Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Operations (mobile plant)
Equivalencies: This unit of competence is based on units 92-0001 (fork-lift operator) of
the National Road Transport Industry Competency Standards and unit
16.0 of the National Coal Sector Competency Standards project
(underground production) and incorporates unit 11.10a of the National
Metal and Engineering Industry Competency Standards
Pre-start checks may include inspection of hydraulic hoses and gas lines for leaks and checking that gas bottles are charged; wheels and tyres are free from damage and at the correct pressure; chains are tensioned correctly, safety cage undamaged, engine oil and water levels and brake and clutch fluid levels are to manufacturer's specification, drivers compartment is free of obstacles and the battery is charged
Components inspected after start-up may include gauges/warning lights, brake lights and lights, indicators, park brake, steering and foot brake, revolving warning light/siren, horn, controls and transmission
Records may include details of faulty equipment, action taken and results of testing
Appropriate authorities may include the supervisor or maintenance personnel
Performance indicators may include warning lights, oil pressure gauge and temperature gauge
Load characteristics may include hazardous cargo which may contain flammable, explosive, poisonous, corrosive or radioactive substances
Fork-lift operations may include stacking or de-stacking a load and loading or unloading a vehicle
State of readiness may mean that the batteries are to be charged, fluid levels are to be topped up and fuelling is carried out

Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Equipment capabilities and limitations
Operational procedures
Applying hand eye co-ordination
Attaching/detaching accessories/attachments
Safely slinging loads
Pre-start, start up and shut down procedures
Operating and manoeuvring vehicles and attachments
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of equipment operated
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety standards; Relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Relevant Australian standards; Enterprise, site and equipment safety requirements; Fork-lift equipment and associated attachments; Fork-lift operations; Operator maintenance; Communications principles; Load limitations; Introduction to power production plant; Typical arrangement of power production plant; Mathematics; Safe operating principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Apply relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Apply relevant Australian standards; Apply enterprise site and equipment safety requirements; Communicate effectively; Start up, park up and shut down fork-lift; Lift, transfer and position loads; Operate fork-lift and its associated attachments; Apply hand-eye co-ordination; Apply data analysis techniques and tools; Use hand tools; Maintain equipment records; Calculate safe working loads.