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Plan and manage storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Plan and manage storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIA5029
State Code
AVK93
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in accordance with all relevant regulatory requirements, standards, and workplace procedures including the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. It includes defining the objectives of required handling and storage operations, specifying equipment and system performance requirements, evaluating and selecting bulk handling and storage resources and completing all required documentation.Work is carried out under general guidance. It requires discretion and judgement for self and others in planning and using resources, services and processes to achieve required outcomes.The unit generally applies to those with responsibility for resource coordination and allocation, who lead individuals or teams.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Define objectives of required handling and storage operation
  • 1.1 Requirements for bulk handling and storage activities are identified in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Current best practice and future trends for handling and storage equipment are assessed and compared to present operations
  • 1.3 Consideration of workplace goals and present capabilities and constraints is undertaken when selecting bulk handling and storage resources
2 Specify equipment and system performance requirements
  • 2.1 Bulk handling and storage equipment and system requirements are documented
  • 2.2 Performance measures for equipment and system operations are developed and documented
  • 2.3 Consultations are conducted with relevant employees and management to verify documented requirements
3 Evaluate and select bulk handling and storage resources
  • 3.1 Range of bulk handling and storage equipment and facilities that meet specifications are researched for costs and benefits as well as potential adaptability for new business opportunities
  • 3.2 Rating system is instigated to facilitate comparisons of cost/benefit and other qualitative properties of bulk handling and storage equipment and systems
  • 3.3 Analysis of current employee competency in relation to required competency is undertaken and documented
  • 3.4 Equipment is selected based on comparisons of performance specifications including cost, output, set-up requirements, maintenance and retraining
4 Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Workplace documentation is completed as required
  • 4.2 Handling and storage requirements are documented and communicated to relevant personnel
  • 4.3 Reports are compiled and forwarded to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4935 TLIA5029A Plan and manage storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances Unit of competency