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.
Operations may be conducted:
in a range of work environments and weather conditions
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
a workplace, warehouse or depot
in a vehicle on the road
at a client's workplace
Goods/cargo to be identified and classified may:
require special precautions for handling and storage
Classes of dangerous goods and explosives are:
as defined in the respective Australian codes
Standard marking and signage for identified explosives and dangerous goods is:
as required in the respective Australian codes
Personnel in the work area may include:
workplace personnel
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange
fax
email
internet
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
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Information/documents may include:
goods identification numbers, codes, markings and signs
codes of practice including the Australian/International Dangerous Goods Codes and the Australian/International Explosives Codes
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification
manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools
workplace procedures and policies for the loading and unloading of vehicles
supplier and/or client instructions
material safety data sheets
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
current 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
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods by Air regulations
Australian and International Explosives Codes

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
equal opportunity legislation
workplace relations regulations
equal employment and affirmative action legislation
relevant state/territory OH&S 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:
identifying explosives and dangerous goods from labels in accordance with regulatory requirements and practices
handling explosives and dangerous goods according to regulatory requirements, codes, National Load Restraint Guide and employer policy as appropriate
locating, interpreting and applying relevant codes and regulations
indentifying the hazards from labels of explosives and dangerous goods
identifying the personal protective equipment required when handling explosives and dangerous goods
maintaining workplace records for the explosives and dangerous goods
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