Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIF3091A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIF3091A - Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply an awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements. It includes identifying legislation relating to dangerous goods and hazardous materials; segregating dangerous goods and hazardous materials; and dealing with incidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous materials.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is intended for persons with minimal or no contact with explosives or dangerous goods as part of their job role but who do require an awareness of how dangerous goods and hazardous materials are labelled and segregated when being transported.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify and apply appropriate legislation related to transporting dangerous goods and hazardous materials
  • Legislation and organisational policies and procedures relating to the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous materials are identified and accessed
  • Labelling of different types of dangerous goods and hazardous materials is identified from accessed documentation
  • Hazardous loads are identified from transport manifests
       
Element: Separate dangerous goods and hazardous materials
  • Where applicable, dangerous goods are correctly separated in line with relevant documentation and according to class and subsidiary risk information
       
Element: Deal with incidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous materials
  • Where possible information is obtained for dangerous goods and hazardous materials involved
  • If applicable, documentation is checked for compliance with separation rules in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Information regarding dangerous goods and hazardous materials is relayed to the appropriate persons and authorities
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

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 and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

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/or equipment, and/or

applicable documentation, including, workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant federal, state and territory regulations and codes pertaining to identifying and labelling dangerous goods and hazardous materials, including appropriate sections of the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and any other applicable legislation

Risks and hazards when transporting dangerous goods and hazardous materials

Labelling of dangerous goods and hazardous materials

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to transporting dangerous goods and hazardous materials

Identify dangerous goods and hazardous materials labels

Operate electronic communication equipment in line with required protocol

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.

Classes of dangerous goods and hazardous materials are:

as defined in the respective Australian codes

Standard marking and signage for identified dangerous goods and hazardous materials are:

as required in the respective Australian codes

Personnel may include:

organisational personnel

emergency services

contractors

official representatives

other network access providers

Communication in the work area may include:

telephone

fax

electronic, including email and internet

radio

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information and documents may include:

dangerous goods identification numbers, codes, markings and signs

codes of practice, including:

ADG Code

International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

Australian and international explosives codes

manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification

supplier instructions

client instructions

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

current Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:

Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes

Australian Marine Orders and the IMDG Code

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods by Air regulations

Australian and international explosives codes

relevant state or territory legislation relating to:

environmental protection

equal employment opportunity and affirmative action

OH&S

workplace relations regulations

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Legislation and organisational policies and procedures relating to the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous materials are identified and accessed 
Labelling of different types of dangerous goods and hazardous materials is identified from accessed documentation 
Hazardous loads are identified from transport manifests 
Where applicable, dangerous goods are correctly separated in line with relevant documentation and according to class and subsidiary risk information 
Where possible information is obtained for dangerous goods and hazardous materials involved 
If applicable, documentation is checked for compliance with separation rules in accordance with organisational procedures 
Information regarding dangerous goods and hazardous materials is relayed to the appropriate persons and authorities 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIF3091A - Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements
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