REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Relevant state or territory regulations relating to job function

Regulations and workplace policy and procedures relating to job function

Effects of a breach on applicable job role and related penalties

Job roles and functions in the workplace that are affected by chain of responsibility

Reporting systems within the organisation

Consequences of noncompliance with chain of responsibility regulations

Where to locate current chain of responsibility information

Action required within limits of own job role or function when possible breaches are identified

Required workplace documentation

Understanding of the five key aspects load restraint mass dimensions speed and fatigue management

Required skills

Apply strategies to prevent breaches of chain of responsibility

Recognise a breach of the workplace policy and procedure

Take appropriate action if a breach takes place

Complete relevant documentation in relation to chain of responsibility

Implement change as it relates to chain of responsibility

Review and implement updates to the chain of responsibility regulations as they occur

Apply communication strategies within the organisation for chain of responsibility

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

an understanding of chain of responsibility

an understanding of associated state or territory regulations in which the job is relative to chain of responsibility

techniques used to implement relevant workplace policy and procedures as they pertain to chain of responsibility

an analysis of records relevant to chain of responsibility as they apply at a company level

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

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

Method of assessment

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate assessments using written practical and oral assessments

Practical assessment must occur

through appropriately simulated activities at the training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Online assessment is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency

Parties and responsible persons within the chain include:

Customers may include:

Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:

Work environment includes:

Communication in the work area may include:

Documentation and records may include:

Applicable legislation and regulations may include: