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Monitor the transfer of hazardous materials

Monitor the transfer of hazardous materials

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF2012A
State Code
WB760
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
20/03/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to ensure that the transfer of hazardous materials on an aerodrome is monitored appropriately. This includes responding to hazardous incidents that occur during the transfer. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Monitor the transfer of hazardous materials on an aerodrome
  • 1.1 Location and timing of transfer is determined
  • 1.2 Transfer of hazardous material is monitored to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures
  • 1.3 Breaches of standard operating procedures are logged and reported
  • 1.4 Apron areas are inspected for minor spills and these are reported
2Respond to a hazardous materials incident
  • 2.1 Correct category of spill is determined
  • 2.2 Incident is reported to the appropriate emergency response agency as required
  • 2.3 Safety information on handling hazardous materials is located and utilised
  • 2.4 Operational procedures for responding to a hazardous incident are followed
  • 2.5 Notice to Airman (NOTAM) action is initiated/cancelled if and when necessary
  • 2.6 Awareness of the Occupational Health&Safety (OH&S) and environmental implications of a spill is demonstrated
  • 2.7 Clean-up operations are supervised
  • 2.8 The serviceability of the affected area is determined
  • 2.9 Running log book is maintained throughout the duration of the hazardous materials incident
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.
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
The work site may include:
all of the aerodrome
Equipment may include:
a radio
telephone
vehicle with flashing light
markers
lights
maintenance equipment
barricades
sandbags
fire extinguishers
spills response kit
Information and documents may include:
Australian Standards
safety information and guidance material on hazardous materials (including MSDSs)
the Airport Emergency Plan and Procedures
the Aerodrome Manual
log books
NOTAM
Operating conditions may involve a range of scenarios involving:
hazardous materials
Hazardous materials may include:
fuel
dangerous goods
explosives
ammunition
sewerage
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders and other regulatory requirements
Manual of Standards - Aerodromes (part 139)
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
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWP88 AVIF2012 Monitor the transfer of hazardous materials Unit of competency