REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Relevant Australian and stateterritory regulations and codes pertaining to the identification handling and marking of explosives and dangerous goods

Relevant stateterritory mass and loading regulations

OHampS procedures and guidelines concerning the lifting and movement of loads

Risks and hazards when loading unloading and handling explosives and dangerous goods and related precautions to control the risk

Workplace procedures and policies for the loading and unloading of explosives and dangerous goods

Characteristics of various classes of explosives and dangerous goods relevant to handling and transport

Compatibility of various types of explosives and dangerous goods

Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

Manual handling techniques and manuallyoperated load shifting equipment required for the loading unloading and handling of explosives and dangerous goods

Methods of securing a load on a vehicle

Methods of placarding or marking a vehicle carrying explosivesdangerous goods

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when loading unloading and handling explosives and dangerous goods

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the loading unloading and handling of explosives and dangerous goods

Identify and interpret containers and goods coding markings and where applicable emergency information panels for the mode of transportstorage selected

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to work activities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Estimate the size shape and special requirements of loads

Work collaboratively with others when loading unloading and handling explosives and dangerous goods

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

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when loading unloading and handling explosives and dangerous goods

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the loading unloading and handling of explosives and dangerous goods

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Use manual handling techniques and operate manuallyoperated load shifting equipment when loading unloading and handling explosives and dangerous goods

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

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

identifying load characteristics loading equipment and related practices

identifying load label in accordance with identified classification and subsidiary risk information

identifying markingsplacards for vehicle in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements

segregating distributing and securing load for safe transport in accordance with regulations and current ADGAEG Code requirements

safely loading and unloading explosives and dangerous goods in accordance with workplace procedures and current ADGAEG Code requirements

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

Operations may be conducted:

Customers may be:

Workplaces may comprise:

Work may be conducted in:

Goods/cargo to be loaded and unloaded may require:

Classes of dangerous goods and explosives are:

Standard placarding, marking and signage for identified explosives and dangerous goods are:

Personnel in the work area may include:

Communication in the work area may include:

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

Loading operations may be carried out:

Load restraint procedures and equipment are:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: