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 conducted:
in a range of work environments
by day or night
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Facilities may be:
within an airport environment
Customers may be:
external (including international) or internal
Hazards may include:
vehicular traffic and pedestrians
dust and vapours
hazardous or dangerous materials
humidity, air temperature
lighting conditions
machinery/equipment moving parts
noise
insects
Weighing devices may be:
mechanical
automated
weighbridge
Work priorities may be communicated through:
briefings
noticeboards
announcements
Equipment may include:
aircraft load containers (e.g. igloos, bags, cans)
strapping machine
sorting frames/shelves
bins
unit load device (ULD)
wheeled unit load device (WULD)
hoists
tubs
stillages
flat trolleys
bag racks
mechanical handling equipment
mechanical moving equipment
ergonomic chairs
computer equipment
king fishers
plastic and cardboard mail trays
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
fax
email
electronic data transfer (EDI)
RF systems
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
Information/documents may include:
workplace policies, operating procedures and practices
Management Operating System (MOS)
Management Information System (MIS)
manifests, consignment notes, bar codes, mail and container identification
mail identification numbers, codes and labels
machine/equipment operations manuals
air and surface movement schedules
international aviation codes (IATA)
quality assurance procedures
induction documentation
competency standards and training materials
job specifications and procedures
award, enterprise bargaining agreement or other industrial arrangements
manufacturers specifications
codes of practice, including national standards for manual handling and the industry safety code
supplier and or/client instructions
HAZCHEM chart/material safety data sheets
safety observation feedback program
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant codes and regulations pertaining to mail operations
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
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