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Transfer loads

Transfer loads

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMSUP205
State Code
AXO13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to move loads using cranes and gantries. It applies to operators who are required to plan and apply the correct method to secure and move the goods safely without damage to the goods, personnel or equipment.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.This unit of competency applies to all sectors of the industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.The person undertaking this role may require licences to cover the operation of forklift trucks or other regulated load shifting devices. Licensing or certification may be required by the local Worksafe or other regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan operation
  • 1.1 Correctly identify products, goods or material to be relocated
  • 1.2 Identify load characteristics, including mass, volume, shape, balance and dimensions
  • 1.3 Identify most efficient and appropriate piece of equipment to be used
  • 1.4 Estimate points of balance
  • 1.5 Consider effect of moving contents which may be loose, liquid, dangerous or hazardous
  • 1.6 Determine location of storage
  • 1.7 Carry out risk analysis for job
  • 1.8 Complete required hazard controls
  • 1.9 Identify most efficient and appropriate movement route
2 Prepare for lift
  • 2.1 Select appropriate lifting equipment
  • 2.2 Check and test lifting gear as required
  • 2.3 Calculate safe working load (SWL) or working load limit (WLL)
  • 2.4 Clarify any non-standard requirements
  • 2.5 Report and replace any unsafe lifting gear
  • 2.6 Secure movable/loose parts of load
  • 2.7 Attach load suitable for transfer
3 Transfer load
  • 3.1 Prepare load destination to accept load
  • 3.2 Move load safely to required destination in accordance with planned procedure
  • 3.3 Use standard communication signals to coordinate safe movement of the load
  • 3.4 Remove equipment/gear/accessories safely from load
  • 3.5 Inspect equipment/gear/accessories for wear and damage, and clean, maintain, store and record usage and condition
  • 3.6 Complete site/job records
4 Respond to routine problems
  • 4.1 Monitor transfer frequently and critically throughout load shifting using measured/indicated data and senses (e.g. sight and hearing) as appropriate
  • 4.2 Recognise transfer problems
  • 4.3 Identify and take action on causes of routine problems
  • 4.4 Log problems as required
  • 4.5 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8287 MSAPMSUP205A Transfer loads Unit of competency