Unit of competency Outline

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Move materials

Move materials

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC562070B
State Code
WA987
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/04/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/08/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
15/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the movement of materials around sites using front end loaders, hoists and other load shifting equipment. Licensing or certification may be required by local Worksafe or other regulatory authorities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform pre-start checks
  • 1.1. Perform pre-start checks of all plant/equipment in strict accordance with manufacturer's and enterprise requirements
  • 1.2. Inspect, activate and check for safe operation all plant/ equipment attachments consistent with standard operating procedures
2. Plan work load
  • 2.1. Inspect work areas to identify hazards and implement the appropriate prevention/control measures
  • 2.2. Take appropriate precautions to safeguard all site/non-site personnel
  • 2.3. Erect signs and barricades, appropriate to the task, to conform with enterprise safety requirements
  • 2.4. Select for the specific task appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • 2.5. Inspect work area to determine appropriate path for the movement of vehicular traffic
  • 2.6. Ensure work permits are issued and received by authorised personnel as/when required in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • 2.7. Confirm job requirements and expectations with relevant personnel
  • 2.8. Clarify non-standard requirements
  • 2.9. Accurately identify materials to be moved
  • 2.10. Identify and clarify material movements required
3. Shift loads
  • 3.1. Accurately assess weight of load by specified methods to ensure compliance with equipment load plate specifications
  • 3.2. Use the appropriate process/equipment to shift loads
  • 3.3. Observe all regulatory (state governing body) requirements regarding shifting loads
  • 3.4. Smoothly and consistently move controls and vehicle/equipment within safe operating practices/limits
  • 3.5. Use standard communication signals to coordinate safe movement of load
  • 3.6. Stack loads to enterprise specific requirements, ensuring the stability of the stack without creating a hazard to personnel and equipment
  • 3.7. Use appropriate equipment attachments to perform tasks according to standard enterprise procedures
  • 3.8. Effectively perform emergency evasive action should the need arise
4. Close down plant/ equipment
  • 4.1. Close down plant/equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • 4.2. Park/store and secure plant/equipment to conform with enterprise specific requirements
  • 4.3. Perform post-operational checks in strict accordance with manufacturer's requirements and standard operating procedures
  • 4.4. Clean down plant/equipment and dispose of waste following established procedures
  • 4.5. Complete all record keeping/logs/paperwork as required
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Variations
This unit may vary between enterprises depending upon:
type of equipment used such as:
scrapers and tractors
cleaning equipment and sweepers
front end loaders
hoists
pallet shifters
specialised loading equipment
type of materials moved
Typical problems
Typical problems may include:
equipment malfunctions
determining safe routes
scheduling of movements to suit production requirements
differing load shifting requirements
changing priorities over the shift
Paperwork
Paperwork may include:
electronic versions of instructions
records
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that the equipment and process material needs be understood and that the importance of critical material properties is known. Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
all pre-start checks are completed
appropriate paths for movement of vehicles/equipment are used
all actions are performed safely
problems are identified and appropriate action is taken (the problem is fixed or reported)
the correct material is delivered to the correct place in the correct amounts and at the correct time.
Competence must be demonstrated in the operation of all ancillary equipment to the level required for this unit of competency.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.

Method of assessment
Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and co-requisites relevant to their processes.

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
M1254 PMCSUP270A Move materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAG97 PMC562070 Move materials Unit of competency