This unit standard is for drivers of heavy rigid or heavy combination vehicles that carry gas cylinders containing hazardous or non-hazardous gases under pressure (including cryogenic gases) with a capacity of less than 500 litres.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the properties and hazards of gases in cylinders and the features of vehicles that transport gas cylinders; carry out a pre-trip inspection; position vehicle and prepare to load gas cylinders; load a vehicle with gas cylinders; transport a load safely and efficiently to a customer site; deliver a load to a customer site; and describe procedures for emergencies.
