Release 

Comments 

Release 3

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.

Release 2

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1.

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to handle and transport chemicals

1.1 Identify health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace procedures

1.2 Ensure contact details for emergency services are available in transport vehicle according to workplace procedures and transport regulations

1.3 Ensure transport vehicle complies with transport regulations

1.4 Ensure containers are secured, protected and in a condition to be safely transported according to workplace procedures, manufacturer instructions, legislative and regulatory requirements

1.5 Ensure emergency equipment and procedures are available in the vehicle according to workplace safety procedures and regulations

1.6 Ensure transport arrangements comply with legislative and regulatory requirements for the transport of hazardous substances and dangerous goods

1.7 Obtain and use safety data sheets (SDS) for chemicals to be transported according to health and safety in the workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

2. Handle and transport chemicals

2.1 Handle, transport and load chemicals according to chemical safety data information, chemical label, legislative and regulatory requirements

2.2 Carry out emergency procedures according to chemical label, SDS and workplace procedures

2.3 Report transport incidents according to workplace procedures and health and safety in the workplace regulations

3. Store chemicals in the workplace

3.1 Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment according to SDS and chemical label instructions

3.2 Identify chemical storage requirements and store chemicals according to chemical label, safety data information and health and safety in the workplace procedures

3.3 Maintain storage area according to legislative and regulatory requirements, health and safety in the workplace and environmental procedures.

3.4 Dispose of chemicals and chemical waste according to chemical label instructions and environmental regulations

3.5 Monitor chemical expiration dates and dispose of expired chemicals according to chemical label instructions, workplace and legislative and regulatory requirements

4. Record storage details

4.1 Maintain register of stored chemicals and SDS according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

4.2 Report storage incidents according to legislative and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Skill 

Description 

Reading

• Read and interpret SDS, chemical labels, manufacturer instructions, operating instruction and other workplace documentation and consolidates information to safely transport and store chemicals

Writing

• Accurately record and complete organisational records using clear language, correct spelling and terminology when completing transport and storage records

Numeracy

• Perform mathematical calculations to determine chemical weights, volumes and quantities to determine handling and storage requirements

Navigate the world of work

• Take responsibility for following workplace policies, procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
• Identify and implement chemical label requirements for handling and storage

Get the work done

• Take responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks required for chemical handling and storage activities
• Address problems and initiate standard procedures in response to emergencies applying problem solving processes

Code and title current version 

Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
Release 3

AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
Release 2

Changes to Performance Criteria for clarity. Consolidated where content duplicated.

Updated Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 3

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.

Release 2

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1.

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.