Load and Unload Plant
RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant
Entry Requirements:
- Participants must provide identification and be 18 years of age or over.
- Sound verbal and written comprehension of the English language is mandatory.
- Trousers‚ shirt and safety boots are required to be worn at each session.
Our one day training course is for people who have minimal or no load and unloading plant experience.
It’s an intensive, hands-on training course, with the majority of the time spent loading and unloading plant onto a truck or float.
A strong theoretical component also focuses on safe operating procedures.
It’s an intensive, hands-on training course, with the majority of the time spent loading and unloading plant onto a truck or float.
A strong theoretical component also focuses on safe operating procedures.
On successful completion of the program you will receive a Statement of Attainment for:
- RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant.
You will gain an understanding of:
- Plan and prepare
- Load the plant
- Secure the plant
- Unload the plant
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate
achievement of the element.
achievement of the element.
1. Prepare to load and unload plant
1.1 Access, interpret and apply load handling documentation to ensure work activity is compliant
1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3 Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
1.5 Obtain and display signage, and erect barriers to isolate the loading and unloading site from general traffic flow in line with safe work practices
2. Load the plant in line with established requirements
2.1 Confirm the dimensions and capacity of the float or trailer to safely carry the plant
2.2 Select tools and loading equipment in line with work requirements
2.3 Identify faults, and rectify or report prior to commencement of work, within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
2.4 Confirm preparation procedures of the plant for transportation has been completed
2.5 Place and secure loading aids in line with workplace procedures
2.6 Confirm the loading procedure with operator and/or guide before loading commences
2.7 Move the plant item onto the trailer or float and halt at the designated position as per workplace procedures
2.8 Secure plant to trailer or float in line with workplace procedures
3. Unload the plant in line with established requirements
3.1 Confirm the unloading procedure with operator and guide before unloading commences
3.2 Place and secure unloading aids, including ramps, in accordance with the trailer or float specifications
3.3 Slacken securing devices and remove according to workplace procedures
3.4 Move the plant item off the trailer or float and halt at the designated position
3.5 Stow loading aids including ramps, bridging materials and securing devices as per workplace procedures
Assessment
Assessments will be conducted using a theory and practical assessment tool.
The assessor will inform you of each of the assessments prior to them being conducted.

Investment: $300
Duration: 1 day
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