ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Record freight receipt

1.1

Freight is identified and consignment/cartnote details are confirmed

1.2

Documentation is appropriately actioned in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements

1.3

Dangerous goods are identified and appropriate documentation is prepared and attached, in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements

1.4

Freight information is recorded on workplace freight tracking system

1.5

Freight is directed for loading or storage as indicated by documentation

2

Record freight despatch

2.1

Documentation for freight despatch is checked, verified and forwarded in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Loads not cleared due to incorrect documentation are appropriately processed, 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 relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating and working effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

directing freight for loading and storage

identifying freight including dangerous goods, and preparing and attaching appropriate documentation

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading, interpreting and following 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 using relevant computer, communications and office equipment when maintaining freight records.

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:

Australian and international codes and regulations relevant for maintaining freight records, including the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and relevant bond, quarantine or other legislative requirements

documentation requirements for maintaining freight records including workplace freight tracking systems

freight transport timetables, yard/terminal facilities, and site layout

housekeeping standards and procedures

operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for maintaining freight records

problems that may occur and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

types of goods and related handling and documentation requirements including dangerous goods and hazardous substances

workplace procedures and policies for maintaining freight records, including relevant international code and regulation requirements.

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, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.