Work may be undertaken in various contexts within the transport and distribution industry.

The unit generally applies to those who provide leadership of others individually or in teams.

This unit is normally packaged at AQF IV or above.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Identify and interpret relevant regulations

1.1 Types of goods to be transported are correctly identified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

1.2 Sources of relevant state/territories transport regulations are identified

1.3 Information is accessed regarding state/territories transport regulations

1.4 Information is accurately interpreted

1.5 Responsibilities and duties according to state/territories regulations of the transport of goods are clearly identified

2Carry out operations complying to transport regulations

2.1 Procedures for the transportation of goods are carried out in accordance with requirements for the type of goods

2.2 Activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, and OH&S, environmental and enterprise legislation, policies/procedures

2.3 Accurate and legible records for operation within the workplace are completed in accordance with transport regulations and enterprise policies and legislative requirements

2.4 Compliance with transport regulations and codes of practice are assessed to ensure legal requirements are maintained as a minimum and exceeded where possible

3Review operations according to transport regulations

3.1 Improvements to transport procedures are identified

3.2 Improvements to the effectiveness of the transport regulations, policies, procedures and programs are suggested

3.3 Compliance with transport regulations is assessed and modifications made if required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including state or territory and national regulations

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment

Requirements for completing relevant documentation

Code of practice for working collaboratively with others

Typical defects that can occur and related action that should be taken

Procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action

Steps involved in planning the work activities

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

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to work activities, including the relevant parts of transport regulations, or related implementation materials

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to work activities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others

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

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events, particularly any breaches, or threatened breaches of the relevant transport regulations

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Operate equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Select and use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Monitor performance of equipment in terms of its potential effect on compliance

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/or 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 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 written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Goods may include:

livestock

perishables

dangerous goods

liquid

solids

non-perishable materials

Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

electronic data interchange (EDI)

fax

email

internet

RF systems

oral, aural or signed communications

Consultative processes may involve:

other employees and supervisors

relevant authorities and institutions

management and union representatives

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

Documentation and records may include:

transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures

relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations

workplace policies and procedures related to transport regulations

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

electrified territory regulations

dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets, where applicable

goods manifest

relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

Applicable legislation and regulations may include:

relevant transport regulations for the enterprise, including Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations

This unit contains employability skills.