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.
Work may be undertaken:
in various work environments in the sections of the warehousing, storage, transport and distribution industries involved in transport logistics
Customers may be:
internal or external
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
The workplace environment may involve:
twenty-four hour operation
single and multi-site locations
large, medium and small workplaces
Critical parameters for the evaluation of consignment loads may include but are not limited to:
type, capacity, compatibility and capability of load
agreed delivery times and destination
pick-up and drop-off points
waiting, loading and unloading times
Key requirements for the planning of transport logistics may include but are not limited to:
collection and distribution destination
transport duration times
type and compatibility of load
transport mode(s) and capacity
return freight
fatigue management
use of designated routes
Strategies to address identified deficiencies in operational capability and availability may include but are not limited to:
re-negotiation of collection and/or delivery times
alternate transport mode(s)
outsourcing components of operation
Consignments may be:
palletised
containerised
packages or loose
and in gas, liquid or solid form
Transport may be:
single or multi-modal
Modes of transport may include:
road
rail
air
sea
Calculation of transport duration times includes:
travelling
loading
unloading
change-over
standing times
with due regard to varying transit condition and environments (i.e. road conditions, traffic flows, weather, local government by-laws)
Transport may involve:
the use of designated routes
Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
use of safety and personal protective equipment
systems and facilities for transport logistics
specialised lifting and/or handling equipment
incident/accident breakdown procedures
additional gear and equipment
noise restrictions
hours of operation
authorities and permits
communications equipment
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
relevant authorities and institutions
relevant government instrumentalities
emergency services
management and union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other maintenance, professional or technical staff
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
email
internet
RF communications
bar code readers
oral, aural or signed communications
Personal protective equipment may include but is not limited to:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety clothing
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documentation may include:
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant transport logistics including the ADG Code where applicable
workplace operating procedures and policies
supplier and/or client instructions
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
transport routes and timetables
manufacturers specifications for equipment and goods
suppliers advice
material safety data sheets
dangerous goods documentation where applicable including dangerous goods declarations
Safe Working Limits (SWL) and Working Load Limits (WLL) of load shifting equipment and storage facilities
communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications
quality assurance standards and procedures
emergency procedures
relevant competency standards and training materials
relevant Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements
QA plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
codes and regulations relevant to transport logistics
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances,
relevant Australian and international standards and certification requirements
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations
equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action 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