Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
a. Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
a.1. locate, interpret and apply relevant information
a.2. provide customer/client service and work effectively with others
a.3. convey information in written and oral form
a.4. maintain workplace records
a.5. select and use appropriate workplace colloquial and technical language and communication technologies in the workplace context
a.6. follow the designated work plan for the job
a.7. use appropriate techniques and body positioning when lifting, lowering and carrying, pulling and pushing and team lifting
Interdependent assessment of units
a. This unit of competency may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a worker's job function
Required knowledge and skills
a. Relevant OHS and procedures and guidelines concerning the manual lifting and movement of loads
b. Risks when manually lifting and handling materials and goods and related precautions to control the risk, including:
b.1. the load on the spine during lifting
b.2. controlled actions on a movement during lifting
b.3. rotation and side movement of the spine during lifting
b.4. postures and positions during lifting
b.5. work layout
b.6. weight of the load
b.7. load type and position
b.8. frequency of shifting operations
b.9. distance over which load is to be shifted
b.10.time allowed for the shifting of the load
c. Workplace procedures and policies for the shifting of goods and materials
d. Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace
e. Site layout and obstacles
f. Ability to modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts, risk situations and environments
g. Ability to read and comprehend simple statements in English including material data safety sheets (where applicable)
h. Ability to identify containers and goods coding, IMDG markings and, where applicable, emergency information panels
i. Ability to estimate the size, shape and special requirements of loads
Resource implications
a. Access is required to opportunities to:
a.1. participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to shift materials safely using manual handling methods, and/or
a.2. shift materials safely using manual handling methods in an appropriate range of operational situations
Consistency in performance
a. Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
a.1. following designated work plans for load shifting jobs
a.2. using appropriate techniques and body positioning when lifting, lowering and carrying a load and when pulling and pushing and team lifting
a.3. applying safety precautions relevant to the load shifting task
b. Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
b.1. OHS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures
b.2. workplace procedures and work instructions concerning the manual shifting of loads
b.3. obtaining assistance from other team members when required
b.4. housekeeping procedures
b.5. environmental protection procedures when shifting materials
c. Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify any potential difficulties in safely shifting a load in accordance with OHS requirements and workplace procedures
d. Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
e. Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel
Context for assessment
a. Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a Registered Training Organisation:
a.1. As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate oral and/or written questioning
a.2. Appropriate practical assessment must occur:
a.2.1.at the Registered Training Organisation, and/or
a.2.2.in an appropriate work situation
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
a. Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
a.1. locate, interpret and apply relevant information
a.2. provide customer/client service and work effectively with others
a.3. convey information in written and oral form
a.4. maintain workplace records
a.5. select and use appropriate workplace colloquial and technical language and communication technologies in the workplace context
a.6. follow the designated work plan for the job
a.7. use appropriate techniques and body positioning when lifting, lowering and carrying, pulling and pushing and team lifting
Interdependent assessment of units
a. This unit of competency may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a worker's job function
Required knowledge and skills
a. Relevant OHS and procedures and guidelines concerning the manual lifting and movement of loads
b. Risks when manually lifting and handling materials and goods and related precautions to control the risk, including:
b.1. the load on the spine during lifting
b.2. controlled actions on a movement during lifting
b.3. rotation and side movement of the spine during lifting
b.4. postures and positions during lifting
b.5. work layout
b.6. weight of the load
b.7. load type and position
b.8. frequency of shifting operations
b.9. distance over which load is to be shifted
b.10.time allowed for the shifting of the load
c. Workplace procedures and policies for the shifting of goods and materials
d. Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace
e. Site layout and obstacles
f. Ability to modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts, risk situations and environments
g. Ability to read and comprehend simple statements in English including material data safety sheets (where applicable)
h. Ability to identify containers and goods coding, IMDG markings and, where applicable, emergency information panels
i. Ability to estimate the size, shape and special requirements of loads
Resource implications
a. Access is required to opportunities to:
a.1. participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to shift materials safely using manual handling methods, and/or
a.2. shift materials safely using manual handling methods in an appropriate range of operational situations
Consistency in performance
a. Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
a.1. following designated work plans for load shifting jobs
a.2. using appropriate techniques and body positioning when lifting, lowering and carrying a load and when pulling and pushing and team lifting
a.3. applying safety precautions relevant to the load shifting task
b. Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
b.1. OHS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures
b.2. workplace procedures and work instructions concerning the manual shifting of loads
b.3. obtaining assistance from other team members when required
b.4. housekeeping procedures
b.5. environmental protection procedures when shifting materials
c. Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify any potential difficulties in safely shifting a load in accordance with OHS requirements and workplace procedures
d. Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
e. Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel
Context for assessment
a. Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a Registered Training Organisation:
a.1. As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate oral and/or written questioning
a.2. Appropriate practical assessment must occur:
a.2.1.at the Registered Training Organisation, and/or
a.2.2.in an appropriate work situation