Currently, Load & Unload Plant (RIIHAN308F) can only be delivered on-site at your workplace using your machinery and trailer/float.
 
Each participant will complete both theory and practical components and will need to sit a short literacy & numeracy check before training begins.
 
RIIHAN308F – Load and Unload Plant
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to safely load, secure, transport and unload civil or mobile plant using a trailer, float or heavy vehicle combination.
 
✅ What You’ll Learn:
Preparing to load and unload plant
• How to carry out pre-loading checks
• Identifying hazards and work requirements
• Confirming load weight, dimensions, and capacity limits
Loading plant
• Positioning machinery correctly on the float or trailer
• Using spotters, signals, and workplace procedures
• Loading in line with safety and site requirements
Securing plant
• Selecting the right restraint equipment
• Applying chains, straps and rated anchor points
• Ensuring the plant is fully immobilised for transport
Unloading plant
• Unloading safely in line with site and equipment requirements
• Spotting hazards and maintaining control of the plant
Fault identification
• How to identify faults, damage, or unsafe conditions
• When to rectify and when to report based on your role
Protecting plant from weather
• How to cover, shield or position plant to avoid damage
Documentation
• Completing all required workplace and transport documentation correctly
 
🛠️ Industry Relevance:
Ideal for civil operators, machinery transporters, float drivers, yard hands and site workers who load, shift or secure plant as part of daily operations.
This is a key competency for anyone required to move machinery legally and safely on trailers or floats.
 
📦 Outcome:
After successfully completing your assessment, you’ll be able to load, secure, protect, transport and unload plant in line with workplace procedures and national safety requirements.
 
Training and assessment delivered on behalf of RAISE Training RTO ID 91655