health and safety requirements for pallet cleaning, are identified and read 
Equipment (including appropriate engineering controls and personal protective equipment) and consumables are selected in accordance with work area requirements 
Specific requirements for pallet inspection and cleaning are identified and used in the planning of work activities 
Requirements for the organisation of pallet storage before and after cleaning are identified to meet workplace requirements 
Information on serviceability requirements of pallets for required purposes is accessed and read 
Pallet design features are noted and pallet types are identified for particular purposes 
Pallets are inspected prior to, and during, cleaning to ensure that condition is appropriate for required use 
Damaged pallets are tagged for repair or recycling 
Pallets are cleaned following workplace procedures 
Pallets are sorted and stacked in appropriate storage areas 
Work is carried out following workplace practices and safe work procedures 
Initiative is used to continuously monitor the cleanliness, safety and tidiness of the pallet cleaning and storage area 
Housekeeping issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures 
Cleaning equipment and supplies are maintained and stored 
Assigned pallet cleaning and inspection duties are conducted in accordance with workplace requirements 
Documentation concerning cleaning operations is completed in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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