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) Code Code 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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 of Performance
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 of Knowledge
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. |
Assessment Conditions
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. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
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.
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
F – Safety Management