REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Regulations relevant to the conduct of weighbridge operations including Australian Dangerous Goods Code where applicable

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the conduct of weighbridge operations

Problems that may occur when conducting weighbridge operations and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Equipment applications capacities configurations safety hazards and control mechanisms

Records and documentation requirements for weighbridge operations

Classification procedures

Despatch procedures

Calculation method and approaches for both metric and imperial systems

Correct weighing procedures including statutory and workplace requirements

Emergency response procedures

Site layout

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when conducting weighbridge operations

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information relevant to the conduct of weighbridge operations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the conduct of weighbridge operations

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when conducting weighbridge operations

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

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems errors or malfunctions that may occur when conducting weighbridge operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the conduct of weighbridge operations

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

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

Set up and maintain weighbridge equipment

Identify select and efficiently and effectively use weighbridge equipment

Monitor performance of weighbridge equipment

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 applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

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 and 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 andor equipment andor

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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Work may be conducted:

Customers may be:

Workplaces may comprise:

Workplace environment may include:

Weighbridge operations may be:

Weighbridge operation may be:

Vehicles may include

Calibration and/or testing of equipment may be:

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Requirements for work may include:

Communication in the work area may include:

Consultative processes may involve:

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

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: