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.
Type of vehicle may include all vehicles designed to carry special loads, for example:
concrete agitator
livestock transporter
armoured car
tanker
refrigerated vehicle
waste vehicle
fresh produce vehicle
car carrier
container carrier
recovery vehicle
vehicle carrying dangerous goods or explosives
vehicle carry over dimensional load
Loading and unloading operations may be conducted:
in a range of work environments and weather conditions
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Loads to be shifted may be:
irregularly shaped
packaged or unpackaged
labelled or unlabelled
palleted or unpalleted
liquid loads
motor vehicles
motor bikes
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and materials
Personnel in the work area may include:
workplace personnel
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
email
internet
radio
oral, aural or signed communications
Loading operations may be carried out:
manually
with the aid of lifting equipment and/or appliances
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Information/documents may include:
goods identification numbers and codes, including ADG and IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signs
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification
manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools
workplace procedures and policies
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
supplier and/or client instructions
material safety data sheets
codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code
National Load Restraint Guide
Australian Truck Drivers Manual
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
relevant standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
state/territory mass and loading regulations
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
Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances
state/territory legislation covering the safe handling of infectious substances
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant state/territory OH&S 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
demonstrating the safe loading and unloading of a load
applying techniques for the security of loads
applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
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
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate assessments using written/practical/oral assessments
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace