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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. |
Work may be conducted: | in a range of work environmentsby day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Workplace environment may include: | movement of equipment, goods, products, materials and vehicular traffic |
Weighbridge operations may be: | inclusive of a single operation involving the loading of vehicles and despatch functions |
Weighbridge operation may be: | electro/mechanicalelectroniccomputerised |
Vehicles may include | trucksarticulated road vehiclestrailerswagons |
Calibration and/or testing of equipment may be: | required prior to and during operations |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicals and pesticidesdangerous or hazardous substancesstationary and moving equipment, parts and materialsnoise, light, energy sourceselectrical equipmenthumidity, air temperature, radiant heatfaulty equipment |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radiosprotective clothingrespirators and fume/dust maskshigh visibility clothing |
Requirements for work may include: | site restrictions and proceduresuse of safety and personal protective equipmentcommunications/recording equipmentauthorities and permitsbreakdown proceduresemergency procedures |
Communication in the work area may include: | phonefaxemail/internetelectronic data interchange (EDI)RF systemsoral, aural or signed communications |
Consultative processes may involve: | workplace personnelsupervisors and managersexisting and potential customers/clientsdriverssuppliers and contractorsunion representativesindustrial relations and OH&S specialistsmaintenance, professional or technical staff |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresworkplace proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished or standard procedures |
Information/documents may include: | operations manuals, job specifications and proceduresinduction documentationcompetency standards and training materialsmanufacturers specifications and instructions for the operation of weighbridge equipmentmaterial safety data sheetsworkplace operating procedures and policiessupplier and/or client instructionsAustralian and international standards, criteria and certification requirementscodes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Coderelevant regulations including the ADG Codeaward, workplace bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsOH&S proceduresquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant codes and regulations pertaining to weighbridge operationstraffic acts and road transport mass and loading regulationsADG Code and regulations pertaining to the storage and handling of dangerous and hazardous goodsrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislationrelevant Australian and international standards and certification requirementsworkplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislationworkers compensation regulations |