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Load and unload tankers

Load and unload tankers

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2009
State Code
BBH42
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2018
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, load and unload transport tankers with bulk product.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare transport tankers for loading
  • 1.1 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where needed
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Check the loading schedule to confirm loading requirements
  • 1.5 Confirm that transfer equipment is in operational condition
  • 1.6 Select transfer equipment settings and operating parameters to meet safety and loading requirements
  • 1.7 Locate bulk materials to confirm type, quantity available and clearance for loading
  • 1.8 Confirm priorities for loading to meet delivery requirements
2. Prepare to unload transport tankers
  • 2.1 Check that receivals documentation confirms material type and quantities
  • 2.2 Clear materials for unloading according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 2.3 Identify bulk storage locations, holdings and capacities
  • 2.4 Confirm actual-to-recorded holding levels
  • 2.5 Confirm transfer equipment is in operational condition
  • 2.6 Confirm priorities for unloading to meet delivery requirements
3. Operate and monitor the tanker loading and unloading process
  • 3.1 Start and operate the tanker loading process according to work health and safety and operating procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor equipment to confirm load transfer to correct tanker in correct quantities
  • 3.3 Identify and report variations in equipment operation
  • 3.4 Maintain a clean and tidy workplace according to work health and safety procedures
  • 3.5 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Conduct work according to workplace environmental guidelines
4. Complete loading operations
  • 4.1 Select equipment settings to complete loading operation
  • 4.2 Purge in-flight product from lines
  • 4.3 Clean equipment and prepare for further loading according to work health and safety and food safety procedures
  • 4.4 Record information on the loading operation according to workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4597 FDFOP2009A Load and unload tankers Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODL84 FBPOPR3008 Load and unload tankers Unit of competency