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Consign radioactive material

Consign radioactive material

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPRAD004
State Code
AWU05
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills required to prepare an item containing radioactive material for shipment, and arrange for its transport and/or interim storage. This involves packaging, labelling, certifying and documenting an item in order to ensure its safe carriage and prompt delivery. These tasks may be performed with the authorisation of the competent authority in the Australian state or territory in which the transport originates.This unit applies to personnel who prepare material, articles, instruments and/or containers that emit ionising radiation for transport by road, rail, waterways, sea or air within Australia or overseas.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing routine tasks in a familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare shipping documentation
  • 1.1 Define the item to be consigned using relevant code or organisation’s radiation protection and safety procedures.
  • 1.2 Determine consignment type, applicable schedule and carriage provisions that apply to the item.
  • 1.3 Prepare required transport documents.
2. Prepare item for shipment
  • 2.1 Determine appropriate package design.
  • 2.2 Use organisation’s radiation protection and safety procedures and equipment if personally packing the item.
  • 2.3 Confirm that packaging used for the item meets requirements of relevant code, radiation protection and safety procedures and, if required, that package approval certificate is current and valid for intended use.
  • 2.4 Ensure that packaging is in good condition and that any seals are intact.
  • 2.5 Ensure that external contamination does not exceed the specified limit.
  • 2.6 Ensure that radiation above any surface does not exceed the specified limit.
  • 2.7 Ensure that required labelling information is accurate, complete and attached in specified positions on the package.
  • 2.8 Arrange for safe and secure interim storage of item.
  • 2.9 Seek advice to deal with any atypical situation.
3. Confirm transport arrangements with the carriers
  • 3.1 Confirm that carrier meets requirements for transporting the item.
  • 3.2 Confirm that relevant competent authorities have been notified prior to shipment.
  • 3.3 Specify requirements for loading, segregation, stowage, carriage, handling and unloading of the package, overpack or freight container.
  • 3.4 Specify any necessary route instructions and restrictions on the mode of transport and conveyance.
  • 3.5 Specify relevant emergency arrangements for consignment.
  • 3.6 Provide required transport documents, including any approval certificates from the relevant competent authority.
  • 3.7 Ensure that size, weight, contents, packaging and label information for consigned items match consignor’s declaration before shipment.
  • 3.8 Ensure consigned items are stowed and secured and that vehicle is placarded if necessary.
4. Respond to potential or actual radiation incidents
  • 4.1 Recognise unusual situations, unexpected hazards, and potential or actual emergency radiation incidents.
  • 4.2 Inform relevant personnel about the situation, hazard or incident and seek their advice.
  • 4.3 Initiate workplace emergency first response.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE673 PSPRAD302 Consign radioactive material Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZX1 PSP30116 Certificate III in Government Qualification
AZY4 PSP80216 Graduate Certificate In Radiation Safety Qualification