REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

The current ADG Code and relevant stateterritory dangerous goods legislation as they apply to vehicles transporting dangerous goods by road

Procedures and guidelines concerning the transport of dangerous goods

Risks associated with the transporting of dangerous goods by road and related precautions to control those risks

Housekeeping standards and procedures required in the workplace

Assess suitability of transport vehicles intending to carry dangerous goods

Ability to read and interpret information on transport documentation including consignmentmanifest sheets

Plan appropriate transport routes and appropriate rest stops

Methods of securing a vehicle following loading and unloading of dangerous goods including bulk transfer of dangerous goods

Relevant permit andor licence requirements

Ability to completeamend appropriate documentation

Required skills

Ability to identify and correctly use equipment required for the bulk loadtransfer of dangerous goods

Ability to modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts risk situations and environments

Ability to read and comprehend simple statements in English to Level International English Language Testing System

Ability to identify dangerous goods labelling and placarding such as emergency information panels

Ability to select and place appropriate placarding on vehicles transporting dangerous goods by road

Ability to understand mass volume and special requirements of a load

Ability to identify and follow emergency procedures in the event of accidentincident

Ability to use personal protection and safety equipment including eye wash kit

Ability to identifydemonstrate appropriate load restraint methods

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 following

identify UN classes UN division packing group class and subsidiary risk labels for dangerous goods

compliance with ADG and relevant dangerous goods legislation

determine proper shipping names for UN numbers

identify the level of risk within particular dangerous goods classesdivisions

identify other persons organisations systems involved in the transport of dangerous goods by road

identify the required information on a transport document for the transport of dangerous goods

identify emergency information document and its storage location

apply segregation methods to incompatible dangerous goods

demonstrate the ability to appropriately placard dangerous goods vehicles

identify required information on an emergency information panel

assess operational suitability of equipment and vehicles pertinent to dangerous goods transportation

locate interpret and apply relevant information

select appropriate equipment and work systems to enable safe efficient work

identify hazards and plan work to minimise risks when transporting dangerous goods

determine if any required permits

use appropriate communication strategies and equipment

maintain workplace records and documentation including completing dangerous goods declarations

identify and safely handle equipment and goods

apply hierarchy of hazard control

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate oral andor written questioning

Appropriate practical assessment must occur at the registered training organisation andor in an appropriate work situation or realistic simulated work environment

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements and correspond with the current version of the ADG Code and relevant Australian Standards in relation to the transport of dangerous goods by road

Method of assessment

Assessment must be conducted using the Mandatory Assessment Instrument This instrument includes requirements for application and is available from the relevant stateterritory Competent Authority

Assessment must include questioning verbal andor written

Assessment may be in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency

Specific resources

Access is required to opportunities to

participate in a range of exercises case studies and other real andor three dimensional simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to prepare for the transport of dangerous goods andor

prepare for the transport of dangerous goods by road in an appropriate range of operational situations

For the purpose of training and assessment all applicants must be provided or have direct access to a copy of the current ADG Code and relevant dangerous goods legislation for their stateterritory

The Competent Authority may require RTOs to provide copies of learning materials used for training The Competent Authority may disallow the use of any learning materials it considers unsuitable

Access and equity considerations

All workers in the transport industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander transport drivers and communities

Consistency of performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

assessing operational suitability of equipment and vehicles pertinent to the transport of dangerous goods by road

identifying class and subsidiary risk labels for dangerous goods

estimating weight and dimensions of load and any special requirements

selecting appropriate equipment and work systems to enable safe efficient work

identifying hazards and planning work to minimise risks when transporting dangerous goods by road

determining required permits approvals or licences to transport dangerous goods by road

using appropriate communication strategies and equipment

locating interpreting and applying relevant information

maintaining transport documentation driving records and any other workplace records

identifying and safely handling equipment and goods

applying hierarchy of hazard control

Shows evidence of application of relevant transport procedures including

current stateterritory dangerous goods legislation and procedures

current ADG Code and associated Australian Standards

current OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

current workplace procedures and work instructions concerning the preparation and transport of dangerous goods by road

relevant and current guidelines relating to the use of loading equipment

current housekeeping procedures

current environmental protection procedures when transporting dangerous goods by road

Action is taken promptly to report any accidents incidents or potential difficulties in the preparation and transport of dangerous goods by road in accordance with legislation and workplace procedures

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

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail without damage to goods equipment or personnel

Guidance information for assessment

Assessors must confirm the identity of the student at the time of each assessment component

Team based assessment models must not be used for assessment of this competency unit

The assessment must be conducted using the Mandatory Assessment Instrument nominated by the Competent Authority

The assessment must be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Competent Authority as specified in the Mandatory Assessment Instrument document and the accompanying assessment delivery guide

The Mandatory Assessment Instrument challenge test is required for all forms of assessment including recognition of prior learning

Further information about the Mandatory Assessment Instrument may be obtained from the Competent Authority in each stateterritory

It is a licensing requirement that assessors must satisfy the following requirements of the Competent Authority in addition to any requirements of the AQTF Assessors must

Pass an assessment test approved by the Competent Authority and

Have at least years relevant dangerous goods industry and operational experience and

Meet any additional mandatory skills or qualifications required by the Competent Authority and

Must not have been disallowed by a Competent Authority in any jurisdiction

Operations may be conducted:

Customers may be:

Workplaces may comprise:

Work may be conducted in:

Vehicle refers to:

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

Hazard management is:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Load restraint systems are:

Preparation of packaged dangerous goods for transport may:

Transport documentation may include:

Requirements for work 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:

Safety equipment on vehicle may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: