From Package: Transport and Logistics
What you get
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to check and assess the operational capabilities of equipment in accordance with regulations, workplace procedures and requirements, within the transport and logistics industry.
It includes inspecting equipment and the work area, checking the operational capability of equipment and its safety devices, identifying and assessing the impact of faults on safety and work requirements, and recording and reporting inspection and testing results.
Safety checks and equipment tests are performed under limited supervision.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training course, participants will:
1. Inspect equipment and work area |
1.1 Equipment is inspected prior to start-up in accordance with workplace pre-operational functional safety check procedures and manufacturers specifications. 1.2 Aspects of equipment/work area found to be outside manufacturers and/or workplace specifications are reported to designated persons for appropriate action. |
2. Check equipment operational capability |
2.1 Equipment and components are tested after start-up in accordance with manufacturers specifications and workplace procedures. 2.2 Warning systems are all checked for operational effectiveness. |
3. Identify and assess impact of faults on work requirements |
3.1 Faults are identified and assessment made of the potential effect on the operation of the equipment for the required work. 3.2 Faults that may affect the safe operation of the equipment are reported to the appropriate personnel for rectification. |
4. Record and report results of inspection and testing |
4.1 The results of the inspection and testing are accurately reported in accordance with regulatory requirements, workplace policy and industry guidelines. 4.2 Records are clear, unambiguous and concisely kept in accordance with workplace policy. 4.3 Clear reference is made to any items which may affect the future safety of the equipment. |