Work must be carried out in accordance with regulations and workplace requirements relevant to weighbridge operations.
Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment.
Work involves the application of regulatory requirements and workplace procedures when conducting weighbridge operations in the transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries.
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Set up for weighbridge operations | 1.1 | Weighbridge systems, including equipment, computer and recording arrangements are checked for operational status |
1.2 | Tests to confirm accuracy of weighbridge operation and related functions are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures, manufacturers instructions and relevant legislation | ||
1.3 | Accurate reporting of the results of the inspection and testing is kept in accordance with statutory requirements, workplace policy and industry guidelines | ||
1.4 | Faults/discrepancies in weighbridge operation are identified and action is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
2 | Weigh loaded vehicles | 2.1 | Vehicles likely to exceed weighbridge weight limit are turned away |
2.2 | Vehicles are directed onto platform to obtain accurate weight | ||
2.3 | Weight of loaded stationary vehicle is registered against vehicle and load identification | ||
2.4 | Vehicle and load information is entered into workplace recording system and driver is issued with receipt and/or statement | ||
2.5 | Areas of dispute are resolved or forwarded for further action undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3 | Weigh unloaded vehicles | 3.1 | Vehicles are directed onto platform to obtain accurate weight |
3.2 | Weight of unloaded stationary vehicle is registered against vehicle | ||
3.3 | Proposed load weight is assessed for conformance to statutory requirements | ||
3.4 | Where appropriate, loading operations are commenced in accordance with legal loading weight, customer requirements and workplace procedures with vehicle re-weighed to establish final load weight | ||
3.5 | Vehicle and load information is entered into workplace recording system and invoice is issued to driver where appropriate | ||
3.6 | Driver signatures on weighbridge documents, invoices or receipts are obtained in accordance with statutory and workplace requirements | ||
3.7 | Areas of dispute are resolved or forwarded for further action to be undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
4 | Complete weighbridge operations | 4.1 | Weighbridge systems, including equipment, computer and recording arrangements are secured or made ready for next shift |
4.2 | Record of operations is maintained and filed in accordance with workplace procedures and statutory requirements | ||
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Regulations relevant to the conduct of weighbridge operations including Australian Dangerous Goods Code where applicable |
Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines |
Workplace procedures and policies for the conduct of weighbridge operations |
Problems that may occur when conducting weighbridge operations and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems |
Equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms |
Records and documentation requirements for weighbridge operations |
Classification procedures |
Despatch procedures |
Calculation method and approaches for both metric and imperial systems |
Correct weighing procedures including statutory and workplace requirements |
Emergency response procedures |
Site layout |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when conducting weighbridge operations |
Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the conduct of weighbridge operations |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to the conduct of weighbridge operations |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when conducting weighbridge operations |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, errors or malfunctions that may occur when conducting weighbridge operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the conduct of weighbridge operations |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments |
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 |
Set up and maintain weighbridge equipment |
Identify, select and efficiently and effectively use weighbridge equipment |
Monitor performance of weighbridge equipment |
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 underpinning knowledge and skills relevant legislation and workplace procedures other relevant aspects of the range statement |
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 |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
Work may be conducted: | in a range of work environments by day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Workplace environment may include: | movement of equipment, goods, products, materials and vehicular traffic |
Weighbridge operations may be: | inclusive of a single operation involving the loading of vehicles and despatch functions |
Weighbridge operation may be: | electro/mechanical electronic computerised |
Vehicles may include | trucks articulated road vehicles trailers wagons |
Calibration and/or testing of equipment may be: | required prior to and during operations |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicals and pesticides dangerous or hazardous substances stationary and moving equipment, parts and materials noise, light, energy sources electrical equipment humidity, air temperature, radiant heat faulty equipment |
Personal protective equipment may include: | gloves safety headwear and footwear safety glasses two-way radios protective clothing respirators and fume/dust masks high visibility clothing |
Requirements for work may include: | site restrictions and procedures use of safety and personal protective equipment communications/recording equipment authorities and permits breakdown procedures emergency procedures |
Communication in the work area may include: | phone fax email/internet electronic data interchange (EDI) RF systems oral, aural or signed communications |
Consultative processes may involve: | workplace personnel supervisors and managers existing and potential customers/clients drivers suppliers and contractors union representatives industrial relations and OH&S specialists maintenance, professional or technical staff |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company procedures workplace procedures organisational procedures established or standard procedures |
Information/documents may include: | operations manuals, job specifications and procedures induction documentation competency standards and training materials manufacturers specifications and instructions for the operation of weighbridge equipment material safety data sheets workplace operating procedures and policies supplier and/or client instructions Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code relevant regulations including the ADG Code award, workplace bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements OH&S procedures quality assurance procedures emergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant codes and regulations pertaining to weighbridge operations traffic acts and road transport mass and loading regulations ADG Code and regulations pertaining to the storage and handling of dangerous and hazardous goods relevant state/territory OH&S legislation relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation relevant Australian and international standards and certification requirements workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation workers compensation regulations |
Not applicable.
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this competency is packaged will assist in identifying employability skill requirements.
Not applicable.