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This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to operate mobile load shifting equipment, including planning, moving and placing loads and shutting down and securing equipment after operation where knowledge of codes and signals is not required in workshops and/or on-site locations.
Where the selection and use of hand tools is required unitMEM18001Use hand tools should also be selected.
Where the use of a forklift is required unitTLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck should also be selected.
Where the use of an order picking forklift is required unitTLILIC0004Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck should also be selected.
Where the use of a vehicle loading crane with a capacity of 10 metre tonnes and above is required unitTLILIC0024Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) should also be selected.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4

What You'll Learn

1.

  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 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.

  • 2.1 Inspect work area to identify hazards, and implement appropriate prevention/control measures to avoid hazards
  • 2.3 Inspect attachments and/or equipment

3.

  • 3.1 Carry out pre-operational and post start-up equipment checks in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and/or operating manual
  • 3.2 Report defects and damage according to site procedures

4.

  • 4.1 Select the most appropriate load shifting device to suit load and shifting requirements
  • 4.3 Lift load, ensuring balance, vision of operation and protection of load
  • 4.4 Select and use the safe and efficient path of movement
  • 4.5 Check path of movement and monitor for obstacles and hazards
  • 4.6 Place loads ensuring safety, stability, protection of material and avoidance of hazards on-site

5.

  • 5.1 Park machinery in accordance with procedures, avoiding site and equipment hazards
  • 5.3 Complete post-operational check in accordance with operational procedures

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:
• following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
• identifying and interpreting tables, figures and instructions (both written and verbal) to work with others to operate mobile load shifting equipment
• performing routine safety, basic service and maintenance procedures as determined by manufacturers' specifications and site procedures
• calculating load masses and safe working loads and assessing calculation to ensure compliance with equipment load plate specifications
• selecting and safely operating appropriate load shifting equipment to shift loads, including interpreting communication signals and instructions
• conducting pre-operational checks, start-up and shutdown procedures
• determining load masses, including irregular shaped loads and equipment requirements
• demonstrating emergency operating procedures
• communicating faults, malfunctions and workplace hazards, reports and maintenance of operational records in accordance with site procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
• safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• pre-operational checks
• start-up and shutdown procedures
• manufacturers' and design specifications of load shifting device
• load chart
• licensing requirements
• load protection and safe load placement
• operational environment
• relevant hazards
• effect of load mass and shape on lifting and placing loads
• equipment load plate specifications
• appropriate permits
• workplace communication procedures.

Assessment Conditions

• Assessors must:
• have vocational competency in operating mobile load shifting equipment at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience
• satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires
• Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
• Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications
• Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

  • {'skill': 'Foundation Skills', 'description': 'This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.\nFoundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.'}

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 07 April 2026