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

TLIF2012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIF2012 - Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply safe handling strategies when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives.It includes driving vehicle concerned in a safe manner and consulting with relevant authorities/persons in accordance with regulatory requirements.Work must be carried out in accordance with relevant Australian and state/territory regulations and codes, including current:Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail (AE Code)Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) CodeCode for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material.Work is performed under limited supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, current ADG/AE Code, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field F – Safety Management
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: Operate equipment and/or vehicle in a safe manner
  • Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • Safety equipment is checked for serviceability and required quantities and types
  • Equipment/vehicle is operated safely in accordance with the relevant industry regulations, licence/permit requirements/or standards and as directed by police and/or competent authority
  • Safety guidelines and codes of practice are applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances are handled/conveyed in accordance with relevant government regulations and current ADG Code
  • Relevant emergency procedures are assessed relative to the dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances concerned
  • Emergency procedures are instigated in accordance with current ADG Code, relevant codes of practice and government regulations, to ensure precautions are taken consistent with directions set out in emergency workplace procedures
  • Procedures are implemented to minimise damage to equipment, facilities and the environment, and to minimise injury to personnel
       
Element: Consult with relevant authorities/persons
  • Dangerous goods occurrences are reported in specified timeframes to competent authority, fire brigade and/or police using appropriate workplace procedures, in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements
  • Assistance is provided to competent authority as requested
  • Other persons within affected emergency area are warned about hazard/s in accordance with workplace procedures as required
  • Documentation is completed and proofread in accordance with workplace procedures
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Operate equipment and/or vehicle in a safe manner

1.1

Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

1.2

Safety equipment is checked for serviceability and required quantities and types

1.3

Equipment/vehicle is operated safely in accordance with the relevant industry regulations, licence/permit requirements/or standards and as directed by police and/or competent authority

1.4

Safety guidelines and codes of practice are applied in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances are handled/conveyed in accordance with relevant government regulations and current ADG Code

1.6

Relevant emergency procedures are assessed relative to the dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances concerned

1.7

Emergency procedures are instigated in accordance with current ADG Code, relevant codes of practice and government regulations, to ensure precautions are taken consistent with directions set out in emergency workplace procedures

1.8

Procedures are implemented to minimise damage to equipment, facilities and the environment, and to minimise injury to personnel

2

Consult with relevant authorities/persons

2.1

Dangerous goods occurrences are reported in specified timeframes to competent authority, fire brigade and/or police using appropriate workplace procedures, in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements

2.2

Assistance is provided to competent authority as requested

2.3

Other persons within affected emergency area are warned about hazard/s in accordance with workplace procedures as required

2.4

Documentation is completed and proofread in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

handling/transporting dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances safely, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

identifying characteristics and hazards of dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances being handled

identifying, selecting and using appropriate handling/transportation equipment, vehicles, personal protection equipment and related procedures

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

interpreting relevant signs, placards, labels and codes

locating, interpreting and applying relevant information

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

operating and adapting to differences in handling and transportation equipment in accordance with operating procedures

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

characteristics of various dangerous goods, explosives or hazardous substances and their implications for handling and transport

company incident reporting system and employer responsibility to report incidents to relevant government authority

compatibility of various types of dangerous goods, explosives or hazardous substances

emergency management plan

housekeeping standards and procedures

relevant Australian and state/territory regulations and codes pertaining to identifying, handling and marking dangerous goods, explosives or hazardous substances including current ADG Code

risks and hazards when handling and conveying dangerous goods, explosives or hazardous substances, and related precautions to control the risk

site layout and obstacles

WHS/OHS procedures and guidelines for lifting and movement of loads

workplace procedures for handling and transporting dangerous goods, explosives or hazardous substances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Operate equipment and/or vehicle in a safe manner

1.1

Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

1.2

Safety equipment is checked for serviceability and required quantities and types

1.3

Equipment/vehicle is operated safely in accordance with the relevant industry regulations, licence/permit requirements/or standards and as directed by police and/or competent authority

1.4

Safety guidelines and codes of practice are applied in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances are handled/conveyed in accordance with relevant government regulations and current ADG Code

1.6

Relevant emergency procedures are assessed relative to the dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances concerned

1.7

Emergency procedures are instigated in accordance with current ADG Code, relevant codes of practice and government regulations, to ensure precautions are taken consistent with directions set out in emergency workplace procedures

1.8

Procedures are implemented to minimise damage to equipment, facilities and the environment, and to minimise injury to personnel

2

Consult with relevant authorities/persons

2.1

Dangerous goods occurrences are reported in specified timeframes to competent authority, fire brigade and/or police using appropriate workplace procedures, in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements

2.2

Assistance is provided to competent authority as requested

2.3

Other persons within affected emergency area are warned about hazard/s in accordance with workplace procedures as required

2.4

Documentation is completed and proofread in accordance with workplace procedures

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards 
Safety equipment is checked for serviceability and required quantities and types 
Equipment/vehicle is operated safely in accordance with the relevant industry regulations, licence/permit requirements/or standards and as directed by police and/or competent authority 
Safety guidelines and codes of practice are applied in accordance with workplace procedures 
Dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances are handled/conveyed in accordance with relevant government regulations and current ADG Code 
Relevant emergency procedures are assessed relative to the dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances concerned 
Emergency procedures are instigated in accordance with current ADG Code, relevant codes of practice and government regulations, to ensure precautions are taken consistent with directions set out in emergency workplace procedures 
Procedures are implemented to minimise damage to equipment, facilities and the environment, and to minimise injury to personnel 
Dangerous goods occurrences are reported in specified timeframes to competent authority, fire brigade and/or police using appropriate workplace procedures, in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements 
Assistance is provided to competent authority as requested 
Other persons within affected emergency area are warned about hazard/s in accordance with workplace procedures as required 
Documentation is completed and proofread in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIF2012 - Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives
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