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Prepare and process transport documentation for dangerous goods
Prepare and process transport documentation for dangerous goods
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIE4025A
TLIE4025A
State Code
S8291
S8291
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2013
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
04/07/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare and process transport documentation relating to dangerous goods.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare regulatory documentation for dangerous goods
- 1.1 Reasons and requirements for reporting and recording are identified
- 1.2 Statutory documentation for dangerous goods is used in accordance with regulatory and organisational procedures
- 1.3 Information is collected and checked with a range of personnel to confirm its accuracy, relevance and status
- 1.4 Need for additional information is established
- 1.5 Conclusions drawn and actions taken are checked to ensure that they match the information available
- 1.6 Information is recorded and reported in the required format, style, structure and timeframe
- 1.7 Documentation is checked to ensure its compliance with regulatory requirements
2 Complete despatch and receival documentation for dangerous goods
- 2.1 Order request information is analysed to identify work requirements to fill order
- 2.2 Products are noted and site locations are identified
- 2.3 Required schedules for order movement are identified
- 2.4 Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
- 2.5 Order is checked against schedule and order form
- 2.6 Records are completed and appropriate documentation is attached in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
3 Complete organisational forms for dangerous goods
- 3.1 Correct form for the purpose is identified
- 3.2 Information for completion of the form is collected
- 3.3 Relevant sections of the form are completed
- 3.4 Other sections of the form to be completed by relevant persons are organised
- 3.5 Supporting documentation or information is gathered
- 3.6 Signatory requirements are determined and completed
4 Process documentation
- 4.1 Documentation is submitted to relevant persons
- 4.2 Documentation is adjusted, in response to feedback and comments received
- 4.3 Documentation is copied and stored in accordance with regulatory and organisational procedures
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. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Processing workplace documentation will be that involved in routine work functions and may occur by day or night and in a variety of work contexts, including:
in a vehicle on the road
at a client’s workplace
in a workplace, refinery or depot
in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environments
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
regulatory requirements
Documentation and records include:
transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures
workplace policies and procedures
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
relevant internal data entry books, including log books, data sheets and load sheets
transport emergency response plan (TERP)
Applicable legislative procedures and codes include:
Australian code for the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail: the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code
relevant state and territory:
roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements pertaining to operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads
road rules
OH&S legislation
fatigue management regulations
environmental protection legislation and regulations
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Processing workplace documentation will be that involved in routine work functions and may occur by day or night and in a variety of work contexts, including:
in a vehicle on the road
at a client’s workplace
in a workplace, refinery or depot
in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environments
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
regulatory requirements
Documentation and records include:
transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures
workplace policies and procedures
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
relevant internal data entry books, including log books, data sheets and load sheets
transport emergency response plan (TERP)
Applicable legislative procedures and codes include:
Australian code for the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail: the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code
relevant state and territory:
roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements pertaining to operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads
road rules
OH&S legislation
fatigue management regulations
environmental protection legislation and regulations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the accreditation submission.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors should ensure that candidates can demonstrate the knowledge and skills to:
accurately prepare current dangerous goods documentation
identify the regulatory requirements for completing dangerous goods documentation
process dangerous goods documentation according to workplace procedures
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment to meet the performance criteria
applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals pertaining to dangerous goods documentation
current industry-standard dangerous goods documentation
Method of assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the accreditation submission.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors should ensure that candidates can demonstrate the knowledge and skills to:
accurately prepare current dangerous goods documentation
identify the regulatory requirements for completing dangerous goods documentation
process dangerous goods documentation according to workplace procedures
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment to meet the performance criteria
applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals pertaining to dangerous goods documentation
current industry-standard dangerous goods documentation
Method of assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWM31 | TLIE4025 | Prepare and process transport documentation for dangerous goods | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S795 | TLI42111 | Certificate IV in Driving Operations | Qualification |