Assessment Requirements for CPPFES2003 Safely move loads and dangerous goods

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for CPPFES2003 Safely move loads and dangerous goods

Modification History

Release 1	This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 13.0. Supersedes and is equivalent to CPPFES2003A Safely move loads and dangerous goods. Unit updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012. Updated licensing statement.

Performance Evidence

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by safely moving loads and dangerous goods used in the fire protection industry, including:

manually handling at least one class 2.2 container having a minimum water capacity volume of 80 litres from its secured, stored position onto a mechanical-handling aid, typically a trolley fitted with restraining straps, and then relocating the cylinder at least three metres from that position, and removing it from the mechanical-handling aid to a secured location

safely transporting two gaseous containers using a vehicle in compliance with dangerous goods regulations.

Knowledge Evidence

To be competent in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

dangerous goods commonly used in the fire protection industry and key requirements, including:

general storage requirements for all dangerous goods

identification of dangerous goods by diamond-shaped symbol

requirements for transporting dangerous goods by a vehicle, especially class 2.2 for placarded loads and bulk loads

storage requirements for gaseous containers, especially those containing ozone depleting substances (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG)

extinguishing agent handling licence (EAHL) requirements

handling and storage requirements for scheduled ODS and SGG in accordance with the Fire Protection Industry (ODS &SGG) Board ODS & SGG Good Practice Guide

manual-handling techniques, including implications of:

ignoring safety precautions used with mechanical manual-handling aids

incorrect manual-lifting techniques

maximum safe loads for vehicles

meaning of material handling applied to the role of a service technician

methods used to prevent ODS and SGG emissions in the workplace

purpose and structure of relevant dangerous goods legislation, including HAZCHEM signs and emergency information panels

purpose of hazard identification, hazard assessment and hazard control related to moving loads and dangerous goods

reasons for preventing ODS and SGG emissions in the workplace

workplace requirements for moving loads and dangerous goods:

documentation

environmental protection

maintenance of tools and equipment

work health and safety (WHS), including hazard and risk identification and control.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a simulated workplace using realistic conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities, procedures, safety requirements and environmental considerations.

Candidates must have access to documentation, tools, equipment, loads, materials and vehicle required to achieve the performance evidence.

Links

Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b