RIIHAN201E - Operate a forklift

What we give you in this unit:
Your unit is delivered to you in an electronic format via download, or WeTransfer. Our materials contain references and links to topical literature and Word documents; including
•    comprehensive Candidate Learning Guide;
•    Candidate Assessment Tool;
•    Trainer Marking Guide;
•    training support references and PowerPoint presentations
•    Competency assessment mapping against:
     o    performance criteria;
     o    foundation skills;
     o    performance evidence;
     o    knowledge evidence.
Our learning and assessment materials enable best practice teaching and learning, and facilitate compliance.
Our resources are able to be contextualised and replicated as you see fit.
Our licence allows you to reprint, badge, remove, and add materials to your specifications – if you feel it necessary.
Our resources still offer you the breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and competencies covering selecting, adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments.
Our resources still provide you with the technical advice and early leadership skills for problem resolution.
The licence allows for use online

Performance evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
The candidate must demonstrate evidence of completion of operating a forklift that safely, effectively and efficiently follows workplace procedures to carry out work activity on at least two occasions. This includes:

• conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
• manoeuvering and positioning forklift, and adjusting techniques to suit site conditions
• securing, lifting, transferring and placing load
• parking and securing equipment
• selecting, fitting and removing at least two forklift attachments, which must be certified and approved in line with workplace procedures and could include, but is not limited to, the following:
  • tyre handler
  • lifting device
  • slipper forks.

In the course of the above work, the candidate must also:

• locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures
• select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
• maintain awareness of surrounding environment and location of others when operating forklift
• act on or report monitoring system alerts and alarms
• identify common equipment faults
• monitor and anticipate traffic flow and area conditions, and use this to select the most safe and efficient travel route
• complete documentation for work activity
• coordinate work activities with others to complete work instruction.

Knowledge evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the following knowledge to effectively complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes:
Key policies, procedures and standards for forklift operations described in the performance evidence above, including:

• National Standard for high risk work
• hazard identification and relevant control measure implementation
• personal protective equipment
• environmental requirements
• housekeeping activities

Key site information, including:

• basic geological and survey data

Key features associated with equipment performance, including:

• equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
• common fault identification and basic diagnostics
• scheduled basic maintenance procedures and activities

Assessment conditions
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below.
The assessment must:

• include access to:
  • a forklift
  • materials to be shifted
  • personal protective equipment required for the activities described in the performance evidence
• be conducted in a safe environment
• be assessed in context of this sector's work environment
• be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed
• confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.