Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement
TDMMA607B MANAGE PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING, LOADING AND DISCHARGING OF OIL CARGOES

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
VARIABLE
SCOPE
1. GENERAL CONTEXT


a.
Work must be carried out:
1
in compliance with the relevant sections of the AMSA Marine Orders and IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code, ISM Code, tanker safety guides and port regulations related to oil tanker cargo operations


b.
Work is performed:
1
relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes


c.
Work involves:
1
the application of a significant range of operational and supervisory principles and procedures, safety precautions and hazard minimisation strategies to the management of the loading, discharge, handling and condition maintenance of cargo on an oil tanker. Contribution to the development of a broad plan for oil cargo handling, monitoring and maintenance operations is required and accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes is involved


d.
Work requires:
1
significant judgement in planning, technical and leadership functions related to the handling, monitoring and maintenance of cargo on an oil tanker
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:
1
any Australian or international oil tanker


b
Oil cargo handling operations may be carried out:
1
by day or night in both normal and emergency situations
2
under any possible operational conditions
3
during loading and discharging of cargo
4
during ballasting and deballasting
5
during tank cleaning

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMA607B MANAGE PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING, LOADING AND DISCHARGING OF OIL CARGOES

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SCOPE

b

Oil cargo handling operations may be carried out:

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during crude oil washing procedures
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during oil cargo monitoring and maintenance
8
during oil cargo sampling


c
Operational cargo handling cycle of an oil tanker may include:
1
oil loading preparation and operations
2
load-on-top operations
3
monitoring and maintenance operations during a loaded voyage
4
oil discharging preparation and operations
5
tank stripping and cleaning operations
6
ballasting operations
7
maintenance operations during a ballast voyage
8
deballasting operations


d
Oil cargo handling systems and equipment may include:
1
pumps and pumping arrangements, venting and vapour-return systems, piping systems and valves
2
filters and strainers
3
expansion devices
4
flame screens
5
commonly used inert gases
6
storage, generation and distribution systems
7
temperature and pressure monitoring systems
8
inert gas systems
9
gas freeing systems
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cargo gauging, instrumentation systems and alarms
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gas detection and monitoring systems


e
Personal protection clothing and equipment may include:
1
masks and goggles
2
breathing apparatus

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMA607B MANAGE PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING, LOADING AND DISCHARGING OF OIL CARGOES

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SCOPE
e
Personal protection clothing and equipment may include:
(continued)

3

resuscitation equipment
4
protective clothing, including headgear, gloves and footwear
5
escape and rescue equipment


f
Hazards associated with oil cargoes may include:
1
sources of ignition leading to explosion and fire
2
electrostatic generation leading to discharge
3
environmental hazards to air and water
4
reactivity hazards, including effects of self-reaction, temperature and effects of air, water, impurities and other chemicals and reagents
5
spills or release of toxic fluids, vapours and gases involving skin contact or inhalation
6
corrosion hazards to personnel, vessel structures and equipment
7
working in confined spaces


g
Documentation and recordsmay include:
1
ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
2
operational orders
3
established tanker and company oil cargo operations procedures
4
sections of the AMSA Marine Orders and the IMO STCW Convention and Code related to oil tankers
5
International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals, ICS/OCIMF
6
Ship to Ship Transfer Guide (Petroleum) ICS/OCIMF
7
Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers (Retention of Oil Residues on Board) ICS/OCIMF
8
material safety data sheets
9
tanker manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures
10
OH&S procedures relevant to the handling of oil cargoes
11
instructions of relevant maritime authorities concerning oil cargo operations
12
relevant Australian and international standards

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMA607B MANAGE PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING, LOADING AND DISCHARGING OF OIL CARGOES

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SCOPE

h

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

sections of the IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code related to oil tankers, including the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
2
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
3
instructions of relevant maritime authorities concerning oil cargo operations
4
relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation

Evidence Guide
TDMMA607B MANAGE PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING, LOADING AND DISCHARGING OF OIL CARGOES

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.
1
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
a
Manage the safe loading, discharge, handling and condition maintenance of cargo on an oil tanker
b
Ensure all required safety and hazard control procedures are implemented during loading, discharge, handling and condition maintenance operations
c
Identify typical problems that may occur during oil cargo loading, discharge, handling and condition maintenance operations and take appropriate action
d
Identify emergency situations that may arise during oil operations and take appropriate action
e
Apply relevant international conventions, IMO and national codes, tanker safety guides and port regulations related to oil tanker cargo operations
f
Communicate effectively with others during chemical cargo handling and maintenance operations


2
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
a
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
b
Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

1
managing the safe loading, discharge, handling and condition maintenance of cargo on an oil tanker

2
identifying and evaluating oil cargo handling problems and determining appropriate courses of action

3
identifying and implementing improvements to oil cargo handling procedures

4
applying safety and hazard controls relevant to oil cargo handling operations
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1
relevant sections of maritime regulations

2
OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

3
ISM Code safety management system procedures and work instructions on the conduct of maintenance on liquefied gas tankers

4
relevant manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of oil cargo handling plant and equipment

Evidence Guide (continued)
TDMMA607B MANAGE PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING, LOADING AND DISCHARGING OF OIL CARGOES

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
(continued)

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following on-board housekeeping processes

6
pollution management processes
d
Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify operational accidents and incidents in accordance with statutory requirements and company procedures
e
Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail
f
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others


3
Context of assessment
a
Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations
b
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:

1
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and

2
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:


i
at the registered training organisation; and/or


ii
on an appropriate working or training vessel


4Specific resources required for assessment
Access is required to opportunities to:
a
participate in a range of practical exercises, case studies and/or other exercises that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to manage the safe loading, discharge, handling and condition maintenance of cargo on an oil tanker; and/or
b
manage the safe loading, discharge, handling and condition maintenance of cargo on board an operational oil tanker