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Handle bulk materials in storage area

Handle bulk materials in storage area

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK308
State Code
BAT40
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely receive, move and sample bulk materials in a storage area to minimise loss or damage according to industry standards and storage program.The unit applies to individuals who work in a bulk storage environment under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources and to solve problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to work in bulk materials storage area
  • 1.1 Confirm job requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 1.3 Select, fit, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment for bulk storage work
  • 1.5 Identify environmental implications of undertaking work in the bulk materials storage area, assess likely outcomes and determine action required
  • 1.6 Maintain biosecurity protocols
  • 1.7 Identify and comply with legislative, regulatory and industry requirements
2. Sample bulk materials for testing
  • 2.1 Take representative samples of bulk material for testing according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Follow workplace safety procedures when taking samples
  • 2.3 Prepare and label representative bulk material samples for dispatch according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Dispatch samples according to workplace procedures
3. Move bulk materials into and out of storage
  • 3.1 Identify bulk materials for handling and storage according to job requirements
  • 3.2 Segregate bulk materials by volume, type, variety and quality characteristics according to workplace specifications
  • 3.3 Check and take measures to minimise infestation and contamination of bulk materials during movement according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Select storage type and handling equipment for each bulk material according to the material characteristics and properties
  • 3.5 Implement suitable measures to minimise the effect of product properties on the flow of bulk materials
  • 3.6 Operate, clean and store equipment used for bulk storage according to workplace practices and environmental guidelines
  • 3.7 Update and store records according to workplace procedures
4. Repair and maintain storage facility
  • 4.1 Identify equipment and facilities requiring repair or maintenance
  • 4.2 Conduct maintenance and repairs according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Complete maintenance records according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Clean and maintain work areas according to workplace and environmental guidelines
  • 4.5 Report maintenance and repairs, damage, malfunctions or irregular performance for machinery, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.6 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7315 AHCWRK308A Handle bulk materials in storage area Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB67 AHCWRK319 Handle bulk materials in a storage area Unit of competency