Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to receive containers of ozone depleting substances (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG) in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements, including identification of workplace procedures and documentation requirements for receiving and dispatching ODS and SGG containers. Activities covered in this unit include checking, inspecting, loading and unloading, classifying, making safe, moving, storing, dispatching and completing workplace documentation.
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit
This unit of competency supports one or more extinguishing agent handling licences prescribed under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 .
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units
The following units of competency must be assessed prior to this unit:
- PRMPFES03C Safely move materials and loads in the workplace
- PRMPFES43A Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions .
Employability Skills Information
Not Applicable
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. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1 Interpret and comply with legal and industry requirements related to receiving and dispatching ODS and SGG containers. |
1.1 Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements to work procedures and clarify where necessary with relevant persons . 1.2 Apply knowledge and understanding of ODS and SGG emission legislative and industry requirements to receive, store and dispatch containers. |
1.3 Identify potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements and take action according to organisational requirements and ODS, SGG and occupational health and safety (OHS ) policies and procedures . |
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2 Inspect and receive ODS and SGG containers. |
2.1 Identify and follow work procedures for receiving ODS and SGG containers . 2.2 Identify potential risks and hazards . 2.3 Follow OHS risk control measures and procedures. 2.4 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly to check, receive and store containers. 2.5 Check containers against consignment documentation and identify discrepancies . 2.6 Weigh and record mass of containers. 2.7 Receive containers and complete documentation according to work procedures . |
3 Classify received ODS and SGG containers. |
3.1 Identify types of ODS and SGG containers and ODS and SGG contents. 3.2 Check for container defects . 3.3 Identify and condemn containers according to work procedures . 3.4 Label and isolate condemned containers . 3.5 Make safe condemned containers according to work procedures . |
4 Move and store ODS and SGG containers. |
4.1 Identify appropriate manual handling techniques and aids . 4.2 Use safe work procedures to unload, unpack, move and correctly store containers in the workplace. 4.3 Seek assistance from others to maintain a safe and effective workplace. 4.4 Complete documentation according to work procedures . |
5 Dispatch ODS and SGG containers. |
5.1 Confirm containers comply with regulatory requirements for transport and storage. 5.2 Securely store containers ready for dispatch. 5.3 Perform leak detection test on stored containers and identify leakages. 5.4 Make safe containers according to work procedures . 5.5 Load and secure containers on transport vehicles. 5.6 Complete documentation according to work procedures . |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required skills :
- apply correct manual handling techniques
- assess safe working loads
- solve problems in practical and safe ways
- assess movement paths for transporting ODS and SGG containers in the workplace
- move dangerous goods and ODS and SGG containers safely in the workplace
- identify hazards in the work area in relation to receiving, classifying, moving, storing and dispatching ODS and SGG containers
- check ODS and SGG containers for defects
- condemn defective ODS and SGG containers
- identify contents of ODS and SGG containers
- interpret temperature and pressure graphs for different agents to determine pressure at a given temperature
- label and isolate condemned ODS and SGG containers
- make safe ODS and SGG containers according to work procedures
- select and use relevant PPE
- select and safely use tools, equipment and materials appropriate to a specific task
- select and use relevant communications records when receiving, classifying, moving, storing and dispatching ODS and SGG containers
- use appropriate workplace housekeeping procedures
- plan and organise work in order to estimate time to complete activities and prioritise tasks
- report and record information neatly and legibly when completing documentation
- use effective customer service skills and relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities
- apply language, literacy and numeracy skills to:
- communicate with others in a clear and concise manner in verbal, non-verbal and written modes
- read, understand and comply with work instructions and specifications
- read, understand and record measurements.
Required knowledge :
- principles and procedures related to receiving, classifying, moving, storing and dispatching stock
- implications of incorrect manual lifting techniques
- implications of ignoring safety precautions used with mechanical and manual handling aids
- site layout
- reasons for preventing ODS and SGG emissions in the workplace
- methods used to prevent ODS and SGG emissions in the workplace
- types of ODS and SGG containers
- methods used to make safe containers
- types of materials stored in ODS and SGG containers
- methods used to label condemned containers
- methods used to isolate condemned containers
- manual handling techniques and aids applied to receiving and moving ODS and SGG containers
- documentation used to receive, classify, move, store and dispatch ODS and SGG containers
- relevant federal, state or territory legislation that affects organisational operations, including:
- anti-discrimination and diversity
- equal employment opportunity
- industrial relations.
KEY COMPETENCIES
The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplace.
Performance level 1 - at this level the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectively.
Performance level 2 - at this level the candidate is required to manage tasks.
Performance level 3 - at this level the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.
Key competency |
Example of application |
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How are ideas and information communicated? |
Collect information regarding the work environment and analyse against relevant policies and procedures. |
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How can information be collected, analysed and organised? |
Use information to resolve ODS and SGG container receiving issues with relevant persons. |
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How are activities planned and organised? |
Organise work tasks according to safe work practices while mindful of regulatory framework. |
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How is teamwork used? |
Contribute to a safe work environment. |
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How are mathematical ideas and techniques used? |
Weigh ODS and SGG containers and record weight using correct units of measurement. |
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How are problem-solving skills applied? |
Identify and report hazards and display initiative to identify problems. |
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How is the use of technology applied? |
Use manual handling aids and apply correct techniques. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative requirements may include: |
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Work procedures may include: |
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Relevant persons may include: |
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ODS and SGG materials are listed using the format: Product name (other names); use. Check the latest amendments to the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act for the current list of ODS and SGG extinguishing agents which may include: |
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Potential and actual breaches could be identified by: |
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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OHS policies and procedures may include: |
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ODS and SGG containers may be identified by: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Risk control measures may include: |
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Check received ODS and SGG containers : |
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Discrepancies may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Container defects may include: |
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Condemned containers may include: |
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Make safe unplugged or uncapped ODS and SGG containers may include: |
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Manual handling techniques and aids may include: |
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Store containers may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector
Fire Protection Equipment
Competency field
Competency field
Asset Maintenance