This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and supervise transport regulations compliance systems within the transport and logistics industry.

It includes identifying and interpreting relevant regulations, carrying out operations that comply with transport regulations and reviewing operation process.

The unit generally applies to those who lead others individually or in teams.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Identify and interpret relevant regulations 

1.1

Types of goods to be transported are correctly identified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

1.2

Sources of relevant state/territory transport regulations are identified

1.3

Information is accessed about state/territory transport regulations

1.4

Information is accurately interpreted

1.5

Responsibilities and duties are clearly identified in accordance with state/territory regulations for transporting goods

2 

Carry out operations complying with transport regulations 

2.1

Procedures for transporting goods are carried out in accordance with requirements for type of goods

2.2

Activities are carried out in accordance with industry regulations, codes of practice or guidelines, and work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and enterprise legislation, policies and procedures

2.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

2.4

Accurate and legible records for operation within the workplace are completed in accordance with transport regulations, and enterprise policies and legislative requirements

2.5

Compliance with transport regulations and codes of practice are assessed to ensure legal requirements are maintained as a minimum and exceeded where possible

3 

Review operations in accordance with transport regulations 

3.1

Improvements to transport procedures are identified

3.2

Improvements to effectiveness of transport regulations, policies, procedures and programs are suggested

3.3

Compliance with transport regulations is assessed and modifications are made as required

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

• applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
• applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
• communicating effectively with others
• completing relevant documentation
• interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
• reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs, including the relevant parts of transport regulations, or related implementation materials
• reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
• selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards
• working collaboratively with others.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

• emergency procedures
• procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities
• relevant sections of Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise including:

• chain of responsibility duty holders
• fatigue management
• mass, dimension and loading
• state/territory and national regulations
• vehicle standards

• relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations
• requirements for completing relevant documentation
• steps involved in planning transport work activities.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

• a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations
• applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, vehicle standards, HVNL, codes of practice and operation manuals
• relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.