This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to load and unload vehicles carrying special loads in accordance with relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority licence and permit requirements and regulations, as well as specific codes of practice, regulatory and permit requirements.

It includes loading and unloading special loads onto and from a vehicle, securing and protecting vehicle and load, and completing all required documentation.

Special load is the collective term for those items of cargo which, due to their nature or value, will require special treatment and/or equipment during the transport activities.

Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.