The RIIHAN308F – Load and unload plant unit provides workers with the skills and knowledge to safely prepare, load, unload and secure mobile plant and equipment for transport.
This course is ideal for workers responsible for moving earthmoving equipment, elevated work platforms, skid steers, forklifts, or other plant between worksites using floats, tilt trays or trailers. It focuses on transport safety, load restraint, and compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.
Training is delivered face-to-face on-site for suitable employer groups. It includes practical training using ramps, tie-down equipment, and load positioning principles in line with Australian Standards and WA road transport regulations.
Upon successful completion of the RIIHAN308F – Load and unload plant course, participants will achieve a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment issued by KI Training and Assessing.
Participants will receive:
This unit provides formal competency to safely load and unload machinery or plant for transport in compliance with WHS and transport safety obligations.
*Eligibility rules may apply and other funding options may be available to you – depending on your industry or course.
Important Information explaining the common course funding options listed above along with additional information is available in the Linked Important Information page.
There are no formal pre-requisites for this training.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Participants are recommended to wear steel-capped boots, long pants and long-sleeved shirts as required on site. Completion of the LLN assessment is required prior to confirmation of the booking.
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements: Participants must possess adequate LLN skills to interpret safety procedures and documentation.
Minimum Age: 18 years and over
This unit is ideal for:
It supports compliance with WA transport safety regulations, including load restraint laws and chain of responsibility policies for mobile plant.
Once certified, you will be able to:
This unit is particularly important for reducing the risk of load movement during transit and improving safety for plant operators and truck drivers.
This course includes the nationally recognised unit of competency:
RIIHAN308F – Load and unload plant
Participants will learn how to:
Assessment includes a written theory component and practical demonstration using real plant and transport vehicles.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment Requirement
To ensure prospective students have the necessary LLN skills to successfully undertake their chosen training, it is a mandatory requirement to complete an LLN assessment prior to booking confirmation.
Verification of Competency (VOC) is a method of assessment that assists employers to meet their Duty of Care obligations to ensure staff are competent to operate equipment.
