This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a reach stacker with a Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC) exceeding 3 tonnes safely, in accordance with all relevant legislative responsibilities. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a HRWL licence to operate this plant.

Reach stacker means a powered reach stacker that incorporates an attachment for lifting and lowering a shipping container.

This unit applies to the activities of a person operating a reach stacker greater than 3 tonnes capacity that incorporates an attachment for lifting, moving and travelling with a shipping container (not including a shore based container handling gantry crane).

A person performing this work is required to hold a reach stacker High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL)

This unit requires a person operating reach stacker with an MRC exceeding 3 tonnes to:

• plan the work/task
• prepare for the work/task
• perform work/task
• Pack up

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit of competency.

This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and meets Commonwealth, State and Territory HRWL requirements.

The National Assessment Instrument (NAI) is the mandated assessment for the HRWL to operate the relevant licencing class as detailed in this unit.