Modification History
Release 2. This is the second release of this unit in the TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package Version 4.0.
Minor change to Range Statement ‘Requirements for work’.
This release is equivalent to the previous release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including identifying requirements for working with dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances; confirming site incident procedures; and selecting handling techniques. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit covers anyone working in the transport, warehousing, distribution and storage industries who may handle dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances.
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant OH&S regulations concerning the safe handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances.
Work is performed under general supervision. It involves the application of the codes of practice and established procedures for the safe handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Nil.
Employability Skills Information
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
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Identify requirements for working with dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances |
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Dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances are identified from information including class labels, manifests and other documentation |
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Storage requirements for hazardous substances and/or dangerous goods are identified and applied |
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Legislative requirements for hazardous substances and/or dangerous goods are known and used to plan work activities |
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Handling procedures for different classes and characteristics of goods are observed |
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Confirmation is sought from relevant personnel where dangerous goods or hazardous materials do not appear to be appropriately marked |
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Confirm site incident procedures |
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Incident reporting processes are identified |
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Emergency equipment is located and checked according to workplace procedures and statutory regulations |
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2.3 |
Emergency procedures are identified and confirmed |
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Select handling techniques |
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Load handling and shifting procedures are selected in accordance with identified requirements for particular goods |
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Handling equipment is checked for conformity with workplace requirements and manufacturers guidelines |
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Where relevant, suitable signage is checked for compliance with workplace procedures |
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
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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of :
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts. Resources for assessment include:
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation. As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests. Practical assessment must occur:
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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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The dangerous goods may be handled in a range of work environments by day or night and may be: |
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Customers may be: |
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Workplace environment may include: |
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Requirements for work may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Hazard management is: |
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Consultative processes may involve: |
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Personnel in the work area may include: |
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Identification of goods may be from: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Personal protective equipment 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
D - Load Handling