Course Title: Implement and monitor the safety duties of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: BUSM8959C
Course Title: Implement and monitor the safety duties of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)
School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5441 - Diploma of Logistics
Course Contact: Jeremy Glover
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99251485
Course Contact Email: jeremy.glover@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor the safety of transport activities.
It includes determining and monitoring chain of responsibility features in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) or applicable state/territory law and regulations. It also involves administering and monitoring chain of responsibility workplace policies and procedures, and identifying and reporting chain of responsibility risks.
Job functions
This unit applies to any person who has influence or control responsibilities of a business' transport activities, hazards, risks and risk control under any of the following job functions:
- consignor - consign goods for transport by a heavy vehicle
- operator - direct the control and use of a heavy vehicle
- employer - employ a heavy vehicle driver
- prime contractor - engage someone to drive a heavy vehicle under a contract for services
- loader - load a heavy vehicle
- loading manager - manage premises where five or more heavy vehicles are loaded or unloaded each day
- packer - pack or assemble goods for transport in a heavy vehicle
- consignee - receive goods delivered by a heavy vehicle
- scheduler - schedule the transport of goods and passengers in a heavy vehicle, or schedule a driver’s work and rest hours
- unloader - unload a heavy vehicle.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TLIF0080 Implement and monitor the safety duties of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) |
Element: |
1 Determine chain of responsibility features in the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Transport activities and parties in the chain of responsibility are determined 1.2 Principle of shared responsibility obligations within chain of responsibility in the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations are determined 1.3 Primary duty of parties in the chain of responsibility as outlined in the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations are explained 1.4 So far as reasonably practicable or reasonable steps compliance with chain of responsibility as outlined in the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations are explained 1.5 Breaches and penalties for failure to comply with chain of responsibility as identified in the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations are explained |
Element: |
2 Monitor chain of responsibility obligations in the HVNL or applicable state/ territory law and regulations |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Workplace policies, procedures and other documents relevant to ensuring the safety of transport activities as they apply to job functions are identified and monitored 2.2 Methods and requirements to facilitate and ensure management of speed, fatigue and other business practices are monitored in accordance with job functions and workplace procedures 2.3 Methods to calculate and assess vehicle dimension and mass limits are monitored in accordance with job functions and workplace procedures 2.4 Methods to ensure loads are secured are monitored in accordance with standards and workplace procedures 2.5 Heavy vehicles safety standards and vehicle maintenance are identified and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures 2.6 Transport activity risks are identified, assessed and risk control measures implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures 2.7 Workplace records relating to transport activities are implemented, monitored, reviewed and reported in accordance with workplace requirements and industry practice |
Element: |
3 Administer and monitor chain of responsibility workplace policies and procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Workplace procedures and industry practices for reporting transport activities risks are identified and implemented 3.2 Workplace policies and procedures relating to chain of responsibility and associated changes are communicated to all staff and parties in the chain of responsibility 3.3 Application of workplace policies and procedures relating to chain of responsibility is monitored to ensure compliance with transport activity obligations 3.4 Appropriate actions are taken when non-compliances with chain of responsibility requirements are identified |
Element: |
4 Undertake due diligence activities |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Transport activities risks and safety duties are identified in accordance with job functions and workplace procedures 4.2 Current hazards and risk information is analysed in a timely manner and appropriate mitigation actions considered in accordance with job functions and workplace procedures 4.3 Resources are allocated in accordance with job functions and workplace procedures 4.4 Risk control measures are implemented, monitored, and reviewed, and mitigation processes verified in accordance with workplace procedures |
Learning Outcomes
Performance evidence
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes:
- applying and monitoring workplace policies and procedures relating to safety of transport activities (chain of responsibility) in a supervisory function reflecting a minimum of four weeks
- applying applicable state/territory law and regulations
- applying chain of responsibility obligations relating to own job functions on a minimum of three occasions
- assessing the likelihood and consequences of harm relating to own job functions on a minimum of three occasions
- completing safety documentation of identified transport activities of a heavy vehicle risks on a minimum of three occasions, each about a different type of risk
- ensuring safety of transport activities on road
- identifying heavy vehicle transport activities risks
- implementing relevant risk control measures relevant to the job functions in accordance with workplace procedures on a minimum of three scenarios
- mapping business end to end transport activities including inbound and outbound on at least one occasion
- monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement of transport activity hazards, risks and risk control measures including:
- collecting information
- consultation with parties with shared responsibilities
- identifying relevant information
- identifying who should receive information - reporting lines
- interpreting information and what actions to take
- providing feedback
- reporting and recording direct observations and actions taken to address risks to the relevant person in accordance with workplace procedures on a minimum of three occasions.
