AMPOPR305 — Operate a forklift in a specific work area

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What an assessment for AMPOPR305 must cover

33 assessable components: 5 elements (18 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for work

1.1Identify specific features of work area that need to be taken into account when moving load
1.2Identify workplace, industry and regulatory requirements for operating a forklift in the specific work area
1.3Identify workplace health and safety hazards that exist in the work area, and manage the associated risks posed when moving load, including using personal protective equipment
1.4Identify the hygiene and sanitation requirements for load to be moved, relevant to work area and type of load
1.5Identify manufacturer’s specifications for driving the forklift

2 Identify characteristics of load

2.1Identify characteristics of the load to be transported, and plan to use appropriate equipment and attachments
2.2Identify potential hazards associated with moving the load, and manage associated risks
2.3Identify any hazardous materials to be loaded and the workplace, industry and regulatory requirements for moving those materials

3 Transport product

3.1Select and fit any special attachments required
3.2Carry out operation checks on equipment
3.3Erect barriers or warning signs where required
3.4Handle forklift and pallets following the requirements of specific work locations
3.5Lift, transport and set down load, taking specific features of load and work area into consideration, following workplace health and safety, quality assurance, and hygiene and sanitation requirements
3.6Use hand-eye coordination skills when operating forklift

4 Store products

4.1Store product following workplace quality, hygiene and sanitation requirements
4.2Rack or store products and pallets following work instructions

5 Maintain records

5.1Maintain records and report any issues with load, equipment or work area to supervisor
5.2Maintain equipment records following workplace requirements

Performance evidence

The assessor must observe the individual operating a forklift, adapting to the specific requirements of the work area, for at least 15 minutes and including lifting, moving and setting down a minimum of one load.
There must also be evidence that the individual has completed two shifts on the job, fulfilling workplace requirements (these shifts may include normal rotations into and out of the relevant work task).
All performance evidence specified above must be demonstrated in a meat processing premises.

Knowledge evidence

characteristics, capabilities and limitations of the forklift
operational checks to be carried out on forklift
how to identify issues, such as damage or leaks, which may compromise operational capability or safety
efficient and safe driving techniques
workplace health and safety hazards associated with driving a forklift in specific work area, and how the associated risks are controlled
specific features of the workplace that impact on the operation of the forklift, such as operating in a cold environment
typical hazards associated with the load being moved, and how the associated risks are managed
hygiene and sanitation requirements for moving meat and meat products, or non-food materials, within work area
safe weight limits
safe work procedures

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret and apply information in operating manuals Interpret safety signs and information
Oral communication: Ask questions to clarify information Report any issues to supervisor promptly

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What does an assessment tool for AMPOPR305 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AMPOPR305 needs to address all 33 unit components: 5 elements with 18 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AMPOPR305?

Auditori pulls the current release of AMPOPR305 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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