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Operate specialised light load shifting equipment

Operate specialised light load shifting equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
TLID2045
State Code
AWM67
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate specialised light load shifting equipment.It includes planning work for current working conditions; using controls and equipment operating systems to manage moving a unit and accessory operations; locating load and identifying load characteristics; moving materials and loads; monitoring and operating controls; and stopping, parking and securing equipment after operation in accordance with relevant state and/or territory codes, licence and/or permit and workplace requirements and regulations in the stevedoring, transport, warehousing and/or logistics industries.Safety checks and equipment tests are performed under limited supervision.Where the specialised light load shifting equipment operated is considered to be high-risk work, the operator must hold a high-risk work licence.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan work for current working conditions
  • 1.1 Traffic flow and work area conditions are constantly assessed and anticipated to ensure no injury to people or damage to equipment, loads or facilities
  • 1.2 Load characteristics are taken into account to ensure appropriate attachments are used to transport load, as required
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Occurrences in work area that affect safety and efficiency of operations are reported to appropriate personnel
2 Use controls and equipment operating systems to manage moving unit and accessory operations
  • 2.1 Light load shifting equipment is prepared and appropriate attachment is fitted
  • 2.2 Gear and operational levers are checked to ensure they are in neutral position prior to inserting ignition key and starting engine
  • 2.3 Engine is started in accordance with manufacturer guidelines to bring engine up to speed
  • 2.4 Instruments and gauges are monitored during start-up and operations to ensure operation is within manufacturer specifications and workplace safety requirements
  • 2.5 Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency of equipment movement and economy of equipment operations
  • 2.6 Equipment operations are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specified torque range
  • 2.7 Faults or damage to equipment are immediately reported to appropriate personnel
3 Locate load and identify load characteristics
  • 3.1 Load is located and identified in accordance with instructions
  • 3.2 Loading and unloading plans are followed to ensure efficiency and safety of operations
  • 3.3 Load characteristics are taken into account to ensure appropriate loading and unloading procedures are followed
  • 3.4 Hazardous goods are identified, and relevant procedures are taken into account when planning and conducting work
  • 3.5 Load weight and dimensions are established within equipment capacity
4 Move materials and loads
  • 4.1 Light load shifting equipment is manoeuvred and positioned using smooth and controlled movements
  • 4.2 Manoeuvres are made within equipment limits and in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 4.3 Materials are moved ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to equipment or goods
5 Monitor and operate controls
  • 5.1 Light load shifting equipment controls are monitored and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 5.2 Control systems are interpreted and acted on in accordance with statutory authority regulations, manufacturer guidelines and workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Control faults are identified and reported in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
6 Stop, park and secure light load shifting equipment
  • 6.1 Light load shifting equipment is brought to a controlled halt in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
  • 6.2 Light load shifting equipment is parked without injury to personnel or damage to equipment, loads or facilities in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.3 Light load shifting equipment is secured on a flat, even surface, clear of doorways, aisles, access ways or blind corners in accordance with securing procedures for appropriate equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5075 TLID2045A Operate specialised light load shifting equipment Unit of competency