Telehandler Operations

Description

Participants will be equipped with skills and knowledge to operate an a telehandler with various attachments.

As a result of this program, participants will be able to:

• access, interpret and apply technical and safety information for telehandler

• assess hazards and risk associated with operating an telehandler

• peform pre-start checks and startup checks prior to operation

• perform telehandler operations

Purpose

This unit of competency RIIHAN309F – Conduct telescopic materials handler operations is suitable for individuals who need to operate a telescopic materials handler with a capacity of 3 tonnes or less in a workplace.

Entry requirements

There are age restrictions set by the Work Health and Safety legislation, all participants must be at least 18 years of age if requiring a National High Risk Work Licence, operating a slewing telehandler or for crane jib attachments with a lifting capacity over 3 tonnes.

A High-Risk Work Licence class C2 or above is required for slewing telehandlers, or CN or above for crane jib attachments over 3 tonnes.

This course requires the participant to comprehend and complete MIWT’s learning materials, i.e. MIWT’s Risk Assessment/ Job Safety Analyses. and the oral/written knowledge assessment.

Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
Persons who undertake this program require sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to read, comprehend and complete MIWT’s learning materials, i.e.

MIWT’s Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), and the oral/written knowledge assessment.

Assessment requirement

Candidates must successfully complete all assessment activities in order to assessed as competent.

The assessment for Telehandler course is to be conducted using a combination of written theoretical assessment and practical assessment during simulated work-based scenarios.

The following assessment methods are to be applied to collect the required assessment evidence in accordance with training package requirements:

Performance Assessment
The candidate will be required to demonstrate their practical skills set integrated with their knowledge during practical assessment activities.

These activities are sourced from varying equipment pre-start inspection, operational site checks and also fault finding and reporting. Trainers will regularly challenge test candidates throughout the course on varying equipment and mark their practical checklist accordingly.

All candidates are required to take part in a practical scenario to complete the course.

This is not a group-based activity, all participants are to show competence to undertake the activity with a holistic approach understanding all the varying roles and responsibilities.

Written Theory Assessment
The candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete the theory assessment comprising Section 1 Knowledge Assessment 34 short answer & multiple-choice questions.

These will be marked on the spot in order to provide the candidate with immediate feedback and to allow them to identify areas for further development.

Qualification

This unit of competence has been drawn from the nationally endorsed industry training package RII – Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package (Release 9.0) On successfully completing the training and assessment, a Statement of Attainment (SoA) for the unit T RIIHAN309F – Conduct telescopic materials handler operations.

The unit of competency is nationally recognised and provides individuals with a valuable qualification that can be applied throughout Australia.