You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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 applying: the underpinning knowledge and skills relevant legislation and workplace procedures other relevant aspects of the range statement |
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 |
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify and label explosives and dangerous goods, including assessing explosives/dangerous goods, handling explosives/dangerous goods in accordance with regulatory requirements, and labelling explosives/dangerous goods in accordance with regulatory requirements. | |
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this competency is packaged will assist in identifying employability skill requirements. | |
Work must be carried out in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the relevant Australian state/territory authorities concerned with the carriage of explosives and dangerous goods including the Australian Dangerous Goods and Australian Explosives Codes. Work is performed under limited or minimum supervision. It involves the application of standard procedures and regulatory requirements for the identification and labelling of explosives and dangerous goods. | |
D-Load Handling |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Assess explosives/dangerous goods | 1.1 Load is checked for dangerous goods/explosives in accordance with the relevant codes and government regulations 1.2 Types of dangerous goods and explosives are identified from labels, DG declarations and placarding in accordance with workplace procedures and all required action is taken to ensure compliance with relevant government regulations and ADG/Australian Explosives Codes as applicable 1.3 Hazards posed by load are identified from labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS) |
2 Handle explosives/dangerous goods | 2.1 Identified explosives/dangerous goods and explosives are handled and loaded/unloaded in accordance with regulatory requirements, codes, National Load Restraint Guide, and employer policy 2.2 Appropriate personal protective equipment is used when handling dangerous goods and explosives in accordance with class, subsidiary risk and MSDS information 2.3 Handling of different types of load takes into account the identified hazards posed by the dangerous goods/explosives concerned 2.4 When loading/storing dangerous goods/explosives, segregation procedures are followed according to the class and subsidiary risk information |
3 Label explosives/dangerous goods | 3.1 All packages/containers are labelled with the class and subsidiary risk in accordance with ADG/Australian Explosives Codes as applicable 3.2 A dangerous goods declaration is included with manifest and other shipping documents 3.3 Vehicles carrying explosives/dangerous good or explosives are placarded in accordance with ADG/Australian Explosives Codes as applicable |
4 Complete documentation | 4.1 All required transport documents are completed in accordance with ADG/Australian Explosives Codes as applicable |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted: | in a range of work environments and weather conditions by day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spaces exposed conditions controlled or open environments a workplace, warehouse or depot in a vehicle on the road at a client's workplace |
Goods/cargo to be identified and classified may: | require special precautions for handling and storage |
Classes of dangerous goods and explosives are: | as defined in the respective Australian codes |
Standard marking and signage for identified explosives and dangerous goods is: | as required in the respective Australian codes |
Personnel in the work area may include: | workplace personnel site visitors contractors official representatives |
Communication in the work area may include: | phone electronic data interchange fax internet radio 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 |
Personal protective equipment may include: | gloves safety headwear and footwear safety glasses two-way radios high visibility clothing |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers, codes, markings and signs codes of practice including the Australian/International Dangerous Goods Codes and the Australian/International Explosives Codes manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools workplace procedures and policies for the loading and unloading of vehicles supplier and/or client instructions material safety data sheets award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements standards and certification requirements quality assurance procedures emergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including: Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code IATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulations Australian and International Explosives Codes relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation relevant state/territory OH&S legislation |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Load is checked for dangerous goods/explosives in accordance with the relevant codes and government regulations | |||
| Types of dangerous goods and explosives are identified from labels, DG declarations and placarding in accordance with workplace procedures and all required action is taken to ensure compliance with relevant government regulations and ADG/Australian Explosives Codes as applicable | |||
| Hazards posed by load are identified from labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS) | |||
| Identified explosives/dangerous goods and explosives are handled and loaded/unloaded in accordance with regulatory requirements, codes, National Load Restraint Guide, and employer policy | |||
| Appropriate personal protective equipment is used when handling dangerous goods and explosives in accordance with class, subsidiary risk and MSDS information | |||
| Handling of different types of load takes into account the identified hazards posed by the dangerous goods/explosives concerned | |||
| When loading/storing dangerous goods/explosives, segregation procedures are followed according to the class and subsidiary risk information | |||
| All packages/containers are labelled with the class and subsidiary risk in accordance with ADG/Australian Explosives Codes as applicable | |||
| A dangerous goods declaration is included with manifest and other shipping documents | |||
| Vehicles carrying explosives/dangerous good or explosives are placarded in accordance with ADG/Australian Explosives Codes as applicable | |||
| All required transport documents are completed in accordance with ADG/Australian Explosives Codes as applicable |
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