Unit of competency Outline
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Ensure compliance with Australian Dangerous Goods Code
Ensure compliance with Australian Dangerous Goods Code
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF4065A
TLIF4065A
State Code
D5150
D5150
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to ensure compliance with the current Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG code). It includes ensuring responsibilities for the handling and transport of dangerous goods are defined; managing performance and controlling risks; maintaining records; and evaluating effectiveness. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Ensure responsibilities for handling dangerous goods are defined
- 1.1 Responsibilities and duties for the transport and handling of dangerous goods are clearly defined, and allocated and included in job descriptions and duty statements for all relevant positions
- 1.2 Any relevant licensing requirements for employees are confirmed
2Manage performance and control risks
- 2.1 Ongoing system for the control of risks, based on a hierarchy of control is developed and integrated within general work procedures
- 2.2 Measures to control assessed risks and monitor conformance are developed and implemented, in accordance with relevant dangerous goods transport regulations, code of practice and priorities identified in the workplace
- 2.3 Non-conformance is investigated and procedures for rectification instituted
- 2.4 Inadequacies in dangerous goods transport procedures are identified and measures are implemented to improve workplace practice
3Maintain records
- 3.1 A dangerous goods records system is established in accordance with relevant legislative framework
- 3.2 Accurate and legible records for operation within the workplace are completed in accordance with dangerous goods transport enterprise policies and legislative requirements
4Evaluate effectiveness
- 4.1 Feedback about the effectiveness of the dangerous goods transport policies, procedures and programs is collected from the workgroup and provided to senior management
- 4.2 Improvements to dangerous goods transport procedures are proposed to senior management
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.
Licensing requirements may include:
specific licences to deal with named dangerous goods
specific licences or permits required by states, territories or regions to transport dangerous goods into or through their jurisdiction
Documentation and records may include:
regulations and codes of practice relevant to the current ADG code, including safeworking and local authority regulations and procedures
relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations
workplace policies and procedures related to the current ADG code
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
technical instructions
dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets, where applicable
goods manifest
relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements
Applicable legislation and regulations may include:
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, specifically the ADG Code
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations
equal opportunity legislation
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Licensing requirements may include:
specific licences to deal with named dangerous goods
specific licences or permits required by states, territories or regions to transport dangerous goods into or through their jurisdiction
Documentation and records may include:
regulations and codes of practice relevant to the current ADG code, including safeworking and local authority regulations and procedures
relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations
workplace policies and procedures related to the current ADG code
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
technical instructions
dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets, where applicable
goods manifest
relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements
Applicable legislation and regulations may include:
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, specifically the ADG Code
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations
equal opportunity legislation
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action 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:
complying with the applicable regulations and the current ADG Code
complying with the relevant and current documentation for compliance of the current ADG Code
demonstrating an understanding of the hierarchy of control
demonstrating the using of effective communication techniques to give clear and accurate information in a form which is preferred and understood by the receiver
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
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:
complying with the applicable regulations and the current ADG Code
complying with the relevant and current documentation for compliance of the current ADG Code
demonstrating an understanding of the hierarchy of control
demonstrating the using of effective communication techniques to give clear and accurate information in a form which is preferred and understood by the receiver
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
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|---|---|---|---|
| AWM16 | TLIF4065 | Ensure compliance with Australian Dangerous Goods Code | Unit of competency |
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