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 transport plant equipment and personnel

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for transporting plant equipment and personnel

identify select and use relevant equipment processes and procedures when preparing transporting loading and unloading of load

modify the preparation loading transporting and unloading procedures for varying workplace contexts risk situations and environments

read and interpret instructions procedures and labels relevant to the preparation loading transporting and unloading of loads

identify cargo container and goods coding ADGIMDG markings and where applicable emergency information panels

estimate the size shape and special requirements of loads

acknowledge and send messages with communications equipment whilst operating other equipment

describe consequences of load movement

provide customerclient service

work effectively with others

communicate effectively

evaluate ground conditions

interpret load plans reports maps and specifications

maintain transportation records

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 transport plant equipment and personnel

Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to the transportation of plant equipment and personnel including the Australian and international dangerous goods codes

OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines relevant to the preparation and transportation of plant equipment and personnel

workplace procedures and policies for the preparation and transportation of plant equipment and personnel

operations of work systems equipment management and site operating systems for the preparation and transportation of plant equipment and personnel

problems that may occur when preparing for and transporting plant equipment and personnel

appropriate action to be taken to resolve problems and potential problems

relevant handling and safety codes

types of equipment used to transfer loads in terminalswharves their applications and procedures and precautions for their use

requirements for safe working load SWL and working load limit WLL of load shifting equipment

the marking and numbering systems for cargo

relevant bond quarantine or other legislative requirements

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 transporting plant equipment and personnel

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient transportation of plant equipment and personnel

working with others to undertake and complete the transportation of plant equipment and personnel that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely transportation of plant equipment and personnel 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 transportation of plant equipment and personnel

Guidance information for assessment

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

Compliance documentation may include:

Load may include:

Environmental issues may include:

Equipment may include:

Personnel may include:

Hazards may include:

Start-up, par-up and shutdown procedures may include:

Calculation may include:

Restraints may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Operating capacity of the transport vehicle may include:

Documentation may include: