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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Work may be undertaken: | in various work environments in the sections of the warehousing, storage, transport and distribution industries involved in transport logistics |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Operations may be conducted: | by day or night |
The workplace environment may involve: | twenty-four hour operationsingle and multi-site locationslarge, medium and small workplaces |
Critical parameters for the evaluation of consignment loads may include but are not limited to: | type, capacity, compatibility and capability of loadagreed delivery times and destinationpick-up and drop-off pointswaiting, loading and unloading times |
Key requirements for the planning of transport logistics may include but are not limited to: | collection and distribution destinationtransport duration timestype and compatibility of loadtransport mode(s) and capacityreturn freightfatigue managementuse of designated routes |
Strategies to address identified deficiencies in operational capability and availability may include but are not limited to: | re-negotiation of collection and/or delivery timesalternate transport mode(s)outsourcing components of operation |
Consignments may be: | palletisedcontainerisedpackages or looseand in gas, liquid or solid form |
Transport may be: | single or multi-modal |
Modes of transport may include: | roadrailairsea |
Calculation of transport duration times includes: | travellingloadingunloadingchange-overstanding timeswith due regard to varying transit condition and environments (i.e. road conditions, traffic flows, weather, local government by-laws) |
Transport may involve: | the use of designated routes |
Requirements for work may include: | site restrictions and proceduresuse of safety and personal protective equipmentsystems and facilities for transport logisticsspecialised lifting and/or handling equipmentincident/accident breakdown proceduresadditional gear and equipmentnoise restrictionshours of operationauthorities and permitscommunications equipment |
Hazard management is consistent with: | the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment |
Consultative processes may involve: | other employees and supervisorssuppliers, potential customers and existing clientsrelevant authorities and institutionsrelevant government instrumentalitiesemergency servicesmanagement and union representativesindustrial relations and OH&S specialistsother maintenance, professional or technical staff |
Communication in the work area may include: | phoneelectronic data interchange (EDI)faxemailinternetRF communicationsbar code readersoral, aural or signed communications |
Personal protective equipment may include but is not limited to: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety clothingsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Information/documentation may include: | Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant transport logistics including the ADG Code where applicableworkplace operating procedures and policiessupplier and/or client instructionsoperations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentationtransport routes and timetablesmanufacturers specifications for equipment and goodssuppliers advicematerial safety data sheetsdangerous goods documentation where applicable including dangerous goods declarationsSafe Working Limits (SWL) and Working Load Limits (WLL) of load shifting equipment and storage facilitiescommunications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communicationsquality assurance standards and proceduresemergency proceduresrelevant competency standards and training materialsrelevant Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirementsQA plans, data and document controlconditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | codes and regulations relevant to transport logisticsAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances,relevant Australian and international standards and certification requirementslicence, patent or copyright arrangementsrelevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislationworkplace relations regulationsworkers compensation regulationsequal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation |