ELEMENT S 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 

Clarify movements of hazardous or high risk goods 

1.1

Transport schedule details, nature of risk, special precautions and procedures are planned with line managers, supervisory staff and loaders

1.2

Appropriate permits and licences for transfer site/transport route are obtained/confirmed or exemptions are sought, as required

1.3

Potential risks or hazards are identified, assessed and processes are planned to manage risk

1.4

Information collected is checked against workplace procedures and relevant regulatory framework

1.5

Activities requiring special approval or workplace procedure changes are authorised and/or approvals are obtained

1.6

Security procedures are communicated to relevant parties

2 

Implement procedures for loading, unloading goods movement activities 

2.1

Advice is provided to relevant emergency response groups (internal and/or external) or other affected personnel or contractors

2.2

Procedures to control movement of equipment and personnel within the goods movement area in relation to identified risks are implemented

2.3

Security procedures are monitored and maintained, and action is taken to modify procedures as required

2.4

Goods are moved in accordance with relevant enterprise procedures and statutory regulations

3 

Check and monitor personnel and goods within the work area 

3.1

Personnel and vehicles are checked in accordance with enterprise operational procedures and statutory authority regulations

3.2

Receival and delivery of consignment is recorded in accordance with enterprise operational procedures to ensure identification of carrier, vehicle, consignment, receiver and documentation

4 

Coordinate responses on security incidents/ emergencies 

4.1

Security incidents are dealt with in accordance with statutory authority regulations and workplace operational procedures

4.2

Incident reports are communicated in a concise style that conforms to organisational policy

4.3

Potential security risks are observed and reported in accordance with operational procedures

5 

Carry out surveillance of work areas 

5.1

Surveillance of work areas is in accordance with workplace operational procedures and regulatory requirements

5.2

Buildings and vehicles are appropriately secured

5.3

Personnel and vehicles are authorised to be in a secured area in accordance with workplace security procedures

5.4

Checks are made to ensure storage areas and consignments are secure

5.5

Measures are taken to confirm equipment is secure, in accordance with workplace procedures

6 

Review and complete goods transfer operation 

6.1

Completed activities are checked against operational plan

6.2

Relevant documentation is completed

6.3

Specialised equipment used for the process is maintained and stored

6.4

Worksite is checked and returned to operational status

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:

• adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
• applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
• assessing security risks arising from the nature of the load
• communicating effectively with others when planning and managing security procedures for the transfer and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
• completing documentation related to planning and managing security procedures for the transfer and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
• determining required permits and licences
• identifying job and site hazards, and planning work to minimise risks
• identifying the factors in work schedules, time and resource requirements (including sourcing expertise external to the work team) when planning and managing security procedures for the transfer and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
• implementing contingency plans
• implementing security procedures required when security measures change
• interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
• modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
• monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
• operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
• planning and implementing procedures for the safe and efficient loading/unloading and movement of dangerous goods
• planning and organising systems and activities
• providing customer and client service
• providing leadership and working collaboratively with others
• reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, information and regulations relevant to planning and managing security procedures for the transfer and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
• reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
• selecting and applying appropriate technology, information systems and procedures
• selecting appropriate equipment and work systems to maintain the security of loads within requirements for safe handling and protection of goods, transport, personnel and the public
• suggesting improvements to housekeeping and workplace operations and negotiating changes
• working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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:

• application of current competencies within functional activity
• application of relevant Australian and international standards and associated certification requirements
• equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control
• hazards that may exist when transferring and transporting dangerous goods and hazardous substances, and ways of controlling the risks involved
• licence and permit requirements applicable to dangerous goods and hazardous substances
• operational work systems, resources, management and workplace operating systems
• quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures
• relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental protection procedures and regulations
• relevant regulations and codes concerning the handling, transfer and transport of dangerous goods, including the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code
• relevant workplace documentation procedures
• resource availability including the competencies of individuals in the team/group
• security problems that may occur when transferring and transporting dangerous goods and hazardous substances, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems
• visual inspection procedures
• workplace procedures for planning and managing security for transferring and transporting dangerous goods and hazardous substances.