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Undertake manual handling
Undertake manual handling
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM11011
MEM11011
State Code
OAV60
OAV60
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Original Release Date
26/06/2019
Nominal Hours
18
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to lift and move materials manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments.Maximum manual lifting weight is limited to Safe Work Australia recommendations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
- 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Lift materials manually
- 2.1 Determine material weight correctly utilising most appropriate technique, and assess risks associated with lifting
- 2.2 Undertake lifting techniques to Safe Work Australia recommended procedures and having regard to types of movement, methods, storage, height and position
3 Move/shift materials manually
- 3.1 Select appropriate equipment, as required
- 3.2 Place material safely and securely on moving equipment
- 3.3 Relocate material ensuring safety of personnel and security of material
- 3.4 Unload material and place in a safe and secure manner
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