Elements and Performance Criteria

Work may be undertaken in:
various work environments in the bulk handling, dangerous goods and freight forwarding sections of the warehousing, storage, transport and distribution industries

Customers may be:
internal or external

Operations may be conducted:
by day or night

The workplace environment may involve:
twenty-four hour operation
single and multi site location
large, medium and small workplaces

Work may involve:
exposure to corrosive chemicals, solvents and adhesives, carcinogenic and other harmful substances
movement of equipment, goods, and vehicular traffic

Regulatory controls and workplace procedures:
govern requirements for co-storage, volume, mass and required controls

Requirements for bulk handling and storage activities may include:
types of bulk materials
quantities
handling requirements including any special equipment or operating procedures required
storage requirements
stock control methods
negating contaminant sources
controlling pest infestation

Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
use of safety and personal protective equipment
communications equipment
specialised lifting and/or handling equipment
incident/accident breakdown procedures
additional gear and equipment
noise restrictions
hours of operations
authorities and permits

Hazards may include:
hazardous or dangerous materials
contamination of, or from, materials being handled
fire/explosions
noise, light, energy sources
stationary and moving machinery, parts or components
radioactive goods
dust/vapours
service lines
spills, leakages, ruptures

Hazard management is consistent with:
the principle of hierarchy or control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment may include: gloves, safety headwear and footwear, safety glasses, mask and respirator, protective clothing, breathing apparatus

Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
mask and respirator
protective clothing
breathing apparatus

Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
relevant authorities and institutions
suppliers , potential customers and existing clients
government instrumentalities
emergency services
management and union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other maintenance, professional or technical staff

Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
email
internet
RF communications
barcode readers
oral, aural or signed communications

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures

Information/documentation may include:
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to bulk handling and storage
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling, storage and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including the current ADG Code
workplace operating procedures and policies
supplier and/or client instructions
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
manufacturers specifications and/or suppliers handling and storage advice
material safety data sheets
Safe Working Limits (SWL) and Working Load Limits (WLL) of load shifting equipment and storage facilities
Australian and International standards, criteria and certification requirements
communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications
quality assurance standards and procedures
emergency procedures
relevant competency standards and training materials
QA plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant codes and regulations for bulk handling and storage
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling, storage and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:
Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes
Australian and International Explosives Codes
all relevant Australian and international standards and certification requirements,
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation in terms of duties of employers, employees, suppliers and contractors
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
relevant workplace relations legislation
relevant workers compensation legislation
equal opportunity legislation
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workplace relations regulations

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:

planning and assessing options for the safe and efficient storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances to regulatory requirements as a minimum
identifying container markings and HAZCHEM codes
completing documentation as required for the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous goods
identifying potential hazards and planning work to minimise risks when storing dangerous goods and hazardous goods
determining (any) required permits/licensing
estimating weight and volume of goods to be stored and any special requirements
undertaking a hazard analysis

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 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/or equipment, and/or
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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace