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

PUAFIR404B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect dangerous goods facilities

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR404B - Inspect dangerous goods facilities
Description This unit covers the competency required to inspect dangerous goods facilities and identify areas of non-compliance. Legislative, regulatory and certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to personnel authorised by their agency to prepare for and conduct inspection of sites that store and handle dangerous goods and to identify areas of non-compliance with national and state/territory regulations that apply to the storage and handling of dangerous goods. Personnel applying this unit are required to notify, where required, the relevant authorities of breaches in compliance or health and safety issues that pose a risk to occupants and/or the community.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites PUAFIR403B Assess building plans
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: Identify presence of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances
  • Dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances are identified in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances labelling and documentation are located.
  • Information about hazardous substances is confirmed through available sources of information and interpreted as needed.
  • HAZMAT identification information about dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances is sought from authorised personnel and relevant authorities.
       
Element: Establish location and quantity of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances
  • Location of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances is identified.
  • Licensed quantity of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances stored or handled in the different locations is determined.
  • Type of bulk or package storage is identified.
  • Use of storage, process or transport of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances is identified.
  • Number of different classes of dangerous goods located in one area is identified.
  • Site manifests are located and examined.
       
Element: Identify product information
  • Safety data sheets (SDSs) are located and information accessed and interpreted.
  • Product safety information is located and interpreted.
  • Additional information such as manifests, HAZCHEM signage, safety signs, is located and interpreted where applicable.
       
Element: Identify and locate fire safety systems in a facility’s plan and associated documentation
  • Type of facility is identified.
  • Fire safety systems and components are correctly identified on facility plans and associated documentation.
  • Using facility plans and associated documentation, fire safety systems are located in the facility.
  • Variations between facility plans and actual locations are recorded.
       
Element: Verify actual fire safety systems with a facility plan and associated documentation
  • Facility plans and associated documentation are compared with the actual location of the facility’s fire safety systems.
  • Variations between facility plans and associated documentation and actual locations are recorded.
       
Element: Assess the operation and maintenance of the fire safety systems
  • Installed automatic fire alarm systems are checked against stated facility requirements.
  • Method of operation of the facility’s evacuation system is checked using as a guide, AS 1670.4-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning - Sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes.
  • Facility’s emergency organisation is checked using as a guide, AS 3745-2010 Planning for emergencies in facilities.
  • Maintenance procedures and log book for automatic fire alarm systems are checked using as a guide, AS 1851-2005/Amdt 2-2008 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment.
  • Maintenance procedures and log books are checked using design requirements as a guide.
  • Other maintenance requirements for fire safety systems are identified and examined against the stated standard for the particular system.
  • Fire safety systems are tested in conjunction with a facility representative, and recorded and reported in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Variations to design requirements are noted and reported.
       
Element: Record and report information
  • Information relating to dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances located in the facility is documented in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Issues identified are documented in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Variations to facility plans and associated documentation are outlined.
  • Information aboutfacility fire safety system’soperation and maintenance is provided.
  • Collated information and issues identified are reported to supervisor or relevant authorities in accordance with organisational procedures.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

compare stated fire safety systems with actual fire safety systems

identify dangerous goods and hazardous substances

report on inspection and highlight variations

determine maintenance requirements of fire safety systems and correct maintenance practices

identify and certify fire safety systems

assess the operation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

appropriate regulations, codes and standards

access to a suitable facility

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

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.

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

Required Skills

conduct inspections using relevant regulations, codes and standards as a reference

interpret facility plans and associated documentation (such as log books) and specifications

interpret relevant regulations, codes and standards

produce reports

Required Knowledge

containing and removing hazardous materials

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

difference between packaging and storage of dangerous goods

forms of identification

information systems to identify dangerous goods/hazardous substances

procedures involved in responding to a hazardous materials incident

special hazards

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Hazardous substances must include:

any material which, without adequate safeguards, may contaminate the environment and/or threaten life or property

dangerous goods

scheduled poisons

environmental pollutants

prescribed listed wastes

Sources of information must include:

emergency procedure guides

emergency response guide books

European marking ADR hazard identification numbers

HAZCHEM code

HAZMAT action guides

national fire protection association hazardous materials code

and may also include:

safe storage and handling information cards

Safe Work Australia

technical advice

HAZMAT identification information must include:

United Nations numbers

proper shipping names

product names or trade names

chemical names and chemical abstract service numbers

dangerous goods class labels

packing groups

emergency information panels

placarding

storage manifests

transportation documents

chemical abstract service number

Safety data sheets must include:

chemical and physical properties

health hazard information

precautions for use

product identity

safe handling information

Fire safety systems must include:

bunding

communications system

cooling water system

evacuation system

explosion relief devices

fire main system

fire sprinkler system

fire suppression system

fire/flame detection and alarm system

gas/vapour detection and alarm systems

passive fire protection

smoke/ventilation control system

static water and pump sets

Information about facility fire safety system’s operation may include:

Australian Standards

British/European Union Standards

company/owner requirements

factory mutual systems – loss prevention data

industry association specification

manufacturer specification

Safe Work Australia standards and codes

work health and safety legislation

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
Dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances are identified in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances labelling and documentation are located. 
Information about hazardous substances is confirmed through available sources of information and interpreted as needed. 
HAZMAT identification information about dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances is sought from authorised personnel and relevant authorities. 
Location of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances is identified. 
Licensed quantity of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances stored or handled in the different locations is determined. 
Type of bulk or package storage is identified. 
Use of storage, process or transport of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances is identified. 
Number of different classes of dangerous goods located in one area is identified. 
Site manifests are located and examined. 
Safety data sheets (SDSs) are located and information accessed and interpreted. 
Product safety information is located and interpreted. 
Additional information such as manifests, HAZCHEM signage, safety signs, is located and interpreted where applicable. 
Type of facility is identified. 
Fire safety systems and components are correctly identified on facility plans and associated documentation. 
Using facility plans and associated documentation, fire safety systems are located in the facility. 
Variations between facility plans and actual locations are recorded. 
Facility plans and associated documentation are compared with the actual location of the facility’s fire safety systems. 
Variations between facility plans and associated documentation and actual locations are recorded. 
Installed automatic fire alarm systems are checked against stated facility requirements. 
Method of operation of the facility’s evacuation system is checked using as a guide, AS 1670.4-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning - Sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes. 
Facility’s emergency organisation is checked using as a guide, AS 3745-2010 Planning for emergencies in facilities. 
Maintenance procedures and log book for automatic fire alarm systems are checked using as a guide, AS 1851-2005/Amdt 2-2008 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment. 
Maintenance procedures and log books are checked using design requirements as a guide. 
Other maintenance requirements for fire safety systems are identified and examined against the stated standard for the particular system. 
Fire safety systems are tested in conjunction with a facility representative, and recorded and reported in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Variations to design requirements are noted and reported. 
Information relating to dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances located in the facility is documented in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Issues identified are documented in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Variations to facility plans and associated documentation are outlined. 
Information aboutfacility fire safety system’soperation and maintenance is provided. 
Collated information and issues identified are reported to supervisor or relevant authorities in accordance with organisational procedures. 

Forms

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