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Evidence Guide: DEFCA318 - Shift loads manually utilising non motorised equipment

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DEFCA318 - Shift loads manually utilising non motorised equipment

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Plan and prepare to shift the load

  1. Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with WHS requirements.
  2. Job instructions are used to identify the type of load, safe working load and working load limits, and the distance and/or height to be moved.
  3. Load is examined to determine condition, length, bulk, weight, most appropriate method to shift the load and resources required.
  4. Any damage to load is recorded and reported to supervisor.
  5. A movement plan is developed, potential difficulties are identified, and the method of shifting the load and any requirement for additional personnel are approved by the supervisor.
  6. Tools, load shifting equipment and other materials are selected, checked for serviceability and any defects are reported to the supervisor.
  7. The work site is prepared to ensure sufficient clear space is available in accordance with job instructions.
Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with WHS requirements.

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Job instructions are used to identify the type of load, safe working load and working load limits, and the distance and/or height to be moved.

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Load is examined to determine condition, length, bulk, weight, most appropriate method to shift the load and resources required.

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Any damage to load is recorded and reported to supervisor.

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A movement plan is developed, potential difficulties are identified, and the method of shifting the load and any requirement for additional personnel are approved by the supervisor.

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Tools, load shifting equipment and other materials are selected, checked for serviceability and any defects are reported to the supervisor.

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The work site is prepared to ensure sufficient clear space is available in accordance with job instructions.

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Shift the load

  1. Load is broken down, where applicable, to allow handling and moving a number of single items to ensure the maximum weight of 500 kg is not exceeded.
  2. Mechanical strapping equipment and other securing devices are used, when applicable, to stabilise the load, in accordance with manufacturer’s and job instructions.
  3. Where applicable, the load is slung/unslung, using the correct securing devices, in accordance with national standards, safety codes and operational instructions.
  4. Mechanical aids and field machines are constructed, when required, by the approved shifting method, so that the load can be shifted in accordance with job instructions.
  5. Safe working limits for lifting equipment are identified and maintained.
  6. Load is moved safely in accordance with approved shifting method and steadied by tag lines, if required, and stored and stacked in relocated position.
  7. Any part of the load that is damaged during the lift is reported to the supervisor in accordance with standard procedures.
Load is broken down, where applicable, to allow handling and moving a number of single items to ensure the maximum weight of 500 kg is not exceeded.

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Mechanical strapping equipment and other securing devices are used, when applicable, to stabilise the load, in accordance with manufacturer’s and job instructions.

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Where applicable, the load is slung/unslung, using the correct securing devices, in accordance with national standards, safety codes and operational instructions.

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Mechanical aids and field machines are constructed, when required, by the approved shifting method, so that the load can be shifted in accordance with job instructions.

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Safe working limits for lifting equipment are identified and maintained.

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Load is moved safely in accordance with approved shifting method and steadied by tag lines, if required, and stored and stacked in relocated position.

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Any part of the load that is damaged during the lift is reported to the supervisor in accordance with standard procedures.

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Refurbish equipment and work site

  1. Site is cleaned and cleared of debris and unwanted material.
  2. Field machines, tools and equipment are cleaned, inspected, serviced, maintained and stored in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.
Site is cleaned and cleared of debris and unwanted material.

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Field machines, tools and equipment are cleaned, inspected, serviced, maintained and stored in accordance with standard procedures.

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Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to shift at least three different types of loads, of weights up to 500 kg, using at least three different methods utilising the load shifting equipment, mechanical aids and field machines listed in the Range Statement. Slinging devices must be used in conjunction with one load shifting activity using a field machine

Assessment must also confirm the ability to:

calculate safe working limits and working load limits of anchors, load attachment points and lifting/moving equipment

construct field machines and mechanical aids

safely strap, sling, lift and move loads without damage to the load, equipment or personnel

identify faults and deficiencies and take action to rectify any problems

communicate effectively and work in a team

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations that allows for the construction and use of a variety of nonmotorised load shifting equipment under a range of field conditions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

a suitable site for training and assessment

goods, cargo or materials to be lifted

appropriate load lifting equipment

a range of tools and equipment to construct mechanical aids and field machines

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

calculate and measure

use knots and lashings

splice and maintain cordage and SWR

handle materials and identify manual handling risks

use manual handling equipment to shift loads

use slings and securing devices

follow instructions/directives and report information

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

write at the level required to complete workplace forms and reports

calculate total weights of individual items and estimate overall load and compare with safe working load(s) of equipment

Required Knowledge

types of construction materials and their characteristics

workplace and equipment safety requirements including relevant WHS regulations, codes and standards applying to load shifting

handling requirements for different types of material and loads

storage requirements for different materials

use of tools and equipment relevant to shifting loads

pulling and lifting equipment relevant to manual handling operations

appropriate anchor points for locating slings and anchorages

estimation/calculation of weights

principles of team work

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

written communication to a level required to complete workplace forms and reports

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Personal protective equipment may include:

boots

cap

dust masks/respirators

ear plugs/muffs

gloves

hard hat

leather apron

safety glasses/goggles

Types of loads to be shifted may include:

aluminium sections

bagged material – cement, lime

defence stores – barbed wire, sandbags, steel pickets

drum material – adhesives, sealants

loaded pallets

medium density fibreboard (MDF)

particle board

plywood

stone

timber sections

Safe working load and working load limits may include:

static vertical load lifting up to 2.5 m above ground level

vertical lift and lateral load movement of 4 m total range

vertical lift and 360 degrees of load movement to a radius of 2 m

Methods of shifting loads may include:

chain blocks

flatbed hand trucks

hand trucks

incline planes

levers

mechanical aids and field machines

pallet trolleys

rollers

slab trolleys

Tools, load shifting equipment and other materials may include:

anchorages

cables

chains

cordage

crow bars

measuring tape/rule

mechanical aids

packers

slings

steel wire rope (SWR)

wedges

Other securing devices may include:

chains

mechanical strapping equipment

nets

ropes

Mechanical aids and field machines may include:

block and tackle, pulleys

gins, sheers and derricks

hand operated winches

improvised methods such as spanish windlass and parbuckles

jacks

use of expedient materials such as materials obtained on the job from resources available in the local environment

Standard procedures may include:

equipment manufacturer’s instructions

field engineering pamphlets

industry codes of practice

procedures manuals, job guides and other publications

WHS regulations and procedures related to load shifting

written and verbal orders and job instructions