TLIA0018Transfer cargo

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What an assessment for TLIA0018 must cover

35 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 12 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 cargo transfer

  • 1.1Cargo characteristics are identified to determine special handling or transfer equipment requirements
  • 1.2Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3Location of cargo in yard is confirmed and transfer method is determined
  • 1.4Pathway for cargo transfer is established and communicated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5Working area is prepared in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6Communication method is confirmed and equipment tested prior to transfer
  • 1.7Transfer method and equipment are selected to suit the cargo in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.8Selected transfer equipment is inspected before it is used in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 1.9Faulty or damaged transfer equipment is isolated, tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Transfer cargo

  • 2.1Cargo is secured using appropriate methods in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2Cargo is transferred safely in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3Communication is maintained effectively throughout the transfer

3 Complete cargo transfer

  • 3.1Cargo transfer is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2Transfer equipment is inspected for defects and secured in accordance with workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • applying workplace procedures
  • communicating effectively with others
  • completing relevant documentation
  • conducting checks on transfer equipment
  • estimating size, shape and special requirements of cargo
  • following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs
  • identifying, selecting and using relevant equipment, processes and procedures
  • monitoring performance of transfer equipment
  • operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • reporting hazards and faults in accordance with workplace procedures
  • using personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with workplace procedures

Knowledge evidence

  • Australian and international standards, codes and regulations relevant to transferring cargo/freight, including the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code
  • cargo marking and numbering systems
  • licensing requirements for transfer equipment
  • relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures
  • reporting of identified hazards, faults or malfunctions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • types of equipment used to transfer cargo, their applications, procedures and precautions for their use
  • working load limit (WLL) of cargo transfer equipment
  • workplace procedures and policies for handling and transferring cargo
  • workplace procedures for using transfer equipment

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Questions about assessing TLIA0018

What does an assessment tool for TLIA0018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIA0018 needs to address all 35 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 9 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 TLIA0018?

Auditori pulls the current release of TLIA0018 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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Can I check my existing TLIA0018 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of TLIA0018, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.

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