Required skills

communication skills to communicate effectively with others when conducting weighbridge operations

literacy skills to

read and interpret operational instructions procedures and information relating to weighbridge operations

complete documentation

numeracy skills to undertake required measurements

organisational and planning skills to

follow operational instructions and prioritise work

set up and maintain weighbridge equipment

identify select and use weighbridge equipment

monitor performance of weighbridge equipment

technology skills to operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others when conducting weighbridge operations

interpersonal skills to adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

initiative and enterprise skills to apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the conduct of weighbridge operations

planning and organising skills to monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

problemsolving skills to

modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

operate and adapt to differences in equipment according to standard operating procedures

promptly report or rectify identified problems errors or malfunctions that may occur when conducting weighbridge operations

selfmanagement skills to

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

select and use required personal protective equipment according to industry and OHS standards

Required knowledge

regulations relevant to the operation of weighbridges including national measurement legislation

relevant OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

workplace policies and procedures for weighbridge operations

problems that may occur when conducting weighbridge operations and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

equipment applications capacities configurations safety hazards and control mechanisms

records and documentation requirements for weighbridge operations

classification procedures

despatch procedures

calculation method in both metric and imperial systems for determining net mass and endandend and axle measurements of a vehicle

correct weighing procedures including statutory and workplace requirements

emergency response procedures

site layout

procedures for completing axle or endandend measurements

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to consistently maintain and operate a weighbridge in accordance with legislative requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

prepare a weighbridge for operation

weigh loaded and unloaded vehicles

determine the net weight from gross and tare measurements

complete axle and endandend measurements

complete statutory documents

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment

Access may be required to

weighbridge

computer and relevant software andor organisation information management system

public weighbridge licence conditions

national measurement legislation

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

questions to assess understanding of relevant procedures trader obligations and remedial actions

review of weighbridge tickets prepared by the candidate

feedback from supervisors and peers regarding the candidates ability to conduct weighbridge operations in accordance with legislative and organisational procedures

In all cases practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Industry representatives have provided case studies to illustrate the practical application of this unit of competency and to show its relevance in a workplace setting These can be sourced from the National Measurement Institute

Operational status may include:

Relevant legislation, codes and regulations may include:

Faults and discrepancies in weighbridge operation may include:

Environmental factors likely to affect weighing accuracy may include:

Vehicles may include:

Organisational procedures may include:

Areas of dispute may include: