Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:10 PM AWST
23/07/2026 1:10 PM AWST
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Coordinate furniture removal
Coordinate furniture removal
Unit of competency
National Code
TLID3050A
TLID3050A
State Code
WI811
WI811
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the removal of furniture and effects, including the correct parking of a removal vehicle, determining access arrangements, identifying potential hazards, developing, communicating and monitoring an appropriate removal plan prior to uplift, and completing all relevant records.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Park vehicle
- 1.1 Vehicle is parked with due consideration of critical factors
- 1.2 Need for use of visual safety equipment is determined and where applicable this equipment is positioned in accordance with workplace procedures, local authority requirements and state/territory requirements
- 1.3 Access to vehicle is planned to ensure minimisation of traffic wear on gardens and lawns, and avoidance of obstructions
- 1.4 Potential external hazards are identified and appropriate action is planned to minimise risk of injury and/or damage to items and equipment during removal activities
2 Define job requirements
- 2.1 Customer needs and perception of job are clearly established through appropriate questioning and discussion based on removal consultant appraisal
- 2.2 In consultation with customer, consultant/client inventory is checked for accuracy and any discrepancies are made known to appropriate workplace personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.3 Initial inspection of total job is undertaken with customer and an appropriate loading sequence is ascertained
- 2.4 Potential internal hazards are identified and appropriate action is planned to minimise risk or injury and/or damage to items, equipment or structure
- 2.5 Special requirements are identified and negotiated with customer
- 2.6 Customer is appropriately advised of any pre-damaged or damage-risked items and appropriate documentation is completed
- 2.7 Dangerous or hazardous items that are unacceptable for removal are identified and customer is appropriately informed
- 2.8 Confirmation is made that items are appropriately prepared for travel, in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Plan and monitor loading
- 3.1 Loading plan is confirmed in consultation with appropriate onsite removal team members
- 3.2 Confirmed loading plan is communicated to all onsite removal team members
- 3.3 Relevant information regarding loading plan is communicated to dispatch staff or other appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.4 Removal team performance is monitored to ensure requirements of loading plan are met
4 Complete records
- 4.1 Required records are updated accurately, legibly and promptly according to company procedures
- 4.2 Records are checked to ensure they include all required information relevant to the job
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Removal sites may include:
commercial premises
domestic premises
industrial premises
Customers may be:
external
internal
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in a variety of weather conditions
Critical factors when parking a removal vehicle may include:
obstructions and hazards
parking and traffic restrictions
positioning of vehicle
required permissions (customer, body corporate)
suitability of driveway (e.g. to support vehicle weight)
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
high visibility vests
safety footwear
safety glasses
Hazards may include:
door and passageway widths and tight internal corners
driveway length and surface
lawn sprinklers on automatic timers
low hanging light fittings and other fixture obstructions
obstructions
parking restrictions
power and telephone lines, trees and landscaping
stairs and steps
uneven or unstable ground
unfriendly pets
Requirements for access may include:
additional gear and equipment
authorities and permits
communications equipment
hours of operation
personal protective equipment
removal duration
site restrictions and procedures
site security arrangements
Loading plan may include:
estimated time to complete loading
loading sequence of furniture and effects
positioning of load on vehicle
Consultative processes may involve:
customers
management and other office personnel
occupational health and safety specialists
other employees and supervisors
other professional and technical staff and trades people
union representatives
Special requirements may include:
dismantling items
temporary removal of doors and fittings on site
using of tradespersons such as electricians, carpenters, cabinet makers
Communications may include:
fixed and mobile phones, radio, fax, laptop computer/Internet
oral/aural communications
written communications, including completing and signing documents
Workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
organisational procedures
Calculations may involve the basic use of a range of technology including:
calculator
computer
manual techniques
Documentation may include:
consultant appraisal report
customer instructions
emergency procedures
incident reports
job dockets
job safety analysis
job specifications and procedures
manufacturer specifications
quality assurance procedures
risk assessment procedures
site plan
standards and certification requirements
workplace operating procedures and policies
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
local council regulations and requirements
relevant state/territory:
environmental protection legislation and regulations
roads and traffic authority vehicle driver licence requirements
traffic Act and related regulations
WHS/OHS legislation and regulations
Visual safety equipment may include:
barriers
bollards
safety cones
safety tape
warning and advisory signs
Appropriate workplace personnel may include:
customer service supervisor/manager
operations supervisor/manager
Removal sites may include:
commercial premises
domestic premises
industrial premises
Customers may be:
external
internal
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in a variety of weather conditions
Critical factors when parking a removal vehicle may include:
obstructions and hazards
parking and traffic restrictions
positioning of vehicle
required permissions (customer, body corporate)
suitability of driveway (e.g. to support vehicle weight)
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
high visibility vests
safety footwear
safety glasses
Hazards may include:
door and passageway widths and tight internal corners
driveway length and surface
lawn sprinklers on automatic timers
low hanging light fittings and other fixture obstructions
obstructions
parking restrictions
power and telephone lines, trees and landscaping
stairs and steps
uneven or unstable ground
unfriendly pets
Requirements for access may include:
additional gear and equipment
authorities and permits
communications equipment
hours of operation
personal protective equipment
removal duration
site restrictions and procedures
site security arrangements
Loading plan may include:
estimated time to complete loading
loading sequence of furniture and effects
positioning of load on vehicle
Consultative processes may involve:
customers
management and other office personnel
occupational health and safety specialists
other employees and supervisors
other professional and technical staff and trades people
union representatives
Special requirements may include:
dismantling items
temporary removal of doors and fittings on site
using of tradespersons such as electricians, carpenters, cabinet makers
Communications may include:
fixed and mobile phones, radio, fax, laptop computer/Internet
oral/aural communications
written communications, including completing and signing documents
Workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
organisational procedures
Calculations may involve the basic use of a range of technology including:
calculator
computer
manual techniques
Documentation may include:
consultant appraisal report
customer instructions
emergency procedures
incident reports
job dockets
job safety analysis
job specifications and procedures
manufacturer specifications
quality assurance procedures
risk assessment procedures
site plan
standards and certification requirements
workplace operating procedures and policies
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
local council regulations and requirements
relevant state/territory:
environmental protection legislation and regulations
roads and traffic authority vehicle driver licence requirements
traffic Act and related regulations
WHS/OHS legislation and regulations
Visual safety equipment may include:
barriers
bollards
safety cones
safety tape
warning and advisory signs
Appropriate workplace personnel may include:
customer service supervisor/manager
operations supervisor/manager
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation, workplace procedures and industry standards
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation.
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation, workplace procedures and industry standards
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation.
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWM47 | TLID3050 | Coordinate furniture removal | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J802 | TLI33313 | Certificate III in Furniture Removal | Qualification |