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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Ensure responsibilities for handling dangerous goods are defined
   • Responsibilities and duties for the transport and handling of dangerous goods are clearly defined, and allocated and included in job descriptions and duty statements for all relevant positions
   • Any relevant licensing requirements for employees are confirmed
2. Manage performance and control risks
   • Ongoing system for the control of risks, based on a hierarchy of control is developed and integrated within general work procedures
   • Measures to control assessed risks and monitor conformance are developed and implemented, in accordance with relevant dangerous goods transport regulations, code of practice and priorities identified in the workplace
   • Non-conformance is investigated and procedures for rectification instituted
   • Inadequacies in dangerous goods transport procedures are identified and measures are implemented to improve workplace practice
3. Maintain records
   • A dangerous goods records system is established in accordance with relevant legislative framework
   • Accurate and legible records for operation within the workplace are completed in accordance with dangerous goods transport enterprise policies and legislative requirements
4. Evaluate effectiveness
   • Feedback about the effectiveness of the dangerous goods transport policies, procedures and programs is collected from the workgroup and provided to senior management
   • Improvements to dangerous goods transport procedures are proposed to senior management

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Relevant sections of national and state or territory regulatory requirements and codes of practice including detailed knowledge and understanding of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code the conditions and the employees to whom it applies

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations particularly as they overlap with the current ADG Code

Operational procedures for safe transfer and storage of dangerous goods and hazardous materials

Requirements for completing relevant documentation in line with requirements of the current ADG Code

Code of practice for working collaboratively with others

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when completing work activities particularly in order to ensure their understanding of the current ADG Code and their responsibilities in relation to it

Read and interpret the current ADG Code related documents and procedures and information materials provided as guidance notes

Complete documentation related to work activities

Work collaboratively with others to ensure compliance and safety

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events particularly to deal with any potential breaches of the current ADG Code

Recognise hazards and apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities and engage others in the process

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Monitor work activities of team members in terms of planned schedule

Select and use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Evidence Required

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 complying with the applicable regulations and the current ADG Code complying with the relevant and current documentation for compliance of the current ADG Code demonstrating an understanding of the hierarchy of control demonstrating the using of effective communication techniques to give clear and accurate information in a form which is preferred and understood by the receiver
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 andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor 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 equipment and 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 writtenoral tests Practical assessment must occur through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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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.
Licensing requirements may include:	specific licences to deal with named dangerous goods specific licences or permits required by states, territories or regions to transport dangerous goods into or through their jurisdiction
Documentation and records may include:	regulations and codes of practice relevant to the current ADG code, including safeworking and local authority regulations and procedures relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations workplace policies and procedures related to the current ADG code quality assurance procedures emergency procedures operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation technical instructions dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets, where applicable goods manifest relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements
Applicable legislation and regulations may include:	Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, specifically the ADG Code relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation workplace relations regulations equal opportunity legislation equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

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