This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate forklifts in specific work areas, which may require fitting forklifts with specialised lifting attachments or shifting hazardous materials. These areas include freezers, cold stores, loadouts, skin sheds, smallgoods and rendering plants.

This unit is applicable to workers in meat processing plants and smallgoods enterprises who operate forklifts in environments requiring specific competencies. Prior to undertaking this unit, individuals should have gained the necessary licence or permit to operate a forklift.

This unit must be delivered in the context of Australian meat industry processing standards and regulations.

All work should be carried out in relation to workplace requirements, regulatory requirements and hygiene standards.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.