Load and unload goods/cargo Training Course
Load and unload goods/cargo
TLID0015
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to load and unload goods and/or cargo. It includes loading and unloading goods and cargo, securing and protecting a load and completing all required documentation in accordance with relevant state or territory roads and traffic authority regulations and permit requirements.
We offer competitive pricing on all our courses and are happy to negotiate where more than one course or more than one student will be completing the course. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not available for this course. Discuss this with our support staff prior to beginning the course. Upon completion of the course you will be provided with a Photo identification card detailing your qualifications and a certificate demonstrating a Statement of Attainment (SOA).
Foundation Skills required
This section describes those pre-requisite language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Reading
Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations
Numeracy
Uses equipment operating capacity schedule to confirm safe weight load limits
Course Outline
1. Load and unload goods/cargo
1.1 Load characteristics are identified and taken into account when determining appropriate loading and unloading workplace procedures
1.2 Job hazards are identified and required actions taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
1.3 Dangerous or hazardous goods are identified and handled in accordance with the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and other relevant regulations and permit requirements, as required
1.4 Load is packed and unpacked to make safe and effective use of available spaces
1.5 Goods and/or cargo are loaded and unloaded in accordance with relevant mass and loading regulations and workplace procedures
1.6 Lifting aids and appliances are selected and used to aid loading procedures in accordance with workplace procedures and safety legislation
1.7 Unloading activities are conducted in a safe and efficient manner taking into account suitable locations, stowage, safe use of equipment and balance of remaining load
1.8 Goods requiring special handling and/or documentation are identified, and workplace procedures are followed
1.9 Relocated material is restacked appropriate for transport method, safe height, weight loading, size and crushability of goods
2. Secure, check and protect load
2.1 Load distribution is checked to ensure it is even, legal and within safe working capacity
2.2 Load is checked to ensure dangerous goods and hazardous substances are appropriately segregated in accordance with current ADG Code
2.3 Load is secured using correct load restraint and protection equipment for different loads, carrying and storage conditions
2.4 Load is protected in accordance with legal and workplace safety requirements
3. Complete documentation
3.1 Load is inspected and checked for security to travel in accordance with relevant regulations and permit requirements and current ADG Code, as required
3.2 All required goods documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements including current ADG Code, as required
More information on the legislative training requirements can be found here – Foundation Skills Companion
exerpt from – https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/TLID0015/unitdetails