TLID0015
Load and unload goods/cargo
Duration:
1 Day
This Unit includes loading and unloading goods and cargo, securing and protecting a load and completing all required documentation in accordance with relevant State or Territory roads and traffic authority regulations / permit requirements.
Upon completion of the training, learners will have a fundamental knowledge of how goods / cargo are loaded and unloaded in accordance with relevant mass, dimension and loading regulations and workplace procedures as per the current chain of responsibility legislation.
Our Load and unload goods/cargo course will provide students with a basic understanding of the safe loading obligations of their job role. For this reason, it is a beneficial course for Drivers, Loaders & packers, Freight handlers, Consignees- anyone who receives goods, and Loading managers.
Course Delivery
On acceptance of enrolment, a learner guide and review questions will be provided to the student. To fulfil the training requirements for this course, the student must read through this, attempt and/or complete the review questions and bring both with them on the day.
This course is delivered face-to-face including classroom theory and practical training in a simulated confined space environment.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process which recognises a person’s knowledge and skills built from previous experience and courses. As this a one-day short course, and incorporates this assessment process, RPL is not available.
Course Content
The course outlines the following:
Identify load characteristics
Hazard identification & control
Identification of hazardous and dangerous goods
Loading regulations and workplace procedures
Lifting aids
Secure, check and protect loads
Security regulations and permits
Completing documentation
Mandatory Requirements
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Photo ID
Good English language and literacy skills
Appropriate clothing, including a hi-visibility shirt/vest and enclosed shoes or boots
Adequate health and fitness to carry out tasks safely
Pre-enrolment Process:
The student must understand the course requirements and may submit an Application for Enrolment Form which includes an assessment of their language, literacy, numeracy and digital capabilities for suitability and support requirements to be successful.
DATS staff will review the application and will advise the student if their application is accepted.
Course Fees
All enrolments are considered tentative until payment has been received.
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion participants will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment in TLID0015 - Load and unload goods/cargo.
