Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
in a range of work environments and weather conditions
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
internal or external
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
a workplace, warehouse or depot
a vehicle on the road
client's workplace
convoy of a group of vehicles
Goods/cargo being handled/conveyed may require:
special precautions for handling, stacking and transport
Classes of dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances are:
as defined in the respective Australian Codes
Standard marking and signage for identified explosives and dangerous goods is as required:
in the respective Australian Codes
Personnel in the work area may include:
workplace personnel
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange
fax
email
internet
radio
oral, aural or signed communications
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Handling operations may be carried out:
both manually and with the aid of lifting equipment and/or appliances
Load restraint procedures and equipment are:
as specified in mass and loading regulations and guidelines
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
protective clothing
Information/documents may include:
goods/materials identification numbers, codes and signs
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification
manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools
workplace procedures and policies for the handling of dangerous goods, explosives and radioactive and other hazardous substances, and incident reporting
supplier and/or client instructions
material safety data sheets
relevant codes of practice, including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, the Australian Explosives Code, the Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances, the Industry Safety Code, and National Standards for Manual Handling
National Load Restraint Guide
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Australian and state/territory regulations pertaining to the handling of dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of explosives, dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:
Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes
Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulations
Australian and International Explosives Codes
Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances
state/territory legislation covering the safe handling of infectious substances
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
equal opportunity
workplace relations regulations
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:
identifying characteristics and hazards of the dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances being handled
interpreting relevant signs, labels and codes
locating, interpreting and applying relevant information
safely handling/transporting dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
identifying, selecting and using appropriate handling/transport equipment, vehicles, personal protection equipment and related procedures
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace