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.
Spatial and/or surveying site work may include: | analysis of environment and landcartographic servicescivil engineeringemergency services managementgeographic information systems (GIS)land ownership tenure systemlocation-based servicesglobal positioningmapping determinationsite analysissurvey marksseweragetelecommunicationstown planning observationutility services observation, such as waterwater catchment observation. |
Appropriate personnel may include: | colleaguescontractorsofficial representativessite visitorsstaff or employee representativessupervisors or line managerssuppliersworkplace personnel. |
Loading and unloading plans may include: | assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statementsinformation on:nature of loadsizeshapeweight. |
Characteristics of the load are identified for operations that include: | carryingliftinglowering downloading and unloading a vehiclesetting down a load. |
Equipment may include: | camp equipmentsurveying instrumentsvehicles. |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substancesrelevant Australian standards and regulations, including state and territory mass and loading regulationsrelevant Australian state and territory environment protection legislationrelevant state, territory and federal OHS legislation. |
OHS may include: | Australian standardsidentification of potential hazardsinspection of equipment and suppliestraining staff in OHS requirementsuse of personal protective clothinguse of safety equipment and signage. |
Loading and unloading activities may be: | aided by lifting equipment and appliancesmanual. |
Documentation may include: | award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementscodes of practice, including the national standards for manual handling and the industry safety codegoods identification numbers and codes, including Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) markings and HAZCHEM signsload restraint guidemanifests, bar codes, goods and container identificationmanufacturer specifications for equipment and toolsquality assurance procedures |
| relevant Australian standards and certification requirementsworkplace procedures and policies for loading and unloading goods/cargo. |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing. |
Organisational guidelines may include: | code of ethicscompany standardslegislation relevant to the work or service function, including equal employment opportunity (EEO)manualsOHS policies and procedurespersonnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles and teamwork responsibilitiesremote area operations, such as catering and camping requirements. |
Traffic flowand work area conditions may include: | degree of visibilitynature of loadsobstaclesother trafficsitesurface conditions of work areaweather conditions. |
Vehicle may include: | boatcarlight trucktwo and four-wheel drive vehicle with or without trailer. |
Workplace procedures may be written or verbal and include: | assignment instructionsinstructions from colleagues, supervisors and/or managerspersonal protective equipment requirementsreporting and documentation requirementsspecific client requirements. |