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.
Classes of dangerous goods and hazardous materials are:
as defined in the respective Australian codes
Standard marking and signage for identified dangerous goods and hazardous materials are:
as required in the respective Australian codes
Personnel may include:
organisational personnel
emergency services
contractors
official representatives
other network access providers
Communication in the work area may include:
telephone
fax
electronic, including email and internet
radio
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 and documents may include:
dangerous goods identification numbers, codes, markings and signs
codes of practice, including:
ADG Code
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
Australian and international explosives codes
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification
supplier instructions
client instructions
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
current 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 IMDG Code
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods by Air regulations
Australian and international explosives codes
relevant state or territory legislation relating to:
environmental protection
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
OH&S
workplace relations regulations

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 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/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation, including, workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace