Assessment Requirements for AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

Release: 3

Assessment Requirements for AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 3	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.
Release 2	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1.
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that on at least one occasion the individual has demonstrated that they have safely transported and stored chemicals, including:

identified health and safety hazards, assessed risks and implemented controls

ensured emergency services contact details are available

ensured transport vehicle meets regulations and that chemicals were loaded, secured and protected according to regulations and procedures

ensured emergency equipment and procedures were available

handled, transported and stored chemicals safely

carried out emergency procedures safely and according to procedures

maintained a chemical storage manifest and safety data sheets (SDS) according to legislative and regulatory requirements

complied with chemical label instructions and SDS for transporting and storage of chemicals and legislative and regulatory requirements

maintained inventory and records according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

monitored chemical expiration and disposed of chemicals and waste according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

chemical labels and SDS their purpose, use and terminology, including:

chemical signs, symbols and coding

basic chemical properties and reactivity related to SDS and labels

legislation and regulations that apply to transporting and storing chemicals, including:

transport vehicle requirements

information and documentation

dangerous and hazardous chemicals

placarding requirements

risk factors including human and animal health and environmental

processes and procedures for the disposal of excess, unwanted, expired chemicals and chemical waste including industry disposal programs

health and safety in the workplace requirements including personal protective equipment (PPE) and manual handling

emergency procedures for spills and accidents

recording and monitoring of chemical stores including, expiration and disposal procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in a typical workplace environment or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

access to storage facility for chemicals

access to vehicle for transporting chemicals

resources, equipment and materials:

chemicals

PPE

materials and equipment to handle, secure and protect chemical loads

specifications:

specific workplace documents, including work instructions and procedures for chemical handling, storage and transport

chemical labels and safety data

legislation and regulations about handling, storage and transport of chemicals.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72