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
even or uneven surfaces
wet or dry surfaces
Slinging gear may include:
fibre ropes
wire ropes
chains
webbing slings
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals and fumes
dangerous or hazardous substances
stationary and moving machinery, goods, materials and vehicular traffic
contamination of, or from, materials being handled
service lines
spills, leakages and ruptures
dust/vapours
faulty gear/equipment/tools
Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
use of safety and personal protective equipment
communications equipment
specialised lifting and/or handling equipment
additional gear and equipment
noise restrictions
hours of operations
authorities and permits
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel including supervisors and managers
equipment manufacturers and suppliers
site visitors and contractors
union representatives, industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
fax
email
internet
RF communications
bar code readers
oral, aural or signed communications
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
respirators and fume masks
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
workplace procedures and policies for the preparation of cargo for transfer with slings
goods identification numbers and codes
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification/serial number
manufacturers specifications
equipment identification labels, bar codes and serial numbers
supplier and/or client instructions
relevant OH&S requirements and policies
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements including Australian Standard on wire rope, chain and webbing slings
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 (where applicable)
award, enterprise bargaining agreement and other industrial arrangements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant codes and regulations pertaining to the transfer of cargo with slings
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements, including Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Code
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
water and road use and licence arrangements
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workers compensation regulations

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