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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 and specialised cargo including powders, raw grain product and controlled waste are identified and handled in accordance with required workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)/occupational safety and health (OSH) and regulated requirements | ||
1.3 | Vehicle is loaded in consultation with relevant documentation and personnel 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 workplace 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 |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range Statement
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. |
Sectors
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
D – Load Handling |