REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

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

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

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for the planning and management of the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Problems that may occur during the planning and management of the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances and action that can be taken to resolve or report the problems

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

Focus of operation of work systems resources management and workplace operating systems

Equipment applications capacities configurations safety hazards and control mechanisms

Relevant permit and licence requirements

Application of all relevant Australian and International Standards

Operational procedures for safe transfer and storage of dangerous goods and hazardous materials

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

Understanding and knowledge of the application of current competencies within functional activity

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

Relevant workplace documentation procedures

Required skills

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

Read and interpret instructions procedures technical data drawings instructions and manuals relevant to the planning and management of storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Complete documentation related to the planning and management of the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

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

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems that may arise during the planning and management of the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events when planning and managing the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Prioritise work and coordinate self and others in relation to activities

Recognise hazards and apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Select and apply appropriate technology information systems and procedures when planning and managing the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of

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

identifying container markings and HAZCHEM codes

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

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

determining any required permitslicensing

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

undertaking a hazard analysis

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Work may be undertaken in:

Customers may be:

Operations may be conducted:

The workplace environment may involve:

Work may involve:

Regulatory controls and workplace procedures:

Requirements for bulk handling and storage activities may include:

Requirements for work may include:

Hazards may include:

Hazard management is consistent with:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Consultative processes may involve:

Communication in the work area may include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Information/documentation may include:

Applicable procedures and codes may include: