RIIHAN201E — Operate a forklift
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What an assessment for RIIHAN201E must cover
37 assessable components: 3 elements (18 performance criteria), 14 performance evidence and 3 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 forklift operations
- 1.1Access, interpret and apply forklift and load handling documentation for allocated job, and ensure the work activity is compliant
- 1.2Obtain, interpret, and clarify and confirm work requirements and briefings
- 1.3Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess potential risks, and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
- 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- 1.5Identify approved forklift attachments and comply with operating capacities of the allocated equipment
- 1.6Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencing work activity
2 Operate forklift in line with established requirements to complete work activity
- 2.1Carry out pre-start and start-up checks for equipment in line with workplace procedures
- 2.2Identify faults and rectify any faults within scope of own responsibilities, according to workplace procedures
- 2.3Fit, use and remove approved forklift attachments in line with workplace procedures and original manufacturer guidelines, engineering specifications and organisational policies and procedures
- 2.4Operate forklift to perform activity, including securing, lifting, transferring and placing loads in line with workplace procedures and equipment specifications
- 2.5Monitor traffic flow and work area conditions, facilitate safe operations and ensure the most efficient travel route is selected and used
- 2.6Secure, lift, transfer and place load in line with workplace procedure and work activity
- 2.7Monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
- 2.8Respond accordingly to equipment monitoring systems and alarms
- 2.9Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
3 Conduct housekeeping activities
- 3.1Clear work area and dispose or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
- 3.2Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
- 3.3Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices
Performance evidence
- The candidate must demonstrate evidence of completion of operating a forklift that safely, effectively and efficiently follows workplace procedures to carry out work activity on at least two occasions. This includes:
- conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
- manoeuvering and positioning forklift, and adjusting techniques to suit site conditions
- securing, lifting, transferring and placing load
- parking and securing equipment
- selecting, fitting and removing at least two forklift attachments, which must be certified and approved in line with workplace procedures and could include, but is not limited to, the following: tyre handler, lifting device, slipper forks.
- locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures
- select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- maintain awareness of surrounding environment and location of others when operating forklift
- act on or report monitoring system alerts and alarms
- identify common equipment faults
- monitor and anticipate traffic flow and area conditions, and use this to select the most safe and efficient travel route
- complete documentation for work activity
- coordinate work activities with others to complete work instruction.
Knowledge evidence
- Key policies, procedures and standards for forklift operations described in the performance evidence above, including: National Standard for high risk work; hazard identification and relevant control measure implementation; personal protective equipment; environmental requirements; housekeeping activities
- Key site information, including: basic geological and survey data
- Key features associated with equipment performance, including: equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations; common fault identification and basic diagnostics; scheduled basic maintenance procedures and activities
Foundation skills
- Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations
- Numeracy: Uses equipment operating capacity schedule to confirm safe weight load limits
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Questions about assessing RIIHAN201E
What does an assessment tool for RIIHAN201E need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIHAN201E needs to address all 37 unit components: 3 elements with 18 performance criteria, 14 performance evidence requirements, 3 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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