Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to load and unload goodscargo

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for loading and unloading goodscargo

apply safe driving techniques

identify hazards

handle hazardous goods

interpret plans reports maps specifications

apply lifting techniques manual cranes and loads

monitor operations

report defects

apply safe work practices

use hand and power tools

read and comprehend simple statements in English

identify containers and goods coding ADG and IMDG markings and where applicable emergency information panels and take appropriate action

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to load and unload cargogoods

relevant Australian standards and regulations including stateterritory mass and loading regulations

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

breakdown procedures

bund construction and maintenance procedures

contaminant identification and control

approved dust suppression and extraction methods

drainage principles

hauling procedures

emergency procedures

environmental procedures

equipment processes technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

identifying repair requirements

isolation procedures

site operational system

night and day working procedures

relevant OHS procedures

operational procedures and checks

road rules

signage erection procedures

site procedures

site safety requirements

wet and dry working procedures

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

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for loading and unloading cargogoods

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient loading and unloading cargogoods

working with others to undertake and complete the loading and unloading cargogoods that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely loading and unloading cargogoods that safely effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the loading and unloading cargogoods

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Compliance documentation may include:

Auxiliary equipment may be anything that is portable and mobile that is not part of the fixed infrastructure, and may include:

Pre-start checks may include:

Environmental issues may include:

Goods/cargo may include:

Transport may include:

Clean may include methods such as: