Operate a forklift

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver RIIHAN201A, 'Operate a forklift'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate a forklift' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for forklift operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements and briefings before proceeding

1.3. Fit and remove forklift attachments

1.4. Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

2. Operate forklift

2.1. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

2.2. Monitor and anticipate traffic flow and work area conditions to facilitate safe operations and to ensure the most efficient route of travel is selected and used

2.3. Manoeuvre and position forklift smoothly

2.4. Secure, lift, transfer and place load

2.5. Use forklift attachments in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements

2.6. Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms

2.7. Recognise and respond to site hazards and emergency situations

2.8. Complete work in accordance with the agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacities of the allocated equipment

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1. Carry out forklift inspections and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site requirements

3.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks

3.3. Carry out minor maintenance

3.4. Process records


Qualifications and Skillsets

RIIHAN201A appears in the following qualifications:

  • RII20109 - Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
  • RII30909 - Certificate III in Civil Construction
  • RII20309 - Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
  • RII21109 - Certificate II in Drilling Oil/Gas (On shore)
  • RII31409 - Certificate III in Road Construction and Maintenance
  • RII20909 - Certificate II in Drilling Operations
  • RII31509 - Certificate III in Road Marking
  • RII20409 - Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
  • RII20509 - Certificate II in Resource Processing
  • RII20209 - Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
  • RII30912 - Certificate III in Civil Construction