Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement
TDMMF1407B PLAN AND IMPLEMENT SPECIAL SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR LIQUEFIED GAS TANKERS

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 maritime regulations, tanker safety guides and port regulations related to liquefied gas tanker safety and 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 special safety precautions, operational procedures and hazard minimisation strategies to the management of the operations, maintenance and emergency situations on a liquefied gas tanker. Contribution to the development of integrated safety management plan for a liquefied gas tanker 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 development and implementation of an ISM management plan for operations, maintenance activities and emergencies on a liquefied gas tanker
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:
1
any Australian or international commercial liquefied gas tanker


b
Operational, maintenance and emergency procedures 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 warm up and cool down procedures
6
during tank cleaning
7
during liquefied gas cargo condition maintenance
8
during liquefied gas cargo sampling

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMF1407B PLAN AND IMPLEMENT SPECIAL SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR LIQUEFIED GAS TANKERS

VARIABLE
SCOPE


c
Operations on a liquefied gas tanker may include:
1
cool down of a gas-free system from ambient temperature
2
liquefied gas loading preparation and operations
3
maintenance operations during a loaded voyage
4
liquefied gas discharging preparation and operations
5
warm up and gas freeing operations
6
tank stripping and cleaning operations
7
ballasting operations and deballasting operations
8
maintenance operations during a ballast voyage


d
Liquefied gas cargo handling systems and equipment may include:
1
pumps and pumping arrangements 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
cargo vent systems
9
liquid recirculation and reliquefaction systems
10
cargo gauging, instrumentation systems and alarms
11
CO2 and gas detection and monitoring systems
12
cargo boil-off systems and auxiliary systems.


e
Personal protection clothing and equipment may include:
1
masks, goggles and breathing apparatus
2
resuscitation equipment
3
protective clothing, including headgear, gloves and footwear
4
escape and rescue equipment


f
Hazards associated with liquefied gas 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

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMF1407B PLAN AND IMPLEMENT SPECIAL SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR LIQUEFIED GAS TANKERS

f
Hazards associated with liquefied gas cargoes may include:
(continued)
4
reactivity hazards, including effects of self-reaction, temperature and effects of air, water, impurities and other chemicals and reagents
5
release of toxic fluids, vapours and gases, involving skin contact, ingestion and inhalation
6
corrosion hazards to personnel, vessel structures and equipment
7
working in confined spaces



g
Documentation/records may include:
1
safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
2
vessel's safety, maintenance and emergency procedures
3
sections of the AMSA Marine Orders and the IMO STCW Convention and Code related to liquefied gas tankers
4
Liquefied Gas Handling Principles on Ships and in Terminals, SIGTTO
5
Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas), ICS
6
Ship to Ship Transfer Guide (Liquefied Gases), ICS/OCIMF
7
material safety data sheets
8
tanker manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures
9
OH&S and pollution prevention procedures
10
instructions of relevant maritime authorities
11
relevant Australian and international standards


h
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
1
IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code related to liquefied gas tankers
2
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
3
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
4
relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S and pollution control legislation

Evidence Guide
TDMMF1407B PLAN AND IMPLEMENT SPECIAL SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR LIQUEFIED GAS TANKERS

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
Plan and implement special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures on a liquefied gas tanker
b
Identify typical safety, maintenance and emergency problems and hazards on a liquefied gas tanker and take appropriate action
c
Apply relevant international conventions, IMO and national codes, tanker safety guides and port regulations related to liquefied gas tanker operations
d
Communicate effectively with others when carrying out special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures on a liquefied gas tanker

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
planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for liquefied gas tankers

2
identifying and evaluating liquefied gas cargo safety, maintenance and emergency problems and hazards and determining appropriate courses of action

3
identifying and implementing improvements to liquefied gas cargo safety, maintenance and emergency procedures
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1
relevant sections of IMO STCW Convention and Code and AMSA Marine Orders

2
OH&S and pollution control 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
pollution management processes
d
Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify operational accidents and incidents in accordance with established 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

Evidence Guide (continued)
TDMMF1407B PLAN AND IMPLEMENT SPECIAL SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR LIQUEFIED GAS TANKERS

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

2
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:


i
at the registered training organisation; and/or


ii
on an appropriate working or training vessel


4
Specific 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 plan and implement special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for liquefied gas tankers; and/or
b
plan and implement special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures on board an operational liquefied gas tanker