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Load and unload tankers

Load and unload tankers

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR3008
State Code
ODL84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, load and unload transport tankers with bulk product, and maintain records of product.This unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for loading and unloading tankers and who resolve routine problems with that process. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety, environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No 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 Confirm work instructions and clarify where required
  • 1.2 Identify health, safety and food safety hazards, and confirm controls are in place
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing
  • 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. Check product for loading
  • 2.1 Check that receival record confirms product type and quantities
  • 2.2 Clear product for loading 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 loading 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 safe work procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor equipment to confirm load transfer to tanker in correct quantities
  • 3.3 Monitor equipment to ensure optimal operations
  • 3.4 Take samples of product for testing
  • 3.5 Select equipment settings to complete loading operation
  • 3.6 Purge in-flight product from lines
  • 3.7 Clean equipment and prepare for further loading according to safe work and quality standards
  • 3.8 Record information on the loading operation according to workplace procedures
4. Unload product and complete housekeeping
  • 4.1 Start and operate the tanker unloading process according to safe work procedures
  • 4.2 Select equipment settings to complete unloading operation
  • 4.3 Purge in-flight product from lines
  • 4.4 Clean and shut down equipment and prepare for further work in line with workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Ensure waste is disposed of in line with environmental requirements
  • 4.6 Record information on the unloading operation according to workplace procedures
  • 4.7 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBH42 FBPOPR2009 Load and unload tankers Unit of competency