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Operate a bulk liquid transfer process

Operate a bulk liquid transfer process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR3007
State Code
ODL85
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and load out bulk liquid product or raw materials.This unit applies to individuals transferring bulk liquid product and materials from tankers and between storage and production storage facilities.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 for bulk materials transfer work
  • 1.1 Confirm work instructions and clarify where required
  • 1.2 Identify health, safety and food safety hazards for the bulk liquid transfer process and inform supervisor
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
  • 1.4 Identify tank locations, and product and materials holdings and capacities
  • 1.5 Confirm actual-to-recorded holding levels
2. Prepare bulk liquid transfer equipment and process for operation
  • 2.1 Inspect condition of tank and related equipment, and identify and report maintenance requirements
  • 2.2 Select transfer equipment settings and operating parameters to meet safety and transfer requirements
  • 2.3 Carry out checks and tests, and follow other materials and product clearance procedures prior to transfer
  • 2.4 Establish the priorities for materials transfer to match intakes and transfers to storage capacity and production requirements
3. Transfer bulk liquid materials
  • 3.1 Start and operate the transfer process according to work health and safety and operating requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor the transfer process to confirm correct location selection, quantities and equipment settings
  • 3.3 Transfer bulk liquid materials and product to the required location or storage facility
  • 3.4 Maintain a clean and tidy workplace according to health, safety and food safety procedures
  • 3.5 Maintain workplace records in required format
  • 3.6 Conduct work according to workplace environmental guidelines
4. Complete transfer operations
  • 4.1 Position valves and related equipment settings to complete transfer operation
  • 4.2 Purge product and materials from lines according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean and prepare equipment for further transfer
  • 4.4 Record information on the transfer operation in required format
  • 4.5 Identify and report maintenance activities according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBH59 FBPOPR2008 Operate a bulk liquid transfer process Unit of competency