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Operate a Forklift Truck
National High Risk License in a Prescribed Occupation
"Beginning to End" Training and Assessment
100% funded for eligible candidates (conditions apply)
TITLE: Operate a forklift Truck
COURSE: 30496QLD
UNIT CODE: OHSCER207A
DESCRIPTOR: This unit of competency covers the functions required to prepare and operate a forklift truck to meet minimum training and assessment standards for the purposes of certification. This unit has been developed in accordance with the AQTF licensing and assessment requirements.
This unit involves planning the work for the prevailing working conditions, using the controls and operating systems to manage the operation of the equipment, locating the load and identifying the load characteristics, safely moving the load, monitoring the controls and stopping, shutting down and securing the equipment after the completion of operations.
Unit Overview: Through the combination of theory and practical training, this course provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills required to safely operate a forklift truck.
Unit Outline:
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1.0 Assess and secure equipment and work area
1.1 Conduct routine checks
1.1.1 External check of vehicle/equipment is conducted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications or equivalent.
1.1.2 Attachments are inspected to ensure security.
1.2 Plan work
1.2.1 Work area is inspected to identify hazards and appropriate prevention/control measures are implemented to avoid hazards.
1.2.2 Site/non-site personnel are safeguarded (protected) by a variety of measures including the erection of barricades and posting of signs consistent with principles of the hierarchy of prevention/control.
1.2.3 Work area is inspected to determine appropriate path of movement for loads and equipment/vehicles.
1.2.4 Permits required to carry out job are obtained from authorised personnel.
1.2.5 Job requirements are confirmed with relevant site personnel.
1.3 Check controls and equipment
1.3.1 Pre-operational and post start up equipment checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and/or operating manual.
1.3.2 Defects and damage are reported according to site procedures.
2.0 Shift load
2.1 Shift load
2.1.1 Material is shifted using appropriate equipment.
2.1.2 Weight of load is assessed to ensure compliance with equipment load plate specifications.
2.1.3 Controls and levers are applied to ensure safe and effective operation of equipment.
2.1.4 Speeds of vehicles/equipment are maintained to safe operating limits.
2.1.5 Communications are correctly given and interpreted with co-workers and other relevant persons to ensure the application of the principles of the hierarchy of control in the co-ordination of work activity.
2.1.6 Loads are placed to ensure stability of material and the avoidance of hazards on site.
2.1.7 Emergency procedures are carried out minimising risk to personnel.
3.0 Secure site
3.1 Shut down equipment
3.1.1 Machinery is parked avoiding equipment hazards.
3.1.2 Shut down is conducted in accordance with manufacturer's specification to isolate vehicles.
3.1.3 Post operational check is completed in accordance with operational procedures.
3.2 Secure site
3.2.1 Machinery is parked avoiding site hazards.