You must be able to:

Interpretation of information

Interpret the information to move, handle or store occupational resources, and use and store lifting aids and equipment for the following:

  • technical

  • product and regulatory

  • oral

  • written

  • graphical presentation

Safe work practices

Comply with the relevant legislation and official guidance to move, handle or store occupational resources and maintain safe and healthy work practices relating to the following:

  • methods of work

  • safe use of health and safety control equipment

  • safe use of lifting aids

  • protection of the environment

Selection of resources

Select the required resources associated with moving, handling or storing:

  • lifting and handling aids

  • container(s)

  • fixing, holding and securing systems

Minimise the risk of damage

Comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area by:

  • protecting the occupational resources and their surrounding area from damage

  • maintaining a safe, clear and tidy work area

  • disposing of waste in accordance with current legislation

Comply with occupational resource information

Comply with the contract information to move, handle or store resources efficiently to the required specification by:

  • Demonstrating work skills to:

    • move

    • position

    • store

    • secure

    • use lifting aids and kinetic lifting techniques

  • Move, handle or store occupational resources to meet product information and organisational requirements relating to at least three of the following:

    • sheet material

    • loose material

    • bagged or wrapped material

    • fragile material

    • tools and equipment

    • components

    • liquids

Allocated time

Complete the work within the estimated, allocated time in accordance with organisational procedures, the programme of work and to meet the needs of other occupations and/or client

Next: Knowledge

You must know and understand:

Interpretation of information

Why organisational procedures have been developed and how they are implemented

Types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to:

  • technical

  • product and regulatory

  • oral

  • written

  • graphical presentation

The importance of reporting and rectifying inappropriate information

How to obtain information to use and store lifting aids and equipment

Safe work practices

Information for relevant, current legislation and official guidance and how it is applied

The types of fire extinguishers and how and when they are used in relation to water, CO2, foam, powder

How emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills in relation to:

  • fires, spillages, injuries

  • emergencies relating to occupational activities

The organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to:

  • operative

  • site

  • workplace

  • vehicles

  • company

  • customer

  • the general public

How to report risks and hazards identified by the following:

  • methods of work

  • manufacturers’ technical information

  • statutory regulations

  • official guidance

The accident reporting procedures and who is responsible for making the report

Why, when and how health and safety control equipment identified by the principles of prevention should be used in relation to:

  • collective protective measures

  • personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

  • local exhaust ventilation (LEV)

How to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance

The organisational procedure when dealing with potential accidents, health hazards and the environmental impact whilst working:

  • below ground level

  • in confined spaces

  • at height

  • with tools and equipment

  • with materials and substances

  • moving and storing materials by manual handling and mechanical lifting

Selection of resources

Why the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources are important and how defects should be rectified

The organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used

How the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported in relation to:

  • occupational resources

  • lifting and handling aids

  • containers

  • fixing, holding and securing systems

How to identify the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome 

Minimise the risk of damage

How to protect work and its surrounding area from damage and the purpose of protection from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions

Why and how the disposal of waste must be carried out safely in accordance with the following

  • environmental responsibilities

  • organisational procedures

  • manufacturers’ information

  • statutory regulations

  • official guidance

Why it is important to maintain a safe, clear and tidy work area

Comply with occupational resource information

Safe working practices, procedures and skills, relating to the method/area of work and materials used for moving, handling and storing occupational resources

The importance of teamwork and communication

The importance of mental health awareness and wellbeing

The importance of applying Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) when dealing with others

The needs of other occupations associated with moving, handling or storing resources

Allocated time

The programme of work to be carried out including the estimated and allocated time and why deadlines should be kept

The types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times and the organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme