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.
The dangerous goods may be handled in a range of work environments by day or night and may be:
for short-term storage
for long-term storage
in transit
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplace environment may include:
movement of equipment
movement of goods
materials and vehicular traffic
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
authorities and permits
hours of operations
noise restrictions
additional gear and equipment
segmentation procedures
emergency procedures, including response to spillage/leaks, evacuation and firefighting
Hazards may include:
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
fire or ignition
dust/vapours
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
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
suppliers, potential customers and existing clients
representatives of regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over OH&S, dangerous goods and hazardous substances
management and union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other maintenance, professional or technical staff
Personnel in the work area may include:
workplace personnel
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
Identification of goods may be from:
material safety data sheets
packaging labels
manifests
stock lists
HAZCHEM interpretative advice
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
mask and respirator
protective clothing
breathing apparatus
Information/documents may include:
goods identification numbers and codes
manifests, stock lists, packaging labels, bar codes, stock lists
goods and container identification
workplace procedures and policies concerning the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
supplier and/or client instructions
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
current Australian Dangerous Goods Code
HAZCHEM interpretative advice
relevant legislation, codes, regulations and related documentation concerning the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures pertaining to dangerous goods and hazardous substances
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Australian and state/territory regulations relating to the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
current 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
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods by Air regulations
Australian and International Explosives Codes

all relevant Australian Standards
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
workplace relations regulations
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
equal opportunity legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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 dangerous goods/hazardous substances (from labels, International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) markings, HAZCHEM signs and other relevant identification criteria)
identifying and selecting the safely requirements for handling dangerous goods/hazardous substances
maintaining workplace records and documentation
determining (any) required permits
identifying job and site hazards and planning work to minimise risks
selecting appropriate equipment and work systems including personal protection equipment
estimating weight and dimensions of load and any special requirements
identifying and assessing handling and storage precautions and requirements for dangerous goods/hazardous substances
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 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/or equipment, and/or
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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace