Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 8:56 PM AWST
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Assist with personnel and load transfer
Assist with personnel and load transfer
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSIS2006A
CPPSIS2006A
State Code
D1484
D1484
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
031101 - Surveying
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to assist with the use of light vehicles, including boats to transfer personnel and loads. It requires the ability to work with others to apply safe and efficient loading practices. Functions would be carried out under direct supervision and within organisational guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Assist with plan load preparation.
- 1.1 Supervisor instructions to load spatial and/or surveying requirements for site work are followed.1.2 Loading and unloading plans are followed to ensure efficiency and safety of operations.1.3 Characteristics of the load are taken into account to ensure that the distribution is even, legal and within safe working capacity.1.4 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate work environment.
2Assist with managing load.
- 2.1 Supervisor instructions for loading goods are followed.2.2 Lifting aids and appliances are selected and used to assist loading procedures in compliance with workplace procedures and applicable regulations and legislation.2.3 Load is secured using the correct load restraint and protection equipment.2.4 Load is protected according to legal and workplace OHS requirements.2.5 Loading and unloading activities are conducted in a safe and efficient manner taking into account suitable locations, stowage, safe use of equipment and balance of the remaining load.2.6 Goods requiring special handling or documentation are identified and appropriate procedures are followed.2.7 Personal protective equipment is used when required and according to organisational guidelines.
3Assist in the transfer of goods and personnel to the destination.
- 3.1 Traffic flowand work area conditions are constantly monitored and anticipated to allow for safe, injury-free and damage-free operations.3.2 Driver is advised of the most efficient route of travel by monitoring and anticipating traffic flow and conditions, road standards and other factors likely to cause delays or route deviations.3.3 Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities.3.4 Any occurrence in the work area that may affect the safety and efficiency of operations is reported to the supervisor.3.5 Vehicle is driven to the destination in line with supervisor instructions.
4Manage vehicle efficiency.
- 4.1 Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and checks as instructed by the supervisor.4.2 Performance and efficiency of vehicle operation are monitored during use.4.3 Defective or irregular performance or malfunctions are reported to the appropriate authority.4.4 Minor technical vehicle problems are addressed as directed, using problem-solving techniques.4.5 Vehicle records are maintained and updated, and information is processed according to workplace procedures.
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE758 | CPPSIS2016A | Assist with load transfer | Unit of competency |