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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
PUAOIL202
State Code
OAY19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, deploy, monitor and recover basic (Level 1) oil spill response equipment, whilst working as a team member.An oil spill is the release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, either aquatic or on land. There are three categorised levels of oil spills; Level 1 spills are mild, causing localised damage in marine and or land environments. The unit is applicable to personnel deployed to operate basic (Level 1) oil spill response equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Undertake a health and safety site review
  • 1.1 Identify and communicate potential oil spill hazards and risks
  • 1.2 Report hazards and risks, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Select and use personal protective clothing and equipment, in accordance with Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements
2 Prepare Level 1 equipment for use
  • 2.1 Use the incident action plan and/or site specific deployment plan to identify and select oil spill response equipment, in accordance with organisational requirements and supervisor’s instructions
  • 2.2 Use organisational procedures and manufacturers' specifications, in the management of routine preoperational checks of equipment
  • 2.3 Report unsafe or faulty equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures, and set aside for repair and/or replacement
3 Operate and/or deploy Level 1 equipment
  • 3.1 Operate and maintain equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' specifications
  • 3.2 Complete work tasks, in accordance with organisational procedures, WHS/OHS requirements and the incident action plan
  • 3.3 Identify, action and monitor environmental implications associated with oil spill response and maintenance of equipment
  • 3.4 Monitor oil spill environmental conditions, in conjunction with operational activities
4 Check, clean and store Level 1 equipment
  • 4.1 Report equipment use, in accordance with organisational procedures, site specific deployment plan and incident action plan requirements
  • 4.2 Clean, secure and store equipment, including personal protective clothing and equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures, manufacturers' specifications and maintenance manuals
  • 4.3 Report equipment faults or damage to supervisor, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Maintain and clean workplace, in accordance with organisational procedures and WHS/ OHS guidelines
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State Code National Code Title Type
WE477 PUAOIL201 Use basic equipment operations for oil spill response Unit of competency