Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. Modifications made to Foundation Skills and Assessment Conditions. |
Release 1. This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO214A Plan loading of dangerous goods.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to plan loading of dangerous goods in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes assessing the goods/freight to be loaded, planning the transfer and loading operations, and completing all required documentation. This unit applies to personnel with responsibility for resource coordination and allocation. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit work autonomously, usually managing individuals and teams. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform complex tasks in a broad range of complex contexts utilising strategic and highly specialised knowledge. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
Explosive Ordnance |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Plan transfer/loading operations |
1.1 |
Coordinate and liaise with stakeholders |
1.2 |
Identify goods to be transported |
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1.3 |
Assess compatibility of dangerous goods |
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1.4 |
Determine degree of risk for transported dangerous goods |
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1.5 |
Plan segregation and storage requirements for safe transport |
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1.6 |
Develop plans for dangerous goods transfer/loading operations and communicate to relevant personnel |
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1.7 |
Determine marking and placard load requirements |
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1.8 |
Plan and coordinate delivery and pick up operations |
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1.9 |
Identify risks and shortfalls and develop contingency plans |
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1.10 |
Provide team briefings and coordinate resource allocations |
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2 |
Document and review procedures |
2.1 |
Document dangerous goods loading procedures to meet organisational requirements including completion of dangerous goods declarations |
2.2 |
Assess shipping documentation |
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2.3 |
Check drivers/operators and dangerous goods licenses and insurance requirements in relation to load |
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2.4 |
Record and report variations in load deliveries and pick-ups |
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2.5 |
Evaluate and refine planning processes and procedures in response to operational feedback |
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2.6 |
Manage records and documents |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO214A Plan loading of dangerous goods. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9