Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCCHM304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Transport and store chemicals

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors. This unit does not cover operation of specialised chemical application equipment and machinery or application of chemicals. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and pesticide legislation and codes. All work is carried out to comply with Safety Data Sheets, chemical label directions and relevant legislative requirements.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Confirm the regulatory requirements that apply in the relevant State or Territory.This unit may be deemed to have a time limit when used as part of an accreditation or licencing process.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace OR simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to transport and handle chemicals
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • Confirm contact phone numbers of emergency services are carried in vehicle in case of accident, spill or fire
  • Confirm chemicals will be transported in a vehicle that is compliant with the relevant legislation.
  • Confirm containers are secured in the tray, protected from the weather and in a sound condition to transport
  • Confirm appropriate first aid kit is carried in the vehicle in case of accident, spill or fire
  • Confirm transport arrangements meet legislative and regulatory requirements for the transport of hazardous substances and dangerous goods.
  • Obtain current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) from reseller or manufacturer for all chemicals to be transported
       
Element: Transport and handle chemicals
  • Follow instructions from chemical SDS, to comply with transport requirements
  • Follow instructions from chemical label and SDS in the event of a spill or accident
  • Report transport incidents as required
       
Element: Store chemicals in the workplace
  • Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
  • Use appropriate storage methods as per label and Safety Data Sheet requirements and work health and safety standards
  • Maintain storage area according to legislative and regulatory requirements, including work health and safety and environmental protection.
  • Retain products in original containers with labels intact
  • Utilise storage methods to prevent contact with people or animals and contamination of produce or the environment
  • Apply correct disposal procedures for used chemical drums and storage containers as per the label and industry programs
  • Dispose of unwanted and out-of-date chemicals in the appropriate manner according to legislative and regulatory requirements and industry programs
       
Element: Record storage details
  • Maintain chemical storage inventory and records according to legislative requirements
  • Report storage incidents according to legislative requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to transport and handle chemicals

1.1 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.2 Confirm contact phone numbers of emergency services are carried in vehicle in case of accident, spill or fire

1.3 Confirm chemicals will be transported in a vehicle that is compliant with the relevant legislation.

1.4 Confirm containers are secured in the tray, protected from the weather and in a sound condition to transport

1.5 Confirm appropriate first aid kit is carried in the vehicle in case of accident, spill or fire

1.6 Confirm transport arrangements meet legislative and regulatory requirements for the transport of hazardous substances and dangerous goods.

1.7 Obtain current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) from reseller or manufacturer for all chemicals to be transported

2. Transport and handle chemicals

2.1 Follow instructions from chemical SDS, to comply with transport requirements

2.2 Follow instructions from chemical label and SDS in the event of a spill or accident

2.3 Report transport incidents as required

3. Store chemicals in the workplace

3.1 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit

3.2 Use appropriate storage methods as per label and Safety Data Sheet requirements and work health and safety standards

3.3 Maintain storage area according to legislative and regulatory requirements, including work health and safety and environmental protection.

3.4 Retain products in original containers with labels intact

3.5 Utilise storage methods to prevent contact with people or animals and contamination of produce or the environment

3.6 Apply correct disposal procedures for used chemical drums and storage containers as per the label and industry programs

3.7 Dispose of unwanted and out-of-date chemicals in the appropriate manner according to legislative and regulatory requirements and industry programs

4. Record storage details

4.1 Maintain chemical storage inventory and records according to legislative requirements

4.2 Report storage incidents according to legislative requirements

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

follow legislative requirements for the safe transport of chemicals

follow emergency procedures for chemical spillage

handle, transport and store chemical safely

maintain a chemical storage area and chemical manifest, including copies of SDS for each product

follow chemical label directions and SDS requirements for handling, transporting and storage

maintain storage records

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

follow enterprise environmental protection policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

how to read a chemical label and SDS and translate that information into actions

appropriate legislation and regulations that apply to transporting and storing chemicals

risk factors including human and animal health and environmental associated with transporting, handling and storing chemicals

requirements for disposal of excess, unwanted and out-of-date chemicals and used chemical containers

processes to clear spillages and clean up

types of placarding required for storage of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods

types of emergency information that must be carried in the vehicle when transporting dangerous goods

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to transport and handle chemicals

1.1 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.2 Confirm contact phone numbers of emergency services are carried in vehicle in case of accident, spill or fire

1.3 Confirm chemicals will be transported in a vehicle that is compliant with the relevant legislation.

1.4 Confirm containers are secured in the tray, protected from the weather and in a sound condition to transport

1.5 Confirm appropriate first aid kit is carried in the vehicle in case of accident, spill or fire

1.6 Confirm transport arrangements meet legislative and regulatory requirements for the transport of hazardous substances and dangerous goods.

1.7 Obtain current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) from reseller or manufacturer for all chemicals to be transported

2. Transport and handle chemicals

2.1 Follow instructions from chemical SDS, to comply with transport requirements

2.2 Follow instructions from chemical label and SDS in the event of a spill or accident

2.3 Report transport incidents as required

3. Store chemicals in the workplace

3.1 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit

3.2 Use appropriate storage methods as per label and Safety Data Sheet requirements and work health and safety standards

3.3 Maintain storage area according to legislative and regulatory requirements, including work health and safety and environmental protection.

3.4 Retain products in original containers with labels intact

3.5 Utilise storage methods to prevent contact with people or animals and contamination of produce or the environment

3.6 Apply correct disposal procedures for used chemical drums and storage containers as per the label and industry programs

3.7 Dispose of unwanted and out-of-date chemicals in the appropriate manner according to legislative and regulatory requirements and industry programs

4. Record storage details

4.1 Maintain chemical storage inventory and records according to legislative requirements

4.2 Report storage incidents according to legislative requirements

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 
Confirm contact phone numbers of emergency services are carried in vehicle in case of accident, spill or fire 
Confirm chemicals will be transported in a vehicle that is compliant with the relevant legislation. 
Confirm containers are secured in the tray, protected from the weather and in a sound condition to transport 
Confirm appropriate first aid kit is carried in the vehicle in case of accident, spill or fire 
Confirm transport arrangements meet legislative and regulatory requirements for the transport of hazardous substances and dangerous goods. 
Obtain current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) from reseller or manufacturer for all chemicals to be transported 
Follow instructions from chemical SDS, to comply with transport requirements 
Follow instructions from chemical label and SDS in the event of a spill or accident 
Report transport incidents as required 
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit 
Use appropriate storage methods as per label and Safety Data Sheet requirements and work health and safety standards 
Maintain storage area according to legislative and regulatory requirements, including work health and safety and environmental protection. 
Retain products in original containers with labels intact 
Utilise storage methods to prevent contact with people or animals and contamination of produce or the environment 
Apply correct disposal procedures for used chemical drums and storage containers as per the label and industry programs 
Dispose of unwanted and out-of-date chemicals in the appropriate manner according to legislative and regulatory requirements and industry programs 
Maintain chemical storage inventory and records according to legislative requirements 
Report storage incidents according to legislative requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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