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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Define objectives of required handling and storage operation
  2. Requirements for bulk handling and storage activities are identified in accordance with workplace requirements
  3. Current best practice and future trends for handling and storage equipment are assessed and compared to present operations
  4. Consideration of workplace goals and present capabilities and constraints is undertaken when selecting bulk handling and storage resources
  5. Specify equipment and system performance requirements
  6. Bulk handling and storage equipment and system requirements are documented
  7. Performance measures for equipment and system operations are developed and documented
  8. Consultations are conducted with relevant employees and management to verify documented requirements
  9. Evaluate and select bulk handling and storage resources
  10. Range of bulk handling and storage equipment and facilities that meet specifications are researched for costs and benefits as well as potential adaptability for new business opportunities
  11. Rating system is instigated to facilitate comparisons of cost/benefit and other qualitative properties of bulk handling and storage equipment and systems
  12. Analysis of current employee competency in relation to required competency is undertaken and documented
  13. Equipment is selected based on comparisons of performance specifications including cost, output, set-up requirements, maintenance and retraining
  14. Complete documentation
  15. Workplace documentation is completed as required
  16. Handling and storage requirements are documented and communicated to relevant personnel
  17. Reports are compiled and forwarded to appropriate personnel

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:

communicating and working effectively with others when planning and managing the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

completing documentation as required for the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

controlling risks

determining required permits/licences

estimating weight and volume of goods to be stored and any special requirements

identifying container markings and HAZCHEM codes

identifying potential hazards and planning work to minimise risks when storing dangerous goods and hazardous substances

planning and assessing options for the safe and efficient storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances to regulatory requirements, as a minimum

prioritising work and coordinating self and others in relation to activities

providing leadership to others when planning and managing the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

reading, interpreting and following procedures, technical data, drawings, instructions and manuals relevant to planning and managing the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

recognising hazards and applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

selecting and applying appropriate technology, information systems and procedures when planning and managing the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

undertaking a hazard analysis and risk assessment.


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:

application of all relevant Australian and International Standards

application of current competencies within functional activity

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for handling and transporting dangerous goods and hazardous substances

coaching and mentoring approaches to support team members to share knowledge and skills

equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms

hierarchy of risks and hazards related to the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, and ways of controlling the risks involved

operational procedures for safe transfer and storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

operational work systems, resources, management and workplace operating systems

problems that may occur when planning and managing the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, and action that can be taken to resolve or report these problems

relevant permit and licence requirements

relevant regulations, codes of practice and legislative requirements including local and international regulations relevant to handling and storage

relevant workplace documentation procedures

resource availability including the competencies of individuals in the team and group

workplace procedures for planning and managing the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances.