V Skill HF-D9.8-006 sector-specific 9 skills
Load securing and transport safety
Secures loads according to weight, centre of gravity and regulations and works safely when loading, unloading and carrying dangerous goods.
How hrmforce measures this
- Assessment method
- On-the-job observation
- hrmforce instrument
- Work sample test, Knowledge test (client-specific)
- Competency (50-framework)
- Discipline
- Trainability
- high
- Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
- stable
Structured workplace observation with a form based on behavioural anchors.
Behavioural anchors
| Level | Behaviour at this level |
|---|---|
| N1 Guided | Secures a load under supervision with the prescribed equipment and checks before departure that the lashing straps are tensioned. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task |
| N3 Proficient | Independently determines the securing method for an unusual load, calculates the required lashing force and refuses unsafe transport. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process |
| N5 Leading | Draws up the company's load safety instructions, analyses incidents and tests compliance among drivers and loading crews. sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession |
N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.
Underlying skills
These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.
| T | Skill | Definition | Demand outlook 2026 to 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| V | Securing a load Load securing | Secures a load with lashing straps, dunnage and anti slip material to standard and checks the securing after loading. | stable |
| V | Carrying out ADR transport ADR · Dangerous goods transport | Transports dangerous goods under ADR with correct labelling, segregation, documents and equipment on board. | stable |
| V | Labelling and documenting dangerous goods Dangerous goods labelling | Selects hazard label, UN number and packing group and completes the transport document for dangerous goods. | stable |
| V | Determining axle load and centre of gravity Axle load distribution | Distributes the load so axle loads stay within limits and the centre of gravity remains low and central. | stable |
| V | Using lashing straps and anti slip material Lashing straps | Selects lashing straps by strength and number, uses anti slip mats and rejects securing equipment when damaged. | stable |
| V | Managing pallets and packaging Pallet management | Manages pallets and packaging under the exchange system, rejects damaged pallets and keeps the balance updated. | stable |
| V | Performing a pre trip vehicle check Pre trip inspection | Checks brakes, lights, tyres, fluids and required equipment before departure and reports defects. | stable |
| V | Working safely at the loading dock Dock safety | Follows the site safety instruction, uses dock protection and keeps distance from moving equipment. | stable |
| V | Temperature controlled transport Cold chain transport | Transports temperature sensitive cargo at the required temperature and records the temperature log of the trip. | stable |