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Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment

Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF0015
State Code
OAQ27
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/05/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
14/05/2019
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and national operating standards.It includes identifying appropriate legislation for transporting dangerous goods and hazardous substances, separating dangerous goods and hazardous substances and dealing with incidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances.This unit addresses transport security technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to transport security duties, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex transport security operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial, military aircraft, maritime and transport activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian transport security industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify appropriate legislation for transporting dangerous goods and hazardous substances
  • 1.1 Legislation and organisational policies and procedures for transporting hazardous substances and dangerous goods are identified and accessed
  • 1.2 Labelling of different types of dangerous goods and hazardous substances is identified from accessed documentation
  • 1.3 Hazardous loads are identified from transport manifests
2 Separate dangerous goods and hazardous substances
  • 2.1 Hazardous substances and dangerous goods class and subsidiary risk information is identified
  • 2.2 Hazardous substances and dangerous goods are correctly separated in accordance with relevant documentation, and class and subsidiary risk information as required
3 Deal with incidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances
  • 3.1 Information is obtained about dangerous goods and hazardous substances involved
  • 3.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
  • 3.3 Documentation is checked for compliance with separation rules as required, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Information about dangerous goods and hazardous substances is relayed to appropriate people and authorities
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