Elements and Performance Criteria

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 conducted:
by day or night
in a range of work environments
Customers may be:
external
internal
Workplaces may comprise:
large
medium
small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
controlled or open environments
exposed conditions
limited or restricted spaces
Account may be taken of the following conditions in relation to operational safety (depending on the operational context of the terminal/wharf concerned):
degree of visibility
obstacles
organisational and statutory operating requirements
other traffic
ship/vehicle/rail movements
site and nature of loads
stacking area
surface condition of work area
tidal movement
weather conditions
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and materials
Personnel in work area may include:
contractors
site visitors
official representatives
workplace personnel
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
high visibility clothing
protective clothing
safety glasses
safety headwear and footwear
two-way radios
Communication in the work area may include:
electronic data transfer (EDI)
email
fax
oral, aural or signed communications
phone
radio
radio frequency (RF) systems
Workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
organisational procedures
Information/documents may include:
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to organising and monitoring terminal/wharf operations
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for handling and transporting dangerous goods and hazardous substances
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
dangerous goods declarations and safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)
emergency procedures
goods identification numbers and codes
manifests, bar codes, and container identification/serial number
manufacturer specifications for equipment
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
quality assurance procedures
relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements
supplier and/or client instructions
workplace procedures and policies
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
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
Australian and International Explosives Codes
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
marine orders
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
relevant codes and regulations for terminal and wharf operations
relevant state/territory WHS/OHS and environmental protection legislation
water and road use and licence arrangements
workers compensation regulations
workplace relations regulations
Terminal management systems or computerised management systems may include:
commercially available computer systems
integrated computer systems
internally developed computer systems
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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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
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
Practical assessment must be undertaken by a registered training organisation.
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge.
Practical assessment must occur in an:
appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
appropriate range of situations in the workplace.