This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to store and transfer fluids to and from tanks. This is often called ‘operating a tank farm’.Fluids are any materials which flow. They include materials which:are normally a liquid at ambient conditionsare normally a gas at ambient conditionshave been liquefiedhave been vapourisedhave been melted. This unit of competency applies to plant technicians who are required to:identify the material and interpret any special handling or storage requirements, including dangerous or hazardous goods requirements, from the available informationensure that the destination for the liquid is appropriately prepared, has enough capacity and is correctly pipedcheck that the liquids are being stored safely in tanks and that safety equipment and services are monitoredtransfer liquidsrespond to abnormal situations.In a typical scenario the plant technician will manage a series of liquid storage vessels for raw materials, intermediate product and/or finished product. The plant technician will arrange for the unloading/loading of tanker trucks, and transfer of fluids between storage vessels and/or the process. This unit of competency applies to an individual who may work alone although under routine direction and supervision. They may work as part of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate. This unit does not require the operation of a central control panel.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.