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Handle bulk materials in a storage area

Handle bulk materials in a storage area

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK319
State Code
OFB67
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely receive, move and sample bulk materials (in liquid and solid form, not classified as dangerous goods) in a storage area to minimise loss or damage, and repair, clean and maintain storage facility according to industry standards and storage program.The unit applies to individuals who handle bulk materials in a bulk storage environment under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and environment and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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 hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.3 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.4 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment for bulk storage work
  • 1.5 Identify environmental risks associated with undertaking work in the bulk materials storage area, assess likely outcomes and take appropriate action to minimise risks
  • 1.6 Follow biosecurity protocols for storage facilities
  • 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 health and 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 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 and environmental procedures
  • 3.7 Complete records according to workplace procedures
4. Repair, clean 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 tidy work area and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste
  • 4.5 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures
  • 4.6 Identify and report maintenance and repairs, and unserviceable machinery, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT40 AHCWRK308 Handle bulk materials in storage area Unit of competency