Shift Materials Safely using Manual Handling Methods Training Course Training Course
Shift Materials Safely using Manual Handling Methods Training Course
TLID0020
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. Assess risks associated with relocating load
1.1 Products, goods or materials to be relocated are identified and assessed to determine appropriate relocation method
1.2 Storage locations are determined and potential routes to be followed are identified
1.3 Effect of load relocation on original load base is predicted
1.4 Points of balance are estimated
1.5 Required clearances are compared to available space and adjustments are made to moving loads to reflect required clearance
1.6 Worksite hazards are identified, and corrective action is taken prior to commencing shifting products, goods or materials
1.7 Risks in potential routes are considered
1.8 Risks to self are identified arising from the required lifting, load carrying, set down or movement of products, goods or materials
1.9 Manual handling procedures for lifting, lowering and carrying, pushing and pulling are identified
1.10 Team lifting processes are considered when moving loads
1.11 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is identified and used
1.12 Size to weight ratio of items to be manually handled are identified
2. Plan load relocation
2.1 Relocation of the load is planned consistent with the code of practice for manual handling and in accordance with the risk assessment
2.2 Process for relocating load is proposed, including predicting and planning for potential difficulties
2.3 Proposed process is checked for compliance with codes of practice and workplace procedures
3. Relocate load
3.1 Actions for lifting, lowering and carrying, pulling and pushing a load are in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
3.2 Team lifting tasks are coordinated
3.3 Planned process and route are followed
3.4 Relocated products, goods or materials are set down without damage to goods, personnel or equipment and are checked for stability
3.5 Relocation is checked to ensure it meets work requirements and variances are reported to relevant personnel
More information on the legislative training requirements can be found here – Foundation Skills Companion
exerpt from – https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/TLID0020/unitdetails