Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare for the transport of dangerous goods, including checking the dangerous goods load; assessing vehicle suitability to transport the intended load; checking emergency procedures and equipment; evaluating documented route plan; and completing required assessment process. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant state/territory regulations concerning the transport of dangerous goods, including the current ADG Code. Work is performed under general supervision. It involves the application of basic principles, routine procedures and regulatory requirements to the preparation of dangerous goods for transport. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Check 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 |
2 Assess 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 |
3 Check 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 |
4 Evaluate 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 |
5 Complete 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 |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Operations may be conducted: |
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Customers may be: |
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Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: |
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Load restraint systems are: |
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Preparation of packaged dangerous goods for transport may: |
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Transport documentation may include: |
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Consultative processes may involve: |
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Communication in the work area may include: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Safety equipment on vehicle may include: |
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Information/documents may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
D - Load Handling |