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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant regulations, codes of practice and legislative requirements including local and international regulations relevant to transport logistics

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for the implementation and monitoring of transport logistics

Problems that may occur during the implementation and monitoring of transport logistics and action that can be taken to resolve or report the problems

Risks and hazards related to the implementation and monitoring of transport logistics and ways of controlling the risks involved

Focus of operation of transport logistic systems, resources, management and workplace operating systems

Transport and equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms

Code, regulatory, permit and licence requirements relevant to transport logistics

Application of relevant Australian standards and associated certification requirements

Business policies and plans including procedures for outsourcing components of operations and engaging additional resources

Workplace policies including issue resolution and grievance procedures

Resource availability including the competencies of individuals in the team/group

The application of current competencies within functional activity

Relevant workplace documentation procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when implementing and monitoring transport logistics

Read and interpret transport schedules, regulatory requirements, customer instructions, workplace procedures and manuals relevant to the implementation and monitoring of transport logistics

Prioritise work and coordinate self and others in relation to transport logistics activities

Complete documentation related to the implementation and monitoring of transport logistics

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Provide leadership and work collaboratively with others when implementing and monitoring transport logistics

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any problems identified when implementing and monitoring transport logistics in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise during the implementation and monitoring of transport logistics

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Select and apply appropriate application of technology, information systems and procedures

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Work may be undertaken:

in various work environments in the sections of the warehousing, storage, transport and distribution industries involved in transport logistics

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 locations

large, medium and small workplaces

Critical parameters for the evaluation of consignment loads may include but are not limited to:

type, capacity, compatibility and capability of load

agreed delivery times and destination

pick-up and drop-off points

waiting, loading and unloading times

Key requirements for the planning of transport logistics may include but are not limited to:

collection and distribution destination

transport duration times

type and compatibility of load

transport mode(s) and capacity

return freight

fatigue management

use of designated routes

Strategies to address identified deficiencies in operational capability and availability may include but are not limited to:

re-negotiation of collection and/or delivery times

alternate transport mode(s)

outsourcing components of operation

Consignments may be:

palletised

containerised

packages or loose

and in gas, liquid or solid form

Transport may be:

single or multi-modal

Modes of transport may include:

road

rail

air

sea

Calculation of transport duration times includes:

travelling

loading

unloading

change-over

standing times

with due regard to varying transit condition and environments (i.e. road conditions, traffic flows, weather, local government by-laws)

Transport may involve:

the use of designated routes

Requirements for work may include:

site restrictions and procedures

use of safety and personal protective equipment

systems and facilities for transport logistics

specialised lifting and/or handling equipment

incident/accident breakdown procedures

additional gear and equipment

noise restrictions

hours of operation

authorities and permits

communications equipment

Hazard management is consistent with:

the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment

Consultative processes may involve:

other employees and supervisors

suppliers, potential customers and existing clients

relevant authorities and institutions

relevant 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

bar code readers

oral, aural or signed communications

Personal protective equipment may include but is not limited to:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety clothing

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

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 transport logistics including the ADG Code where applicable

workplace operating procedures and policies

supplier and/or client instructions

operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation

transport routes and timetables

manufacturers specifications for equipment and goods

suppliers advice

material safety data sheets

dangerous goods documentation where applicable including dangerous goods declarations

Safe Working Limits (SWL) and Working Load Limits (WLL) of load shifting equipment and storage facilities

communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications

quality assurance standards and procedures

emergency procedures

relevant competency standards and training materials

relevant Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements

QA plans, data and document control

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

codes and regulations relevant to transport logistics

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances,

relevant Australian and international standards and certification requirements

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations

workers compensation regulations

equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation