Unit of competency Outline
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Allocate freight
Allocate freight
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL4043A
TLIL4043A
State Code
D5226
D5226
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
31/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to allocate freight in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice. It includes confirming a train consist, reviewing the freight load plan, and allocating freight to wagons in accordance with workplace requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Confirm train consist
- 1.1 Train consist is checked against original planned consist and any variations are recorded for load planning purposes
- 1.2 Rolling stock on train is confirmed as available and suitable for loading
- 1.3 Further modifications to train consist are organised to achieve load plan following workplace procedures
2Review freight load plan
- 2.1 Freight load plan is reviewed to identify variations to contribute to development of revised load plan
- 2.2 Priorities for freight are identified and accounted for in load plan
- 2.3 New load plan is developed to ensure maximum efficiency for loading/unloading operations
- 2.4 Freight classed as dangerous goods is identified and planned loading and movement is in accordance with required code of practice
3Allocate freight to wagons
- 3.1 Freight load plan is confirmed and freight is identified for loading on selected wagons
- 3.2 Out-of-gauge freight is allocated to appropriate wagon and recorded on freight load plan
- 3.3 Non-compatible loads are separated to avoid damage or contamination
- 3.4 Unplanned restrictions relating to freight allocation are managed within the workplaces contingency plan
- 3.5 Unresolved freight allocation difficulties/problems are referred to operations planning or other appropriate personnel
- 3.6 Freight load plan documentation is completed and distributed to appropriate personnel
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:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Freight may include:
all forms of freight as confirmed on freight booking system
Rolling stock may include:
all forms of freight carrying rolling stock in any configuration used by the workplace
Out-of-gauge freight includes:
all designated as not complying with the gauge template for the specified track
OH&S requirements are those necessary to meet applicable workplace, state/territory and national policies and procedures and may include the use of:
gloves
sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses
hearing protection
insect repellent
safety headwear and footwear
portable radios
high visibility clothing
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
customers
management
other maintenance, professional or technical staff
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
site procedures
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
workplace procedures and job specification
induction and training materials
protocols for dealing with internal and external customers
manifests, bar codes, goods and freight identification
all forms of freight /train documentation used within a workplace
statutory forms required for movement of specified freight including dangerous goods declarations where applicable
ADG Code
two-way radio operation procedures
emergency procedures manual
incident reports
freight operations manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
ADG Code and regulations
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:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Freight may include:
all forms of freight as confirmed on freight booking system
Rolling stock may include:
all forms of freight carrying rolling stock in any configuration used by the workplace
Out-of-gauge freight includes:
all designated as not complying with the gauge template for the specified track
OH&S requirements are those necessary to meet applicable workplace, state/territory and national policies and procedures and may include the use of:
gloves
sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses
hearing protection
insect repellent
safety headwear and footwear
portable radios
high visibility clothing
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
customers
management
other maintenance, professional or technical staff
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange
fax
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
site procedures
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
workplace procedures and job specification
induction and training materials
protocols for dealing with internal and external customers
manifests, bar codes, goods and freight identification
all forms of freight /train documentation used within a workplace
statutory forms required for movement of specified freight including dangerous goods declarations where applicable
ADG Code
two-way radio operation procedures
emergency procedures manual
incident reports
freight operations manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
ADG Code and 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
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
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