Range of Variables The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available |
What information may be included in a transport plan? | This may include a verbal or written briefing outlining and detailing the nature and scope of the task including time of loading, type of loading and unloading facilities, type of vehicles, number of livestock per vehicle, watering and feeding points, travelling time, destination, access road plan and haul routes, condition of livestock, place of loading, labour requirements, the use of dogs and muzzles, potential hazards, safety and environmental protection procedures, animal welfare considerations, and instructions and schedule details. It may also include required authorisations and clearances, licensing and legislative requirements and hand-over procedures, and any relevant documentation. |
What legislative requirements may apply to the transportation of livestock? | This may include the relevant State/Territory roads and traffic regulations and licensing requirements, Environmental Protection Act, OHS legislation, codes of practice with regard to animal welfare and land transport of livestock. |
What enterprise requirements may be relevant to this standard? | These may include SOP, industry standards, Total Quality Management standards, manufacturers specifications, MSDS, operators manuals, enterprise policies and procedures, induction documentation, training materials, policy and procedures, and verbal or written instructions. |
What equipment, vehicles and resources may be arranged? | This may include: equipment, including cleaning equipment, power tools, hand tools, and loading and unloading equipment/ramps vehicles, including floats, semi-trailers, road trains including B doubles, trucks and trailers, and rail transport resources, including personnel, contractors, log books and relevant forms, vehicle specification and service manuals, vehicle tools, writing materials, first aid kit, fire control equipment, and breakdown gear. |
What routine pre-operational checks may be carried out? | This may include pre-start and safety checks, service and maintenance procedures including checks of fuel and lubricant levels, and an assessment of tyres, wheels, controls and cables, warning lights and electrical systems, braking and hydraulic systems. |
What may be involved in calculating a load? | Calculations may include the height, weight, width, and safety of the load. |
What OHS requirements may be applicable to this standard? | Safe systems and procedures for: maintenance and operation of vehicles and equipment handling livestock manual handling, including lifting and carrying protection from mechanical hazards including hydraulics, hazardous noise and organic and other dusts health and safety of personnel and bystanders outdoor work including protection from solar radiation appropriate use of personal protective equipment. |
What information may be included in a livestock load agreement? | This may include details of an agreement reached between loader and carrier of type and number of livestock to be transported, load weight, and recipient details. |
What may be involved in the preparation of livestock immediately prior to transportation? | This may include the mustering, yarding and counting of livestock, and the appropriately applied and displayed identification marks, tags or tattoos. |
What existing and potential hazards may be associated with transporting livestock? | Hazards may include the movement of livestock, operating and maintaining machinery and equipment including hydraulics and exposure to moving parts, noise, organic and other dusts, solar radiation and road transport. |
What relevant information may be documented? | This may include the documentation of vehicle log books, time sheets, maintenance records, details of equipment and resource use and performance, transportation and delivery outcomes, and any hazard or incident details. |
For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment, refer to the Sector Booklet. |
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