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 warehousing, storage, transport and distribution industries
Customers may be:
internal or external
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all weather conditions
The workplace environment may involve:
twenty-four hour operation
single and multi-site location
large, medium and small workplaces
Plans for dangerous goods transport procedures may encompass consideration of:
approved transfer site
positioning of vehicle when loading/unloading
safe operating and driving procedures
specification of required personal protection and emergency equipment
specification of required transfer equipment/assemblies
permitted ullage and filling ratios and or carrying capacities
segregation and/or storage requirements
emergency/incident/breakdown procedures
customer requirements
Classes of dangerous goods are:
as defined in the respective Australian codes
Policies and procedures for the transportation of dangerous goods must:
conform to relevant legislative framework and guidance material
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
spill, leakages, ruptures
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
Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
use of safety and personal protective equipment
communications equipment
specialised transfer/transport equipment
incident/accident/breakdown procedures
additional gear and equipment
noise restrictions
hours of operation
authorities and permits
Consultative processes may involve:
employees, supervisors and managers
supplier instructions
equipment manufacturers and suppliers
contractors
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Communications systems may involve:
fixed and mobile telephone
radio
fax
email
electronic data transfer of information
mail and internal memo
Personal protective equipment may include but is not limited to:
gloves
safety clothing
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
face mask, respirators and breathing apparatus
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
Documentation/records may include:
all relevant Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling, storage and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including the ADG Code
goods identification numbers and codes, including current ADG code and IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signs
relevant codes of practice, including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, the Australian Explosives Code, the Industry Safety Code, and National Standards for Manual Handling
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification/serial number
manufacturers specifications, instructions and labelling advice including material safety data sheets
workplace operating procedures, maintenance schedules and policies
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
Safe Working Limits (SWL) and Working Load Limits (WLL) of transport options
supplier and/or client instructions
relevant Australian Standards, criteria and certification requirements
communications technology equipment and oral, aural or signed communications
quality assurance and customer service standards and procedures
emergency procedures
relevant competency standards and training materials
QA plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
regulations and codes of practice related to transport of goods and manual handling including relevant road rules and mass and loading regulations
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling, transfer 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
Australian and International Explosives Codes
relevant Australian Standards
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
relevant workplace relations legislation
workplace relations regulations
equal opportunity legislation
relevant workers compensation legislation
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:
implementing and monitoring policies and processes for the transport of dangerous goods
suggesting improvements to dangerous goods transport procedures and negotiating changes where required
demonstrating knowledge of the hierarchy of control and its implementation in the workplace
liaising with authorities, drivers, line managers and customers to ensure that policies and procedures are meeting required needs
identifying requirements of tasks and organising planning, job completion and evaluation stages
mediating and resolving issues surrounding the transport of dangerous goods, maximising positive outcomes for the workplace and the individuals within it
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