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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Organisation of the cargo for export may include: | movement of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular traffic |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Operations may be conducted: | by day or night |
Cargo to be exported may include: | dangerous, hazardous, perishable, fragile, packaged goods or in liquid or solid form |
Forms of documentation for the export of cargo may include: | packing specifications and listsmanifestsinvoices |
Transport modes may include: | air, sea or combinations |
Requirements for work may include: | site restrictions and proceduresuse of safety and personal protective equipmentcommunications equipmentspecialised lifting and/or handling equipmentincident/accident breakdown proceduresauthorities and permitshours of operationsnoise restrictionsadditional gear and equipment |
Hazards may include: | hazardous or dangerous materialscontamination of, or from, materials being handlednoise, light, energy sourcesstationary and moving machinery, parts or componentsdust/vapoursspills, leakages, rupturesservice lines |
Hazard management is consistent with: | the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment |
Established industry practice when planning procedures for the loading of cargo includes: | available space is used efficientlygoods are packed for ease of inspection and to meet delivery and customer requirementsgoods are secured ensuring no damage to contentsweight and volume of consolidated cargo conforms to specificationsdangerous goods are labelled in accordance with Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codesdangerous goods are packaged and labelled in accordance with their class and subsidiary risk |
Consultative processes may involve: | other employees and supervisorssuppliers, potential customers and clientsrelevant authorities and institutionsmanagement and union representativesindustrial relations and OH&S specialistsother maintenance, professional or technical staff |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Information/documentation may include: | Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to export of cargoAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substancesoperations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentationSafe Working Limits (SWL) and Working Load Limits (WLL) of transport optionsworkplace operating procedures and policiessupplier and/or client instructionsAustralian and international standards, criteria and certification requirementscommunications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communicationsquality assurance proceduresemergency proceduresrelevant competency standards and training materials |
Applicable procedures and codes may include: | relevant codes and regulations for the export of cargoAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including: Australian and International Dangerous Goods CodesAustralian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods CodeIATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulationsAustralian and International Explosives Codesrelevant international and Australian state/territory road rules and transport regulations relevant Australian and international standards and certification requirementsinternational transport regulations, codes and proceduresrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |