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Discharge a dangerous goods tanker

Discharge a dangerous goods tanker

Unit of competency
National Code
TLID4050
State Code
AWM42
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to pump discharge a dangerous goods tanker. It includes conducting pre-discharge activities, preparing for discharge, following discharge requirements and procedures, working at heights on a dangerous good tanker and finishing unloading. This unit applies to those working in the road transport fuel/gas industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Conduct pre-discharge activities
  • 1.1 Delivery location is checked against site plan and delivery job sheet
  • 1.2 Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • 1.3 Tanker is positioned to enable discharging to be carried out in accordance with site procedures without injury to people or damage to property
  • 1.4 Park brake is applied, engine turned is off and battery is isolated, as required
  • 1.5 Personal protective equipment is used in accordance with site and organisational procedures
  • 1.6 Site authority to proceed is obtained, as required, and followed in accordance with site organisational procedures
2 Prepare for discharging
  • 2.1 Delivery location is checked for hazards and set up, in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Lids on spillbox are lifted and spillbox is drained of liquid
  • 2.3 Identification (ID) markers and tumblers are checked against safe discharge unload plan to verify load will fit, as required
  • 2.4 Hoses are removed from tanker and test date is checked
3 Follow discharge requirements and procedures
  • 3.1 Site product type, quantity and discharged quantity are checked to determine whether receiving vessel can accept to load, and discrepancies are rectified in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Locations of emergency equipment and emergency procedures are identified before discharging commences
  • 3.3 Product transfer equipment is connected in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 3.4 Internal valve is opened
  • 3.5 Checks are completed prior to commencing discharge, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.6 Valve is fully opened and product is discharged safely, in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements and site procedures
  • 3.7 Discharging process is monitored in accordance with regulatory requirements, and company and site procedures
  • 3.8 Tanks and compartments are changed in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements and site procedures
4 Work at heights on a dangerous tanker
  • 4.1 Safety equipment is connected to tanker prior to ascending tanker ladders, as required, in accordance with safety regulations and site procedures
  • 4.2 Safety equipment is connected when operating on top of tanker, as required, in accordance with site and safety regulations
  • 4.3 Work is completed in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements and site procedures
5 Finish unloading
  • 5.1 All valves on tanker and receiving facility are closed and transfer equipment is secured in accordance with site procedures
  • 5.2 Site is re-dipped and readings are recorded on delivery documentation
  • 5.3 Site is restored to a clean and tidy condition in accordance with site procedures and site defects are reported
  • 5.4 Final safety inspection of tanker and site is conducted
  • 5.5 Tanker is moved from unloading area without damage to property or injury to people and in accordance with site procedures
  • 5.6 Delivery documentation is completed, checked and adjusted, and secured in tanker in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements at completion of discharge
  • 5.7 Truck and tanker are checked to ensure correct placarding before departure
  • 5.8 Site plan is followed for exiting site
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8285 TLID4050A Discharge a dangerous goods tanker Unit of competency