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Skill set requirements
Completing this skills set can lead to roles such as vacuum loading operator, site operator, maintenance technician, or safety operator in industries including mining, construction, manufacturing, utilities, and waste management. It also provides a pathway to further specialised training in high-risk equipment operation, industrial maintenance, or advanced materials handling.
This course provides a foundation for further study in high-risk equipment operation, industrial maintenance, materials handling, and other nationally recognised units or qualifications within the MSM (Manufacturing and Services) training package.
Student Handbook – Please refer to our student handbook for our policies and more information.
Attend all scheduled training sessions and participate actively in practical and theory components.
Complete all required assessments, including knowledge quizzes, practical demonstrations, and workplace tasks.
Follow all safety instructions, workplace procedures, and trainer directions at all times.
Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and appropriate work attire for practical sessions.
Notify the RTO promptly of any issues affecting attendance, assessment, or safety.
Demonstrate safe and competent operation of a vacuum loading system under supervision.
Conduct pre-start inspections and ensure all equipment is operational and safe to use.
Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement appropriate control measures during practical tasks.
Perform vacuum loading operations according to workplace procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
Complete equipment maintenance and report any faults or incidents immediately.
Apply problem-solving skills in real or simulated workplace scenarios to ensure safe and effective operations.
Students must wear steel-cap safety boots, long pants, and high-visibility clothing. Required PPE, including gloves and safety glasses, must be worn during practical sessions.
This two-day (8 hours per day), face-to-face course combines theory and practical training delivered by experienced trainers with current industry knowledge. Students will gain the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively operate a vacuum loading system in real or simulated workplace environments.
Theory training and assessment – covering the principles of vacuum loading operations, safety procedures, hazard identification, risk assessment, operational techniques, equipment maintenance, and workplace compliance requirements. Assessment may include knowledge quizzes, scenario-based questions, and class discussions.
Practical training with demonstration and assessment – covering safe operation of vacuum loading systems, pre-start inspections, hazard identification, risk control measures, correct use of equipment, maintenance procedures, and problem-solving in real or simulated workplace scenarios.
Assessment is conducted by qualified assessors using a combination of tools and methods, in accordance with the principles of assessment (fairness, flexibility, validity, reliability) and the rules of evidence (valid, sufficient, current, authentic). Students will be assessed as either Competent or Not Yet Competent based on their performance against the unit requirements. Assessment methods may include:
Direct observation of practical skills
Verbal questioning to assess underpinning knowledge
Written responses to theory-based questions
Portfolio evidence, including completed workplace documents or work samples
A combination of the above methods
If you are assessed as Not Yet Competent (NYC), you will have the opportunity to be reassessed. You may contact Host Safety and Training (RTO 40772) to arrange your reassessment. A reassessment fee may apply.
Reassessment will focus only on the part of the assessment that was not successfully completed.
Reassessment must be completed within 60 days of the original assessment.
If the 60-day period lapses, the full assessment may need to be repeated.
Host Safety and Training RTO (40772) offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for students who can demonstrate prior skills and experience relevant to the course outcomes. Students may also be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT) for unit of competency they have previously completed through another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
RPL and CT applications are assessed individually in accordance with our RPL/CT Policy and the requirements of the training package.
Student Handbook – Please refer to our student handbook for our policies and other relevant information.
This course is also available for delivery at the client’s site by arrangement. Please contact info@hostsafetytraining.com.au for information on upcoming course locations.
Students who successfully complete all training and assessment requirements of the course will be awarded a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency, issued by Host Safety and Training (RTO 40772):
MSMSS00020 Operate a vacuum loading system
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