TLIW2021
Clean and inspect pallets


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to clean and inspect pallets in accordance with regulations and workplace requirements in the transport and logistics industry.

It includes 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 relevant to pallet manufacturing processes.

Work is generally performed under some supervision, within a team/group 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

Identify workplace procedures, resources and requirements for cleaning pallets

1.1

Workplace operating procedures, including work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements for pallet cleaning, are identified and read

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.3

Equipment, including appropriate engineering controls and personal protective equipment, and consumables are selected in accordance with work area requirements

1.4

Specific requirements for pallet inspection and cleaning are identified and used in planning of work activities

1.5

Requirements for organisation of pallet storage before and after cleaning are identified to meet workplace requirements

2

Inspect and clean pallets

2.1

Information on serviceability requirements of pallets for required purposes is accessed and read

2.2

Pallet design features are noted and pallet types are identified for particular purposes

2.3

Pallets are inspected prior to, and during, cleaning to ensure that condition is appropriate for required use

2.4

Damaged pallets are tagged for repair or recycling

2.5

Pallets are cleaned following workplace procedures

2.6

Pallets are sorted and stacked in appropriate storage areas

2.7

Work is carried out in accordance with workplace practices and safe work procedures

3

Monitor and maintain cleanliness and tidiness of pallet cleaning and storage areas

3.1

Initiative is used to continuously monitor cleanliness, safety and tidiness of pallet cleaning and storage area

3.2

Housekeeping issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Cleaning equipment and supplies are maintained and stored

4

Complete assigned pallet cleaning and inspection duties

4.1

Assigned pallet cleaning and inspection duties are conducted in accordance with workplace requirements

4.2

Documentation concerning cleaning operations is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence of Performance

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:

adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures

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

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

carrying out inspection of pallets to workplace standards

communicating effectively with others

identifying, selecting and using relevant equipment

maintaining cleaning tools and equipment

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring and prioritising work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

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

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


Evidence of Knowledge

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:

documentation and record requirements

equipment used for cleaning and inspecting pallets and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in its use

housekeeping standards and procedures

operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for cleaning and inspecting pallets

problems that may occur and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

regulations relevant for cleaning and inspecting pallets

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

site layout and obstacles

workplace procedures and policies for cleaning and inspecting pallets including test methods for pallet strength and integrity.


Assessment Conditions

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.


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

W – Equipment and Systems Operations