Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments
by day or night
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Customers may be:
internal or external
Work may be conducted in:
limited or restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Hazards may include:
vehicular traffic and pedestrians
dust and vapours
chemicals and hazardous or other dangerous materials
humidity, air temperature
lighting conditions
movements of equipment, goods, and materials
noise
Security procedures for high value goods may include:
identification codes/marks/numbers identified and recorded
goods to be secured are tallied
storage location matches product characteristics including fire risks, weather damage or requirements workplace
reporting of shortages and damage
Recording procedures for the receipt/delivery of cargo/freight/mail etc. may include:
carrier and vehicle registration
cargo/freight/mail, including marks/numbers/identification codes
cargo/freight/mail documentation
number of pallets
gate pass and time of exit
Documentation may include:
export receival advice
customs clearance
gate pass/VMO clearance
Depending on workplace context, authorised personnel seeking entry to terminal/wharf/workplace may include:
carriers
customs
officers of the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
port authority
shipping agents
employees of related industries
work crews
union representatives
contractors
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
fax
email
electronic data transfer (EDI)
RF systems
radio
oral, aural or signed communications
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Surveillance areas may include:
buildings, gates and perimeter fence
personnel and property are authorised to be in a secured area
customers, visitors and contractors are safe
monies, premises and equipment are secure
Information/documents may include:
workplace policies, operating procedures and practices
goods identification numbers and codes
manifests, consignment notes, bar codes, and container identification/serial number
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the secure transfer of cargo/freight/mail/parcels including ADG Code
dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable)
quality assurance procedures
induction documentation
competency standards and training materials
job specifications and procedures
award, enterprise bargaining agreement or other industrial arrangements
codes of practice, including national standards for manual handling and the industry safety code
supplier and or/client instructions'
HAZCHEM chart/MSDS
safety observation feedback program
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant codes and regulations for the transfer of cargo/freight/mail
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:
Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes
Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulations
Australian and International Explosives Codes
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
water and road use and licence arrangements
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
marine orders
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations
equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace