FIELD                 SERVICE SECTOR

 

Review of Goods Service unit standards 1757 and 15159-15161

 

Subfield	Domain	Id
Commercial Road Transport	Goods Service	1757, 15159-15161

 

Tranzqual ITO has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          November 2009

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2014

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

The review was initiated in response to industry and training provider feedback regarding the achievability of the Transportation of Bulk Dangerous Goods by Road strand of the National Certificate in Goods Service (Heavy Vehicle Driver) with strands [Ref: 1228].  Specifically, that unit standard 20645 did not adequately cover a driver's responsibilities with regard to being an Approved Handler; and that there was no unit standard available for drivers of vehicles carrying bulk hazardous chemicals.  Feedback also suggested that there was some inconsistency between the unit standards, and that the credits allocated were not accurate in terms of the time it takes for drivers to become competent.

 

An industry advisory group was established in October 2008 and included representatives from bulk dangerous goods road transport operators, training providers, and the Environmental Risk Management Authority New Zealand (ERMA).  The group developed two new unit standards to better reflect the needs of industry and reviewed the existing bulk dangerous goods unit standards.  The opportunity was also taken to review unit standard 15159, which deals with the transport of gases in cylinders.

 

Draft unit standards were circulated for national consultation, and endorsed by industry in July 2009.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

·         New unit standard 25986 developed to reflect the knowledge and skills required of Approved Handlers who transport bulk dangerous goods by road.

·         New unit standard 25985 developed for bulk dangerous goods drivers who transport bulk hazardous non-flammable liquids by road.

·         Special notes updated to ensure accuracy of references to legislation.

·         New element added to each unit standard to explicitly cover the transportation of the load.

·         Elements, performance criteria, and ranges amended to clarify evidence expectations and for consistency (where appropriate).

·         Credit totals increased to reflect industry feedback.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

None.

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

The new unit standards 25985 and 25986 have been added to the list of standards that require NZ Transport Agency involvement in accreditation in AMAP Ref 0092.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.

 

Affected	The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard
Not materially affected	The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

 

The following Tranzqual ITO qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and will be revised or reviewed in 2010.

 

Qualification title	Standard in the qualification
National Certificate in Goods Service (Heavy Vehicle Driver) with strands in Heavy Rigid Vehicle, and Heavy Combination Vehicle, and with optional strands in Transportation of Bulk Dangerous Goods by Road, Transportation of Livestock by Road, and Transportation of Perishable Products by Road [Ref: 1228]	1757, 15160, 15161
National Certificate in Transportation of Waste and Recoverable Resources (Liquid and Hazardous Waste) [Ref: 1226]	1757

 

Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category
A	Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number
B	Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number
C	Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id
D	Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Subfield         Commercial Road Transport

Domain          Goods Service

Id	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
1757	Transport flammable bulk liquids by road Transport bulk flammable liquids by road	4	10 15	B
15159	Transport bottled gases by road Transport gas cylinders by road	4	6 15	B
15160	Transport bulk gases by road	4	10 15	B
15161	Transport bulk liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by road	4	10 15	B
25985	Transport bulk hazardous non-flammable liquids by road	4	15	New
25986	Meet Approved Handler requirements for the transport of bulk hazardous substances by road	4	6	New