Time investment |
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| Experienced 4 hour + course | |
| Required pre-work: | Nil |
| In class theory training: | 1.5 Hours. |
| In class practical training: | 1.5 hours. |
| In class theory assessment: | 1 hours. |
| Practical assessment | .75 hours 1-on-1 |
| All times may vary depending on existing level of competence, pace of learning, numbers in class, etc. The trainer will adapt the course in response to these factors. For smaller groups (4 or less) the practical assessment may be done in class time. |
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Duration:2 Days
Delivery:Face to Face
Who is the course designed for?
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to secure cargo, in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements, as part of work activities within the transport and logistics industry. It includes preparing to secure cargo/containers, lashing and unlashing cargo, protecting cargo from weather and packing and unpacking cargo.
This course is designed for participants already working with cargo and containers in the transport and logistics industry.
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What does the course offer?
The program has been organised to provide students with general skills, background information and specific knowledge about safe methods to secure cargo/containers, which is then applied in discussion, questioning, role-plays and practical application for the industry specific unit.
The program is delivered ‘on-the-job’ at the client’s premises. Training delivery combines face-to-face trainer led theory classes and practical sessions. In most cases there will be no more than 8 students in any class.
Students are provided with all required course material including a training manual that covers all parts of the course. Additional material will be made available during training sessions if required.
Forkpro Australia, as far as is practical, will ensure that employers and students are kept informed of their progress throughout the training and assessment process.
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Course requirements
Due to the duration of this course participants must already be working within industry.
Please ensure you read the pre-enrolment course conditions before deciding to enrol in this course. These are available on our website http://forkpro.com.au/student-support.
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Pre-requisite units
Nil.
“If you have any concerns or question re the pre-enrolment conditions please call us on 1300 789 606 or email enquiries@forkpro.com.au. to discuss”
COURSE OUTLINE
Work area is prepared and maintained, in accordance with national standards, safety codes and workplace procedures
- Unsafe work practices and/or equipment are reported to appropriate personnel
- Appropriate protective clothing, equipment and fittings are selected
- Form work is erected where no lashing points exist
- Lashing plan is read and interpreted
- Work is conducted, in accordance with industry standards, statutory requirements, safety codes, site operating requirements and any special cargo requirements
- Lashing points are identified and appropriate fittings and lashing equipment are used for each lashing point
- Cargo is lashed and secured to lashing points, ensuring the correct spread of lashings and that lashings are secured, attached and tensioned
- Tensioners are securely fastened
- When unlashing, fittings are released, disconnected and removed from the cargo
- Lashing equipment is placed in designated storage areas or cleared from work area
- No injury to personnel or damage to machinery or cargo during lashing/unlashing operations is ensured
- Lashing is completed, in accordance with lashing plan
- Cargo is covered/uncovered safely ensuring appropriate covering and lashing, no injury to personnel or damage to cargo or equipment
- Work is conducted, in accordance with the requirements of national standards, safety codes of practice and workplace procedures
- Damaged cargo is identified and reported, in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Cargo is sorted and stacked prior to packing or after unpacking, ensuring the stack is in the correct location, in accordance with national standards, safety codes, and workplace procedures
- Cargo is identified through the interpretation of marks or numbers
- Tight stow of cargo is maintained
- Cargo is handled ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to cargo or equipment
How are students assessed?
- Recognition of current skills and knowledge are available for component of this course.
- Students will undergo assessment via a combination of:
- Workplace observation
- Oral/written questioning
- Practical exercise
- The oral/written assessment is “closed book” and no outside assistance is permitted.
Groups can sit for the test at one time providing there is sufficient separation.
The practical assessment requires the completion set tasks using various lifting techniques and aids. - Within 30 days of successful completion a “Statement of Attainment” will be supplied to the student.
What if I have a disability, learning difficulties or cannot write in English?
Students enrolling in this course will need basic English language literacy and numeracy skills.
It is important to evaluate these skills prior to deciding to enrol.
Support can be offered in various forms such as:
- Language Literacy and Numeracy evaluation.
- Verbal assessments.
- Additional training if required.
- Referral to support organisations.
It is best to discuss your situation prior to enrolling, as we may be able to offer a varied course structure
or put in place some other strategies before enrolment. There are 2 sections of the course – training and
assessment for the unit of competence. Therefore, it is important that we establish any support required
before enrolment.
To discuss this please call us on 1300 789 606 or
enquiries@forkpro.com.au.
Individual Requirements
- Students must provide their Unique Student identifier
(see www.usi.gov.au). - Suitable photo identification must be presented on the day to confirm your identity.
- PPE appropriate to your work site must be worn.
- NOTE: Persons residing in Australia on a STUDENT VISA cannot enrol in this course.
All training for Student Visa holders must be through a CRICOS provider.
See www.training.gov.au.
For the full list of requirements please refer to our pre-enrolment course conditions
available on our website at
http://forkpro.com.au/student-support
It is recommended that prospective students read the Learner Handbook available at the above web address also.
If you have any concerns or question re the pre-enrolment conditions please call us on 1300 789 606 or email
enquiries@forkpro.com.au to discuss
