Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct weighbridge operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures, including setting up for weighbridge operations, weighing loaded vehicles, weighing unloaded vehicles, finalising weighbridge operations, and completing required records and documentation. 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 accordance with regulations and workplace requirements relevant to weighbridge operations. Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. Work involves the application of regulatory requirements and workplace procedures when conducting weighbridge operations in the transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries. |
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 Set up for weighbridge operations |
1.1 Weighbridge systems, including equipment, computer and recording arrangements are checked for operational status 1.2 Tests to confirm accuracy of weighbridge operation and related functions are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures, manufacturers instructions and relevant legislation 1.3 Accurate reporting of the results of the inspection and testing is kept in accordance with statutory requirements, workplace policy and industry guidelines 1.4 Faults/discrepancies in weighbridge operation are identified and action is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures |
2 Weigh loaded vehicles |
2.1 Vehicles likely to exceed weighbridge weight limit are turned away 2.2 Vehicles are directed onto platform to obtain accurate weight 2.3 Weight of loaded stationary vehicle is registered against vehicle and load identification 2.4 Vehicle and load information is entered into workplace recording system and driver is issued with receipt and/or statement 2.5 Areas of dispute are resolved or forwarded for further action undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures |
3 Weigh unloaded vehicles |
3.1 Vehicles are directed onto platform to obtain accurate weight 3.2 Weight of unloaded stationary vehicle is registered against vehicle 3.3 Proposed load weight is assessed for conformance to statutory requirements 3.4 Where appropriate, loading operations are commenced in accordance with legal loading weight, customer requirements and workplace procedures with vehicle re-weighed to establish final load weight 3.5 Vehicle and load information is entered into workplace recording system and invoice is issued to driver where appropriate 3.6 Driver signatures on weighbridge documents, invoices or receipts are obtained in accordance with statutory and workplace requirements 3.7 Areas of dispute are resolved or forwarded for further action to be undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures |
4 Complete weighbridge operations |
4.1 Weighbridge systems, including equipment, computer and recording arrangements are secured or made ready for next shift 4.2 Record of operations is maintained and filed in accordance with workplace procedures and statutory 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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Work may be conducted: |
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Weighbridge operations may be: |
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Weighbridge operation may be: |
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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 |