Unit of competency Outline
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Use basic equipment operations for oil spill response
Use basic equipment operations for oil spill response
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOIL201
PUAOIL201
State Code
WE477
WE477
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/11/2012
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
28/11/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competency required to operate and deploy, operate, monitor and recover basic (Tier 1) oil spill response equipment as part of a team
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake a health and safety site review
- 1.1 Identify and communicate potential hazards and risks.
- 1.2 Report hazards and risks in accordance with policies and procedures.
- 1.3 Select, use maintain and store personal protective equipment in accordance with both occupational health and safety and material safety data sheet requirements.
2. Prepare Tier 1 equipment for use
- 2.1 Use the incident action plan (IAP) and/or the site-specific deployment plan to identify and select oil spill response equipment according to supervisor’s instructions.
- 2.2 Use manufacturer’s specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the management of routine pre-operational checks of equipment while working as part of a team.
- 2.3 Report unsafe or faulty equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and set aside for repair or replacement.
3. Operate and/or deploy Tier 1 equipment
- 3.1 Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, SOPs and supervisor’s instructions while working in a team.
- 3.2 Complete work tasks in accordance with health and safety requirements and the IAP.
- 3.3 Identify, action and monitor environmental implications associated with the operation and maintenance of equipment.
- 3.4 Monitor environmental conditions in conjunction with operational activities.
4. Check, clean and store Tier 1 equipment
- 4.1 Report equipment use in accordance with IAPs/SOPs and/or the incident management system
- 4.2 Clean, secure and store equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, maintenance manuals, supervisor’s instructions and/or SOPs.
- 4.3 Report equipment malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to supervisors for actioning.
- 4.4 Maintain and clean workplaces in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Hazards may include:
chemical
working environment:
heat
cold
operational:
vehicles
manual handling
slips, trips and falls
noise
Risks may include:
fatigue
hyper/hypothermia
dehydration
hearing loss
physical injury
equipment damage
poisoning
burns
respiratory problems
injection - hydraulic and pneumatic
Personal protective equipment as dictated by the material safety data sheets and the work environment may include:
personal flotation device (PFD)
hearing protection
boots (appropriate to conditions)
gloves (chemical and / or abrasive protection)
eye protection
respirators
disposable overalls
Oil spill response equipment may fall into the following categories:
containment:
general purpose boom + ancillary equipment
shoreline boom + ancillary equipment
recovery:
passive weir skimmer
positive displacement pump
storage:
temporary storage
ancillary:
correct use of sorbents
anchor kit
Standard operating procedures are:
procedures identifying safe and effective work method statements
Pre-operational checks may include:
equipment ‘in-test’ tagged and tested - electrical, slings, hoses
maintenance checks
pre-start and stop
safety checklist
fuels, fuel lines and oil
battery electrolyte levels, wheels and tyre pressure
air filters
safety guards
safety signs and barricades
Actioned may include:
logged
verbal
written
Environmental implications may include:
secondary contamination (decontamination station)
waste (hot and cold zones)
sensitive areas
wildlife habitats
flora/fauna
Environmental conditions may be:
weather
tides
current
isolation
Hazards may include:
chemical
working environment:
heat
cold
operational:
vehicles
manual handling
slips, trips and falls
noise
Risks may include:
fatigue
hyper/hypothermia
dehydration
hearing loss
physical injury
equipment damage
poisoning
burns
respiratory problems
injection - hydraulic and pneumatic
Personal protective equipment as dictated by the material safety data sheets and the work environment may include:
personal flotation device (PFD)
hearing protection
boots (appropriate to conditions)
gloves (chemical and / or abrasive protection)
eye protection
respirators
disposable overalls
Oil spill response equipment may fall into the following categories:
containment:
general purpose boom + ancillary equipment
shoreline boom + ancillary equipment
recovery:
passive weir skimmer
positive displacement pump
storage:
temporary storage
ancillary:
correct use of sorbents
anchor kit
Standard operating procedures are:
procedures identifying safe and effective work method statements
Pre-operational checks may include:
equipment ‘in-test’ tagged and tested - electrical, slings, hoses
maintenance checks
pre-start and stop
safety checklist
fuels, fuel lines and oil
battery electrolyte levels, wheels and tyre pressure
air filters
safety guards
safety signs and barricades
Actioned may include:
logged
verbal
written
Environmental implications may include:
secondary contamination (decontamination station)
waste (hot and cold zones)
sensitive areas
wildlife habitats
flora/fauna
Environmental conditions may be:
weather
tides
current
isolation
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Work effectively in a team to safely deploy and monitor basic (Tier 1) equipment for the containment, recovery and storage of oil.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in a simulated response environment or operational situation.
Method of assessment
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an approved simulated environment.
Forms of assessment may include:
direct observation
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
case studies
Guidance information for assessment
Where possible assessment should be completed holistically and may be assessed with other relevant units of competence. For example this unit may be assessed with PUAOIL302 Use advanced equipment operations for oil spill response.
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Work effectively in a team to safely deploy and monitor basic (Tier 1) equipment for the containment, recovery and storage of oil.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in a simulated response environment or operational situation.
Method of assessment
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an approved simulated environment.
Forms of assessment may include:
direct observation
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
case studies
Guidance information for assessment
Where possible assessment should be completed holistically and may be assessed with other relevant units of competence. For example this unit may be assessed with PUAOIL302 Use advanced equipment operations for oil spill response.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAY19 | PUAOIL202 | Use basic equipment operations for oil spill response | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC305 | PUASS00039 | Oil Spill Responder | Skill set |