Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use specialised bulk transfer equipment for dry materials, including planning the work, transferring the material according to regulatory and operational requirements, monitoring and operating controls, and completing all operations, as required. 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 use of specialised equipment for the transfer of dry bulk product. Work is performed under general supervision. It involves the application of basic principles, routine procedures and regulatory requirements to the use of specialised bulk transfer equipment to load and unload dry bulk products. |
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 Plan work |
1.1 Dangerous or hazardous (including regulated waste), or other materials requiring specialised handling are identified and relevant procedures are taken into account when planning the work 1.2 Traffic flow and work area conditions are assessed and anticipated to ensure safe operation and no injury to people, or damage to equipment, loads, facilities or environment 1.3 Characteristics of the load are taken into account when selecting method, equipment and, where applicable, appropriate attachments to transfer the load 1.4 Any potential occurrences in the work area that may affect the safety and efficiency of operations are reported to the appropriate personnel 1.5 Bulk transfer of dry materials is planned, taking into account the requirements of the load, transfer method, storage facility and transport mode, load weight and dimensions and the capacity of the equipment 1.6 Required personal safety equipment, signage, barriers and special precautions are identified in the plan and utilised 1.7 Procedures to deal with spills, leakages and ruptures are identified 1.8 Customer requests for variation to agreed operations are actioned within scope of authority or referred to appropriate personnel |
2 Transfer material |
2.1 Equipment is prepared and any appropriate attachment fitted 2.2 Equipment controls are checked for correct operational status before commencing transfer 2.3 Adjustments are made to process to accommodate special requirements such as temperature control, combustion etc. 2.4 Instruments and gauges are monitored during operations to ensure that operation is consistent with workplace procedures, manufacturers specifications and enterprise schedule and safety requirements 2.5 Speed of operation is managed for safety and efficiency of materials movement and equipment operations 2.6 Any faults or damage to equipment are immediately reported to the appropriate personnel |
3 Monitor and operate controls |
3.1 Equipment controls are monitored and operated in accordance with manufacturers operating instructions 3.2 Control systems are monitored to ensure that operation is consistent with workplace procedures, manufacturers specifications, workplace schedule, safety requirements and statutory regulations 3.3 Materials are moved ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to equipment or goods 3.4 Faults are identified and reported in accordance with enterprise guidelines |
4 Complete operations |
4.1 Equipment is shut down within manufacturers guidelines without injury to personnel or damage to equipment, loads or facilities in accordance with enterprise procedures] 4.2 Clean up methods for transfer equipment are completed following workplace procedures 4.3 Equipment is secured in accordance with securing procedures for the appropriate equipment 4.4 Workplace documentation is completed and filed following 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
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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Dry bulk product to be transferred may require: |
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Exposure during work operations may be to: |
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Regulatory controls and enterprise procedures may govern requirements for: |
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Relevant transfer systems may include: |
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Consultative processes may involve: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
D - Load Handling |