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Refuel machinery or vehicle

Refuel machinery or vehicle

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM316
State Code
BAS34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and store bulk fuel, prepare for refuelling, refuel machinery or vehicle and complete refuelling.The unit applies to individuals who refuel machinery or vehicles under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive and store bulk fuel
  • 1.1 Identify regulatory and industry requirements for the receipt and storage of bulk fuel, and refuelling operations
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards in the workplace, assess risks and implement suitable controls
  • 1.3 Identify dangers of volatile fuel liquids and vapours
  • 1.4 Locate and check firefighting and spill response equipment, and replace faulty equipment according to manufacturer specification
  • 1.5 Ensure facilities for storage of bulk fuel meet national standards
  • 1.6 Check bulk fuel storage facilities to ensure fuel quality is maintained during storage
  • 1.7 Check storage facilities and refuelling equipment for leaks
  • 1.8 Receive bulk fuel into storage according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.9 Complete documentation for receipt of bulk fuel according to workplace procedures
  • 1.10 Monitor bulk fuel during storage to maintain fuel quality and usage
2. Prepare for refuelling
  • 2.1 Select and maintain personal protective equipment
  • 2.2 Fit and use personal protective equipment and confirm safety equipment applicable to the task being undertaken
  • 2.3 Select fuel based on machinery or vehicle use and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.4 Ensure appropriate firefighting and spill response equipment are accessible
  • 2.5 Ensure appropriate refuelling equipment is available and meets national standards
  • 2.6 Check and secure refuelling equipment according to workplace practices and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.7 Position and secure machinery or vehicle for refuelling
3. Refuel machinery or vehicle from fixed storage
  • 3.1 Open tank valves on machinery or vehicle if necessary
  • 3.2 Refuel machinery or vehicle according to regulatory requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Ensure there is no residual fuel left in any equipment used for fuel transfer
  • 3.4 Contain spills and mitigate environmental or safety dangers according to legislation and workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Check fuel levels are at required level for refuelling purposes
  • 3.6 Close and secure tank valves if necessary
4. Refuel machinery or vehicle from portable containers
  • 4.1 Ensure only approved containers are used to transport decanted fuel
  • 4.2 Ensure portable containers being towed are secure
  • 4.3 Check containers to ensure fuel quality is maintained
  • 4.4 Decant fuel from fixed storage into containers ensuring risks are minimised
  • 4.5 Ensure there is no residual fuel in fuel transfer equipment for all decanting procedures
  • 4.6 Transport containers to worksite according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 4.7 Decant fuel from portable containers using appropriate equipment
  • 4.8 Contain spills and mitigate environmental or safety dangers according to legislation and workplace procedures
5. Complete refuelling
  • 5.1 Clean, maintain and store refuelling equipment and containers according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Complete workplace documentation and records in required format
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