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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Confirm correct preparation of consignment
   • Consignment is checked to ensure cargo is consistent with packing specification and is suitable for mode and method of transport
   • Consignment is checked to ensure labelling and marking of cargo conforms with domestic and international regulations, and workplace requirements and that packaging of cargo conforms to regulatory requirements and is appropriate for transport method
   • Cargo is checked for dangerous goods or explosives and conformance of packaging and labelling with Australian and international dangerous goods or explosives codes is confirmed as required
   • Discrepancies in composition or preparation of cargo are noted and appropriate action is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Organise cargo loading
   • Handling methods and equipment suitable for goods, transport mode and method are selected
   • Goods transfer methods between modes of transport are selected as required
   • Procedures for cargo loading are organised and followed in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements
3. Process documentation
   • All relevant documentation is consolidated and checked for completion and accuracy
   • Discrepancies in documentation are identified and appropriate action is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Dangerous goods declaration is obtained from consignor as required
   • Copies of documents are retained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

analysing information and making decisions based on information provided applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures assessing and reporting unusual occurrences in relation to cargo export communicating effectively with others completing documentation related to organising cargo export identifying and solving problems that may occur when organising cargo export interpreting client requirements monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information, labels and documents responding appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace working collaboratively with others when organising cargo export working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable legislation, regulations and codes including: Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for handling and transporting dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including: Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code Australian and international explosives codes Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) international transport regulations, codes and procedures relevant Australian and international standards and certification requirements relevant international and Australian state/territory road rules and transport regulations relevant legislative requirements, codes and regulations for cargo export relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation relevant state/territory work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation contacts and sources of information/documentation needed when organising cargo export procedures for batching, dating and numbering procedures for calculating weights, volumes and dimensions procedures for completing consignment documentation procedures for reviewing transport options and availability of carriers workplace customer service policies and procedures.

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