Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
limited or restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Purpose of equipment checking and inspection is to:
ensure it is free from damage, leaks and obstructions that may prejudice safety or limit operational capability
Safety and operational capability checks may be performed:
on a range of equipment used in the stevedoring, transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries
Visual checks may include but are not limited to:
pressure over/under specification
fluid leaks
temperature over/under specifications
cracks, surface or structural faults or other damage
tightness of bolts, fixtures and fittings within specifications
Records/results of pre-operation tests may include:
details of faulty equipment or specific components
action taken
results of testing
details of repair and maintenance work to be undertaken
Operational checks may be performed by:
operating/checking the functionality of various pieces of safety and component equipment (where applicable)
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and materials
a fire or explosion
faulty equipment/tools
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel
supervisors and managers
equipment manufacturers
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
fax
email
internet
RF communications
barcode readers
oral, aural or signed communications
Information/documents may include:
workplace procedures and policies for the checking and assessment of the equipment concerned
manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools
equipment identification labels, barcodes and serial numbers
supplier and/or client instructions
relevant OH&S requirements and policies
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
material safety data sheets where applicable
codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code
relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation including the ADG Code
award, enterprise bargaining agreement and other industrial arrangements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant standards, codes and regulations pertaining to the checking and operation of the equipment concerned
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workers compensation regulations

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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/or 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 equipment, and
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 activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace