Application
Work must be carried out in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the relevant Australian state/territory authorities concerned with the carriage of explosives and dangerous goods including the current Australian Dangerous Goods and Australian Explosives Codes.
Work is performed under limited or minimum supervision. It involves the application of standard procedures and regulatory requirements for the identification and labelling of explosives and dangerous goods.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Assess explosives/dangerous goods | 1.1 | Load is checked for explosives/dangerous goods in accordance with the relevant codes and government regulations |
1.2 | Types of explosives/dangerous goods are identified from labels, Dangerous Goods (DG) declarations and placarding in accordance with workplace procedures, and all required action is taken to ensure compliance with relevant government regulations and Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG)/Australian Explosives Codes as applicable | ||
1.3 | Hazards posed by load are identified from labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS) | ||
2 | Handle explosives/dangerous goods | 2.1 | Identified explosives/dangerous goods are handled and loaded/unloaded in accordance with regulatory requirements, codes, National Load Restraint Guide, and employer policy |
2.2 | Appropriate personal protective equipment is used when handling explosives/dangerous goods in accordance with class, subsidiary risk and MSDS information | ||
2.3 | Handling of different types of load takes into account the identified hazards posed by the explosives/dangerous goods concerned | ||
2.4 | When loading/storing explosives/dangerous goods, segregation procedures are followed according to the class and subsidiary risk information | ||
3 | Label explosives/dangerous goods | 3.1 | All packages/containers are labelled with the class and subsidiary risk in accordance with current ADG/Australian Explosives Codes as applicable |
3.2 | A dangerous goods declaration is included with manifest and other shipping documents | ||
3.3 | Vehicles carrying explosives and/or dangerous goods are placarded in accordance with current ADG/Australian Explosives Codes as applicable | ||
4 | Complete documentation | 4.1 | All required transport documents are completed in accordance with current ADG/Australian Explosives Codes as applicable |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Relevant Australian and state/territory regulations and codes pertaining to the identification and labelling of explosives and dangerous goods including the current ADG and Australian Explosives Codes |
OH&S procedures and guidelines concerning the lifting and movement of loads |
Risks and hazards when loading, unloading and handling explosives and dangerous goods, and related precautions to control the risk |
Workplace procedures and policies for the identification and labelling of explosives and dangerous goods |
Characteristics of explosives and dangerous goods relevant to handling and transport |
Compatibility of various types of explosives and dangerous goods |
Site layout and obstacles |
Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when loading, unloading and handling explosives and dangerous goods |
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the loading, unloading and handling of explosives and dangerous goods |
Interpret material safety data sheets, containers and goods coding, markings and other information describing explosives and dangerous goods including, where applicable, emergency information panels for the mode of transport/storage selected |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to the loading, unloading and handling of explosives and dangerous goods |
Correctly mark/label explosives and dangerous goods |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when loading, unloading and handling explosives and dangerous goods |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when loading, unloading and handling explosives and dangerous goods in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when loading, unloading and handling explosives and dangerous goods |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the loading, unloading and handling of explosives and dangerous goods |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments |
Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques |
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment |
Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures |
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards |
Evidence Required
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: identifying explosives and dangerous goods from labels in accordance with regulatory requirements and practices handling explosives and dangerous goods according to regulatory requirements, codes, National Load Restraint Guide and employer policy as appropriate locating, interpreting and applying relevant codes and regulations indentifying the hazards from labels of explosives and dangerous goods identifying the personal protective equipment required when handling explosives and dangerous goods maintaining workplace records for the explosives and dangerous goods |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts Resources for assessment include: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals |
Method of assessment | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests Practical assessment must occur: through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
Operations may be conducted: | in a range of work environments and weather conditions by day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spaces exposed conditions controlled or open environments a workplace, warehouse or depot in a vehicle on the road at a client's workplace |
Goods/cargo to be identified and classified may: | require special precautions for handling and storage |
Classes of dangerous goods and explosives are: | as defined in the respective Australian codes |
Standard marking and signage for identified explosives and dangerous goods is: | as required in the respective Australian codes |
Personnel in the work area may include: | workplace personnel site visitors contractors official representatives |
Communication in the work area may include: | phone electronic data interchange fax internet radio oral, aural or signed communications |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures |
Personal protective equipment may include: | gloves safety headwear and footwear safety glasses two-way radios high visibility clothing |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers, codes, markings and signs codes of practice including the Australian/International Dangerous Goods Codes and the Australian/International Explosives Codes manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools workplace procedures and policies for the loading and unloading of vehicles supplier and/or client instructions material safety data sheets award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements standards and certification requirements quality assurance procedures emergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | current Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including: Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods by Air regulations Australian and International Explosives Codes relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation equal opportunity legislation workplace relations regulations equal employment and affirmative action legislation relevant state/territory OH&S legislation |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor