Unit of competency Outline
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Use specialised bulk transfer equipment (dry)
Use specialised bulk transfer equipment (dry)
Unit of competency
National Code
TLID2021A
TLID2021A
State Code
D5072
D5072
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use specialised bulk transfer equipment for dry materials, including planning the work, transferring the material according to regulatory and operational requirements, monitoring and operating controls, and completing all operations, as required. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Plan work
- 1.1 Dangerous or hazardous (including regulated waste), or other materials requiring specialised handling are identified and relevant procedures are taken into account when planning the work
- 1.2 Traffic flow and work area conditions are assessed and anticipated to ensure safe operation and no injury to people, or damage to equipment, loads, facilities or environment
- 1.3 Characteristics of the load are taken into account when selecting method, equipment and, where applicable, appropriate attachments to transfer the load
- 1.4 Any potential occurrences in the work area that may affect the safety and efficiency of operations are reported to the appropriate personnel
- 1.5 Bulk transfer of dry materials is planned, taking into account the requirements of the load, transfer method, storage facility and transport mode, load weight and dimensions and the capacity of the equipment
- 1.6 Required personal safety equipment, signage, barriers and special precautions are identified in the plan and utilised
- 1.7 Procedures to deal with spills, leakages and ruptures are identified
- 1.8 Customer requests for variation to agreed operations are actioned within scope of authority or referred to appropriate personnel
2Transfer material
- 2.1 Equipment is prepared and any appropriate attachment fitted
- 2.2 Equipment controls are checked for correct operational status before commencing transfer
- 2.3 Adjustments are made to process to accommodate special requirements such as temperature control, combustion etc.
- 2.4 Instruments and gauges are monitored during operations to ensure that operation is consistent with workplace procedures, manufacturers specifications and enterprise schedule and safety requirements
- 2.5 Speed of operation is managed for safety and efficiency of materials movement and equipment operations
- 2.6 Any faults or damage to equipment are immediately reported to the appropriate personnel
3Monitor and operate controls
- 3.1 Equipment controls are monitored and operated in accordance with manufacturers operating instructions
- 3.2 Control systems are monitored to ensure that operation is consistent with workplace procedures, manufacturers specifications, workplace schedule, safety requirements and statutory regulations
- 3.3 Materials are moved ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to equipment or goods
- 3.4 Faults are identified and reported in accordance with enterprise guidelines
4Complete operations
- 4.1 Equipment is shut down within manufacturers guidelines without injury to personnel or damage to equipment, loads or facilities in accordance with enterprise procedures]
- 4.2 Clean up methods for transfer equipment are completed following workplace procedures
- 4.3 Equipment is secured in accordance with securing procedures for the appropriate equipment
- 4.4 Workplace documentation is completed and filed following workplace procedures
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
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Dry bulk product to be transferred may require:
special precautions
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
hazardous or dangerous materials
contamination of, or from, materials being handled
noise, light, energy sources
stationary and moving machinery, parts or components
service lines
spills, leakages, ruptures
dust/vapours
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
mask or respirator
high visibility clothing
Hazard management is:
consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment
Exposure during work operations may be to:
corrosive chemicals
solvents and adhesives
toxic, explosive and other harmful substances
movement of equipment, goods, vehicles
Regulatory controls and enterprise procedures may govern requirements for:
transport
storage
volume
mass
required controls
Relevant transfer systems may include:
ducted
conveyor
mobile plant
pipelines
elevators
augers
Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
use of safety and personal protective equipment
communications equipment
specialised lifting and/or handling equipment
incident breakdown procedures
additional gear and equipment
noise restrictions
hours of operation
authorities and permits
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
suppliers, potential customers and existing clients
management and union representatives
industrial relations, OH&S specialists, and other maintenance, professional or technical staff
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
site procedures
Information/documents may include:
Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)
manifests, bar codes, goods and product identification
manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools
workplace procedures and policies for the transfer of dry bulk product
supplier and/or client instructions
material safety data sheets
codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
relevant standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
state/territory mass and loading regulations
Australian regulations relevant to the transfer of dry bulk product
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of 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
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
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
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Dry bulk product to be transferred may require:
special precautions
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
hazardous or dangerous materials
contamination of, or from, materials being handled
noise, light, energy sources
stationary and moving machinery, parts or components
service lines
spills, leakages, ruptures
dust/vapours
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
mask or respirator
high visibility clothing
Hazard management is:
consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment
Exposure during work operations may be to:
corrosive chemicals
solvents and adhesives
toxic, explosive and other harmful substances
movement of equipment, goods, vehicles
Regulatory controls and enterprise procedures may govern requirements for:
transport
storage
volume
mass
required controls
Relevant transfer systems may include:
ducted
conveyor
mobile plant
pipelines
elevators
augers
Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
use of safety and personal protective equipment
communications equipment
specialised lifting and/or handling equipment
incident breakdown procedures
additional gear and equipment
noise restrictions
hours of operation
authorities and permits
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
suppliers, potential customers and existing clients
management and union representatives
industrial relations, OH&S specialists, and other maintenance, professional or technical staff
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange
fax
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
site procedures
Information/documents may include:
Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)
manifests, bar codes, goods and product identification
manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools
workplace procedures and policies for the transfer of dry bulk product
supplier and/or client instructions
material safety data sheets
codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
relevant standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
state/territory mass and loading regulations
Australian regulations relevant to the transfer of dry bulk product
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of 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
relevant state/territory environmental protection 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 applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
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
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 applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
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
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|---|---|---|---|
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