Prepare for transport of dangerous goods

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TLID3027A, 'Prepare for transport of dangerous goods'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare for transport of dangerous goods' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Check dangerous goods load

1.1 Load is compared against transport documentation and discrepancies are noted

1.2 Load is checked to ensure that dangerous goods labels are clearly visible and legible, and that packaged goods are correctly labelled

1.3 Load is checked to ensure containers are not damaged

1.4 Vehicle load is checked for compatibility or, where not compatible, is checked for appropriate segregation in accordance with regulatory requirements

1.5 Load is assessed to ensure that it is stowed and secured in or on vehicles in accordance with the current ADG Code and the National Load Restraint Guide

1.6 Shipping documentation and other relevant documents are located in the cabin in accordance with regulatory requirements

2Assess vehicle suitability to transport intended load

2.1 Vehicle is assessed for suitability and appropriateness to carry designated dangerous goods including classification, mass and configuration

2.2 Licence and insurance requirements (where relevant) are checked for conformity with the current Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail and/or other applicable regulatory requirements

2.3 Load restraint system(s) is/are checked for serviceability and appropriateness to secure intended load

2.4 Vehicle is checked to ensure that it is correctly and clearly marked/placarded for the load being carried

3Check emergency procedures and equipment

3.1 Emergency information for each type of transported dangerous good is noted

3.2 Regulatory and workplace procedures for an incident are noted including notification of relevant personnel and authorities and, where appropriate, use of equipment for containment, clean up or recovery

3.3 Personal protective equipment and safety equipment are checked for operational capability and appropriateness to the proposed load

3.4 Emergency information is located in the cabin in accordance with current ADG Code requirements

4Evaluate documented route plan

4.1 Selected route plan and potential difficulties including regulatory restrictions, traffic flow and conditions, obstacles, road standards and construction activities are assessed

4.2 Regulatory and workplace procedures for driving, parking, loading and unloading are identified including actions for disengaging and/or securing the vehicle

5Complete documentation

5.1 The load is inspected and checked for security to travel in accordance with relevant regulations/permit requirements and the current ADG Code

5.2 All required documentation for the dangerous goods is completed in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

TLID3027A appears in the following qualifications:

  • TLI31610 - Certificate III in Warehousing Operations
  • TLI31210 - Certificate III in Driving Operations
  • TLI31610 - Certificate III in Warehousing Operations
  • TLI31210 - Certificate III in Driving Operations
  • DEF40412 - Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
  • UEG40114 - Certificate IV in Gas Supply Industry Operations
  • UEG30114 - Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations
  • DEF42115 - Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
  • DEF32315 - Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
  • DEF32415 - Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Operations