UNIT
Not Applicable
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to receive containers of ozone depleting substances (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG) in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements, including identification of workplace procedures and documentation requirements for receiving and dispatching ODS and SGG containers. Activities covered in this unit include checking, inspecting, loading and unloading, classifying, making safe, moving, storing, dispatching and completing workplace documentation.
This unit of competency supports one or more extinguishing agent handling licences prescribed under the
Not Applicable
The following units of competency must be assessed prior to this unit:
PRMPFES03C
PRMPFES43A
Not Applicable
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where |
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 Guidelines for this Training Package.
Competency in this unit will underpin competency in other aspects of the candidate's role in managing their work tasks. This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function. | |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of: locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, standards and specifications complying with OHS regulations, ODS and SGG regulations (where required) and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations complying with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements communicating and working effectively and safely with others on a minimum of two different occasions: identifying, selecting and using appropriate documentation to receive ODS and SGG containers into a work site using tools, equipment and materials effectively to receive and move containers in a work site using tools, equipment and materials effectively to dispatch containers from a work site checking, inspecting, classifying and receiving containers and complete workplace documentation labelling, isolating and storing condemned containers making safe containers according to work procedures creating and modifying workplace records and documentation identifying risks and hazards at work site using appropriate PPE | |
using appropriate manual handling techniques and aids to transport and store containers selecting and using appropriate workplace colloquial and technical language and communication technologies in the workplace. | |
Resource implications for assessment include access to: actual or simulated work environment a range of ODS and SGG containers with different contents, including damaged and faulty containers assessment documentation, including training and assessment record books all necessary tools, equipment and materials relevant procedure manuals and receiving documentation all necessary safety equipment and PPE. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. | |
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). Competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, reflecting the practical requirements of the workplace which may include customer and workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace. Assessment of competency over the full range of performance criteria may be made through practical demonstrations in the workshop environment. Consideration should be given to assessing consistency of outcome over an appropriate period of time. Candidates should also be given the opportunity to practice and undertake self-assessment of performance before requesting formal assessment. | |
All safety requirements must be adhered to during all practical activities. Oral questioning or a written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations, where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.) Assessment of evidence should establish the candidate's ability to perform the job to the standard required in the workplace. Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders that demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for receiving and dispatching ODS and SGG containers in a workplace. Candidate should be encouraged to compile a portfolio of examples of completed documentation relevant to the candidate's organisation. One accurate example of each completed document is suggested as sufficient to infer competency and ability to transfer appropriate skills to each document type when required in the workplace. (Oral questioning may contribute as evidence of this ability.) Information derived from enterprise policies and practices must be treated as commercial-in-confidence. In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions. It will reflect requirements of the unit of competency and the work being performed. Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC or RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents current competency demonstrated over a period of time. Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework: Acts, regulations and codes Australian and international standards identified as relevant to the receipt and dispatch of ODS and SGG containers regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances relevant codes and regulations for the receiving of goods licensing arrangements environmental regulations, including ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations organisational requirements, including policies and procedures relating to ODS, SGG and OHS OHS legislation, codes and regulations manufacturer specifications. |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
relevant current Australian standards, such asAS4077 relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes fire protection industry codes of practice OHS legislation, codes and regulations regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances relevant codes and regulations for receiving and dispatching goods licensing arrangements environmental regulations, including ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations, such as other relevant legislation relating to ODSand SGG containers, including international, shipping and marine codes Australian petroleum industry requirements. | |
instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers specific customer requirements assignment instructions equipment manufacturer requirements reporting and documentation requirements ODS, SGG and OHS requirements manual handling techniques PPE requirements. | |
team leaders supervisors managers colleagues customers. | |
direct observation workplace quality assurance teams. | |
legal and organisational policies and guidelines personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations legislation relevant to receipt and dispatch operations OHS policies, procedures and programs procedures and work instructions to prevent emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace documentation and information systems and processes use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices. | |
employer and employee rights and responsibilities the OHS hierarchy of control assessing the work site for hazards and risks prior to preparing it for the work procedure displaying signs and using barriers in work area hazard and risk identification and reporting risk assessment and control measures incident and accident investigation OHS audits and safety inspections | |
safe operating procedures and instructions, including: working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines working safely around tools and equipment working safely on ladders and raised platforms risk and hazard recognition emergency procedures awareness of electrical hazards following confined spaces procedures using PPE, including: safety glasses or goggles safety boots or shoes hard hats earmuffs or plugs appropriate gloves and overalls sunhats dust masks two-way radios high visibility clothing equipment maintenance and use use and storage of hazardous substances first aid. | |
type of container: hand-held fire extinguishers system cylinders pressure vessels, such as half-tonne storage vessels colour and markings of container container label: country of origin chemical name product name size and shape of container. | |
ergonomic, such as incorrect manual handling methods environmental, such as improper use of ODS and SGG or hazardous materials obstructive, such as blocked access to emergency entry or exit points hazards associated with electrical or mechanical faults any source of potential harm any situation with a potential to cause loss equipment in a work site people in a work site work methods, plans, procedures and work instructions. | |
the hierarchy of control preferred order of control measures for risks: 1: elimination of hazard; controlling the hazard at source 2: substitution of hazard; e.g. replacing one substance or activity with a less hazardous one 3: engineering solution to hazard; e.g.installing safety guards on machinery 4: administration solution to hazard; policies and procedures directed at safe work practices 5: PPE solution to hazard; e.g.gloves or safety boots. | |
are correct type are the correct quantity of containers received are in good condition are labelled correctly have appropriate dangerous goods declarations and markings, where applicable have appropriate material safety data sheets (MSDS), where applicable. | |
damaged ODS and SGG containers wrong containers received errors in paperwork incorrect quantity of containers received. | |
receiving and dispatching documentation goods identification numbers and codes codes of practice and regulations relevant to the receiving of goods Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances dangerous goods declarations MSDS quality assurance procedures emergency procedures equipment manufacturer specifications workplace procedures and policies job cards customer or supplier instructions service agreements corrective action reports ODS and SGG container classification reports condemned ODS and SGG container reports receiving record system. | |
leaking seals and gaskets leaking seams faulty gauges rust or corrosion physical damage incorrectly capped or pinned container heads. | |
leaking containers physically damaged containers containers with faulty gauges damaged or faulty container heads incorrectly capped or pinned container heads. | |
replace pins tape or cut away hose use relevant sealant to seal leaking containers. | |
techniques: lifting pushing pulling carrying aids: lifting magnets suction grips lifting straps hooks wheelbarrows hand trucks trolleys mechanical handling aids, including: cranes hoists forklifts pallet trucks. | |
secure storage protection from harm stable location upright position caged storage facility. |
Fire Protection Equipment
Asset Maintenance
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