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Undertake manual handling

Undertake manual handling

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM11011
State Code
OAV60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to lift and move materials manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments.Maximum manual lifting weight is limited to Safe Work Australia recommendations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Lift materials manually
  • 2.1 Determine material weight correctly utilising most appropriate technique, and assess risks associated with lifting
  • 2.2 Undertake lifting techniques to Safe Work Australia recommended procedures and having regard to types of movement, methods, storage, height and position
3 Move/shift materials manually
  • 3.1 Select appropriate equipment, as required
  • 3.2 Place material safely and securely on moving equipment
  • 3.3 Relocate material ensuring safety of personnel and security of material
  • 3.4 Unload material and place in a safe and secure manner
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Replaces
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W5466 MEM11011B Undertake manual handling Unit of competency
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