Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 2:29 AM AWST
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Transport, handle and store chemicals
Transport, handle and store chemicals
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCHM304A
AHCCHM304A
State Code
D6760
D6760
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the process of transporting, handling and storing chemicals safely and identifies the standard required to: correctly maintain and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to label; follow emergency procedures for chemical spillage; follow legislative requirements for the safe transport of chemicals; and maintain storage area and chemical manifest.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Transport and handle chemicals and biological agents
- 1.1. Transport requirements are identified and followed from legislative and regulatory requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
- 1.2. Risks involved in the transport and handling of chemical and biological agents are assessed and minimised.
- 1.3. Containers are confirmed as being in a sound condition to transport.
- 1.4. PPE is used as required according to manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements.
- 1.5. Instructions from chemical material safety data sheets (MSDS) are followed in the event of a spill.
- 1.6. Transport incidents are reported as required according to legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
- 1.7. Appropriate first aid kit and spill kit are confirmed as being on hand for all stages of transport, handling and storage.
2. Store chemicals in the workplace
- 2.1. Appropriate storage methods are used according to chemical labels, MSDS, and/or legislative and regulatory requirements.
- 2.2. Risks involved in storage of chemical and biological agents are assessed and minimised.
- 2.3. Storage area is maintained according to legislative and regulatory requirements, including OHS and environmental protection.
- 2.4. Products are retained in original containers with labels intact.
- 2.5. Storage methods are utilised to prevent contact with people or animals, contamination of produce or the environment.
- 2.6. Correct disposal procedures are applied for used chemical drums and storage containers.
- 2.7. Unwanted and/or out-of-date chemicals are disposed of according to legislative and/or regulatory requirements and industry programs.
3. Record storage details
- 3.1. Chemical storage inventory and records are maintained according to legislative and regulatory requirements, including OHS.
- 3.2. Storage incidents are reported as required according to legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Chemicals handling may include:
requirements for the safe transport, handling and storage of chemicals and products used in the control of pest, weeds and diseases, including animal health products.
This unit does not cover:
operation of specialised chemical application equipment and machinery, application of chemicals. See separate units of competency under the appropriate category.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Chemicals handling may include:
requirements for the safe transport, handling and storage of chemicals and products used in the control of pest, weeds and diseases, including animal health products.
This unit does not cover:
operation of specialised chemical application equipment and machinery, application of chemicals. See separate units of competency under the appropriate category.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
transporting, handling and storing chemicals safely
identify the standard required to correctly maintain and use PPE according to label
follow emergency procedures for chemical spillage
follow legislative requirements for the safe transport of chemicals
maintain storage area and chemical manifest.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
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
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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
transporting, handling and storing chemicals safely
identify the standard required to correctly maintain and use PPE according to label
follow emergency procedures for chemical spillage
follow legislative requirements for the safe transport of chemicals
maintain storage area and chemical manifest.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2756 | RTC3705A | Transport, handle and store chemicals | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN70 | AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | Unit of competency |