This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Workplace procedures pertaining to preparing and processing dangerous goods documentation

Appropriate regulatory requirements pertaining to preparing and processing dangerous goods documentation

Relevant sources of information when preparing and processing dangerous goods documentation

Relevant procedures and duty of care requirements relating to preparing and processing dangerous goods documentation

Relevant OHampS responsibilities relating to preparing and processing dangerous goods documentation

Workplace requirements relating to format style structure and timeframe

Protocols and procedures for preparing and processing dangerous goods documentation

Typical problems in processing workplace documentation and appropriate action and solutions

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when completing and processing dangerous goods documentation

Read interpret and organise information needed for the completion and processing of dangerous goods documentation

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work in processing dangerous goods documentation

Complete dangerous goods documentation accurately

Write andor enter information into computerbased documentation systems

Work collaboratively with others when preparing and processing workplace documentation

Operate and adapt to differences in technology in accordance with standard operating procedures

Promptly report and rectify within limits of own role identified problems that may arise when preparing and processing dangerous goods documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the accreditation submission

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors should ensure that candidates can demonstrate the knowledge and skills to

accurately prepare current dangerous goods documentation

identify the regulatory requirements for completing dangerous goods documentation

process dangerous goods documentation according to workplace procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment to meet the performance criteria

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals pertaining to dangerous goods documentation

current industrystandard dangerous goods documentation

Method of assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Processing workplace documentation will be that involved in routine work functions and may occur by day or night and in a variety of work contexts, including:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Documentation and records include:

Applicable legislative procedures and codes include: