Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:40 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:40 PM AWST
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Clean road tankers
Clean road tankers
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB2073A
TLIB2073A
State Code
D4954
D4954
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to clean road tankers in accordance with workplace procedures and OH&S and environmental protection regulations, including preparing for cleaning operations, steam cleaning a tanker, cleaning a tanker using water and detergent, finalising cleaning operations, and completing all required documentation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare for cleaning operations
- 1.1 Vehicle is positioned under gantry in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2 Documentation is obtained from the vehicle driver to determine the product which has been previously carried in the tanker
- 1.3 The vehicle keys are taken from the driver to prevent 'accidental drive off' before the cleaning process is completed
- 1.4 Appropriate cleaning process is selected for type of tanker/load in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.5 Cleaning materials are prepared in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures
- 1.6 The required personal protection and safety equipment is selected and used in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
2Steam clean a tanker
- 2.1 The vehicle is earthed to prevent sparks and explosions
- 2.2 Valves are opened to allow draining of the wash materials and hoses attached in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures
- 2.3 All access points, including vents and washing points, are opened and heat-sensitive auto fill probes removed in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.4 Where the tank has held oil/diesel, a wash consisting of detergent wash and hot water rinse is carried out followed by the application of steam
- 2.5 Where the tank has only held petrol, a steam clean only is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.6 After the wash, the unit is left to drain until liquid ceases to drain from the outlet valves and steam stops leaving the vents on the top of the tank
- 2.7 All vents and valves are closed and the auto fill probes reconnected
- 2.8 Plastic seals are placed on valves to signify the completed cleaning of the tanker where required in accordance with workplace procedures
3Clean a tanker using water and detergent
- 3.1 High pressure water and detergent is used to clean around the top of the tanker vents and hatches to remove dirt and they are rinsed clean with water
- 3.2 Valves on the outlet manifold are opened and connected with flexible pipes to the waste storage facility or recycling tanks for the tank cleaner
- 3.3 All hatches are opened and spray balls are placed into the tanks after checking visually for the condition of the tank. Where solid materials are present these are washed out with high pressure water prior to starting the cleaning cycle
- 3.4 Tank is rinsed then washed with tank wash until waste is clear and then it is recycled into a holding tank for reuse leaving the tankers tank to drain
- 3.5 Water in the holding tank is topped up and ph tested and solution is replaced if necessary in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.6 Tank is rinsed with water in short bursts until the liquid leaving the tank is clear
- 3.7 Top of tank is hosed off again with water, and spray balls are removed
- 3.8 The tank is visually checked, through the hatches with the aid of a torch, for cleanliness
- 3.9 If cleanliness standards have not been achieved, the tanker is rewashed or re-rinsed as required. Hatches are closed
- 3.10 At the conclusion of cleaning operations drainage hoses are removed, manifold checked for cleanliness, and drainage valves closed and sealed to indicate completed process in accordance with workplace procedures
4Complete cleaning operations
- 4.1 Due care is taken to ensure that the disposal of used cleaning materials is in accordance with environmental protection regulations and workplace procedures
- 4.2 Wash water is suitably treated using available water cleaning and separation processes before draining into the sewerage system
- 4.3 Cleaning equipment is cleaned, dried, checked and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.4 Documentation on the cleaning operations is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and is returned to the driver along with the keys to the vehicle
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Type of vehicle may include:
all tankers including those carrying petrol, diesel, oil, milk, wine and other liquid products
Cleaning operations may be carried out in appropriate facilities:
by day or night
in typical weather conditions
in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environment
while in the a depot, base or warehouse
while at a client's workplace
Cleaning operations may include:
steam cleaning
water and detergent cleaning
Equipment and materials may include:
detergents and cleaning chemicals
hoses and spray balls
steam cleaning equipment
waste recycling tanks/equipment
cleaning tools
Safety hazards may include but are not limited to:
fire/ignition risk
vapours and noxious gases
working at heights
slippery, wet surfaces
steam burns
Environmental hazards may include:
leaking oil and fuel
inappropriate disposal of washing fluids in drains or sewerage systems
Depending on work context, safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility waterproof clothing
hearing protection
gloves
safety glasses, headwear and footwear
safety harness for working on top of tankers
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/records may include:
workplace tanker cleaning procedures, checklists and instructions for the vehicle, tanks and related ancillary equipment
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority regulations
ADG Code as it applies to tanker cleaning
material safety data sheets
tanker cleaning checklists and records
tanker manufacturers specifications and recommended procedures
precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when cleaning tankers
OH&S procedures to be followed when cleaning tankers
emergency procedure manuals
QA plans and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority regulations and requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
ADG Code as it applies to the cleaning of tankers
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Type of vehicle may include:
all tankers including those carrying petrol, diesel, oil, milk, wine and other liquid products
Cleaning operations may be carried out in appropriate facilities:
by day or night
in typical weather conditions
in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environment
while in the a depot, base or warehouse
while at a client's workplace
Cleaning operations may include:
steam cleaning
water and detergent cleaning
Equipment and materials may include:
detergents and cleaning chemicals
hoses and spray balls
steam cleaning equipment
waste recycling tanks/equipment
cleaning tools
Safety hazards may include but are not limited to:
fire/ignition risk
vapours and noxious gases
working at heights
slippery, wet surfaces
steam burns
Environmental hazards may include:
leaking oil and fuel
inappropriate disposal of washing fluids in drains or sewerage systems
Depending on work context, safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility waterproof clothing
hearing protection
gloves
safety glasses, headwear and footwear
safety harness for working on top of tankers
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/records may include:
workplace tanker cleaning procedures, checklists and instructions for the vehicle, tanks and related ancillary equipment
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority regulations
ADG Code as it applies to tanker cleaning
material safety data sheets
tanker cleaning checklists and records
tanker manufacturers specifications and recommended procedures
precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when cleaning tankers
OH&S procedures to be followed when cleaning tankers
emergency procedure manuals
QA plans and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority regulations and requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
ADG Code as it applies to the cleaning of tankers
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWN23 | TLIB2073 | Clean road tankers | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| W921 | TLI31210 | Certificate III in Driving Operations | Qualification |
| J803 | TLI33413 | Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations | Qualification |