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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Identification of hazards may include activities associated with:
checking equipment and work area before work commences and during work
checking for potential ODS and SGG emissions
regular housekeeping activities
workplace inspections of equipment and work areas.
Hazards may include:
environmental, such as improper use of hazardous materials and chemicals, including ODS or SGG materials
ergonomic, such as incorrect manual-handling methods
hazards associated with electrical or mechanical faults
obstructive, such as blocked access to emergency entry and exit points.
Manual-handling techniques may include:
carrying
lifting
pulling
pushing.
Mechanical-handling aids may include:
hand trucks
hooks
lifting magnets
lifting straps
non-licensed mechanical-handling aids, including:
cranes
hoists
manually-operated forklifts and pallet trucks
suction grips
trolleys
wheelbarrows.
Industry and legislative requirements may include:
building surveyor requirements
fire protection industry codes of practice
licensing arrangements
ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations, such as:
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
OHS legislation, codes and regulations
relevant Australian standards, such as:
AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment
note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments
relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such as Building Code of Australia (BCA)
other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:
international shipping codes
marine codes for different Australian States
requirements of Australian petroleum industry.
Workplace procedures may include:
assignment instructions
equipment manufacturers’ requirements
instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers
personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
specific customer requirements
work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace.
Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and procedures manuals relating to:
documentation and information systems and processes
legal and organisational policies and guidelines, including personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
legislation relevant to service operation
ODS and SGG policies, procedures and programs
OHS policies, procedures and programs
use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.
Relevant persons may include:
colleague
customer
manager
supervisor
team leader.
OHS policies and procedures may relate to:
assessing work site for hazards and risks prior to preparing it for the work procedure
displaying signs and using barriers in work area
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
equipment maintenance and use
first aid
incident and accident investigation
OHS audits and safety inspections
risk assessment and control measures
safe operating procedures and instructions, including:
awareness of electrical hazards
emergency procedures
following confined spaces procedures
hazard and risk identification and reporting
using PPE, including:
appropriate gloves and overalls
dust masks
earmuffs or plugs
hard hats
safety boots or shoes
safety glasses or goggles
sunhats
working safely:
around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines
around tools and equipment
on ladders and raised platforms
the OHS hierarchy of control
use and storage of hazardous substances.
Transport documents include:
dangerous goods driving licence
emergency procedure guide
material safety data sheet (MSDS).
Signage includes:
dangerous goods signage (diamond-shaped symbol)
emergency information panel.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of two practical demonstrations of the safe movement of loads, including ODS and SGG containers, in different workplace settings.
All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
communicate effectively, including reporting procedures for faulty mechanical-handling aids
comply with:
OHS, ODS and SGG regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the materials or load being moved or transported
relevant dangerous goods regulations, policies and procedures, including transport of dangerous goods using company vehicle
handle materials in compliance with relevant OHS procedures
move loads and ODS and SGG containers, including:
identifying potential hazards and risks prior to moving loads
identifying risk assessment and control methods prior to moving loads
use and maintain mechanical-handling aids.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
suitable work area or simulated workplace environment with appropriate loads and containers that allows demonstration of manual-handling techniques
suitable load and manual-handling aids for candidate to demonstrate manual-handling techniques
PPE commonly used in manual handling
manuals and relevant documentation
assessment documentation forms and record books.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPCMN2002A Participate in workplace safety arrangements.