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.
Organisation of the cargo for export may include:
movement of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular traffic
Customers may be:
internal or external
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
Cargo to be exported may include:
dangerous, hazardous, perishable, fragile, packaged goods or in liquid or solid form
Forms of documentation for the export of cargo may include:
packing specifications and lists
manifests
invoices
Transport modes may include:
air, sea or combinations
Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
use of safety and personal protective equipment
communications equipment
specialised lifting and/or handling equipment
incident/accident breakdown procedures
authorities and permits
hours of operations
noise restrictions
additional gear and equipment
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
dust/vapours
spills, leakages, ruptures
service lines
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
Established industry practice when planning procedures for the loading of cargo includes:
available space is used efficiently
goods are packed for ease of inspection and to meet delivery and customer requirements
goods are secured ensuring no damage to contents
weight and volume of consolidated cargo conforms to specifications
dangerous goods are labelled in accordance with Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes
dangerous goods are packaged and labelled in accordance with their class and subsidiary risk
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
suppliers, potential customers and clients
relevant authorities and institutions
management and union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other maintenance, professional or technical staff
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 to export of cargo
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
Safe Working Limits (SWL) and Working Load Limits (WLL) of transport options
workplace operating procedures and policies
supplier and/or client instructions
Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements
communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
relevant competency standards and training materials
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant codes and regulations for the export of cargo
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling 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 international and Australian state/territory road rules and transport regulations
relevant Australian and international standards and certification requirements
international transport regulations, codes and procedures
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection 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