Knowledge evidence
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
- actions required when possible risks of the transport activity of a heavy vehicle are identified
- assurance provisions in relations to contracting and third party interactions
- consideration of external factors in managing speed and fatigue
- due diligence includes:
- acquire and keep up to date on knowledge about the safe conduct of transport activities
- identify the nature of the legal entity’s transport activities and the hazards and risks associated with those activities
- ensure that appropriate resources are allocated and used to eliminate or minimise those hazards and risks
- verify the control measures implemented are effective
- duties:
- chain of responsibility (CoR) parties having the same primary duty
- safety duties include:
- primary duty
- executive duty
- functions of driver and how they relate to transport activities including level of influence and control
- functions including:
- duties within the individual’s own function
- duties performed by others under the individual’s supervision
- duties that influence or direct other parties in the chain of responsibility
- heavy vehicle work and rest requirements
- how to ensure safety of transport activities on road inclusive of risk management principles
- impact of crossing legislative jurisdictions
- methods, industry standards and requirements to ensure safety of transport activities including fatigue, speed, load restraint, mass, dimension and heavy vehicle maintenance and how they relate to transport activity job functions
- parties in the chain of responsibility and the concept of level of influence and control
- potential consequences of non-compliance with the applicable heavy vehicle state/territory law and regulations
- primary duty and executive duty obligations
- primary duty lies mainly with a business, rather than an individual employee carrying out the job functions
- principal obligations relating to chain of responsibility in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) or applicable state/territory law and regulations including:
- consideration of traffic conditions in managing speed and fatigue
- fatigue, work and rest times
- securing loads
- vehicle dimension and load limits
- risks and associated performance of the job functions in relation to safety of a heavy vehicle on a road
- safety based on definitions of public risk, safety risk and public safety
- ten defined CoR functions
- transport activities including business practices as defined by the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations
- what constitutes a shared duty, reasonably practicable, a risk, risk control and heavy vehicle transport activity as they apply to a range of job functions
- what constitutes an unreasonable request
- where to locate current information relating to heavy vehicle transport activities including:
- codes of practices
- fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle and definitions
- heavy vehicle standards
- securing loads, load placement and load restraint
- vehicle dimension and mass limits
- workplace policies and procedures for own job function and the range of job functions for which own job function is responsible.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit will be co-delivered with BSBWHS521 - Ensure a safe workplace for a work area - as a cluster is entitled "Safety & Compliance".
The delivery of this cluster will be face to face on-campus.
The activities will include some elements of lecture style, some research-based and self directed learning. There will be a large part of the activities incorporating role play and scenario based problem solving exercises.
The emphasis will be mainly on interactive learning using online resources written explicitly for this course which is focused on both Transport Management Systems and the Procedures used in everyday operations.
Teaching Schedule
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
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Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment conditions
Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.
Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.
Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Resources for assessment must include:
- a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations
- relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry
- applicable documentation including legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operation manuals.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 - Recordkeeping, Analysis and Compliance
Purpose
This practical assessment task is the first of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster.
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to determine and monitor chain of responsibility (CoR) features in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL)
In addition, the broader Workplace Safety Reporting and Incident / Accident Reporting are incorporated. One of the datasets that is gathered will provide the basis for the Recordkeeping and statistical safety analysis undertaken.
Assessment Task 2 - Participate in a Focus Group: Prepare and Deliver Induction Training Presentation
Purpose
This practical assessment task is the third of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster of two units.
Part 1 – Observed Role Play – Focus Group
In this assessment the student will be provided with two professional materials sources and will be asked to participate in a Focus Group with groups of 4 -5 fellow students. The students will be asked to discuss, then select the appropriate materials for the content of the 19 slide pack. In the role play each student should select their favourite slide and guide the discussion and be the ‘gatekeeper’ with regards to the final agreed content for that slide. Each member of the focus group will have been able to provide and share their insight with their fellow students. This will demonstrate their ability to interact with others, seek information from others and guide discussions and negotiate agreeable outcomes
Part 2 – Recorded Presentation – Individual
Students are required to compile a presentation comprised of 19 slides each on a prescribed topic. Once their slide pack has been selected and compiled they will record a narrated slide show as though they are delivering a Professional Training Session on Safety Management Systems and Chain of Responsibility using all 19 slides. In doing this assessment students will immerse themselves in the topics.
This will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and awareness of the Chain of Responsibility and its practical application to your company SolveIT Logistics, its employees, contractors and suppliers.
Composing a content rich training presentation from a pool of validated materials will enable you to then deliver and record a narration demonstrating your clear understanding of the content of the slides and explain their importance to your audience.
Assessment Task 3 - Creation of a mobile Safety Management System for Remote Sites
Purpose
This practical assessment task is the second of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster of two units.
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and awareness of all of the components that make up a Safety Management System. You will be playing the role of Logistics Coordinator within the Case Study company SolveIT Logistics. You are expected to re-create the SMS into a ‘Lite’ site and by doing so you will fulfill tasks that provide the opportunity for you to summarise and interpret all of SolveIT Logistics Policies and Procedures and associated documents. You will use the current SMS for reference and provide summary information for each section then build them into a dynamic and well-designed interface for use on a remote mine site with limited internet access. You will be provided with the tools and know how to use them to complete this task.
Assessment Matrix
The competency assessment map that maps all the assessment tasks are available on CANVAS
Other Information
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with:
TLIF0014 -Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)
BSBWHS521 - Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
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