Unit of competency Outline
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Discharge a dangerous goods tanker
Discharge a dangerous goods tanker
Unit of competency
National Code
TLID4050A
TLID4050A
State Code
S8285
S8285
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/10/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
30/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to pump discharge a dangerous goods tanker. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Conduct pre-discharge activities
- 1.1 Delivery location is checked against site plan and delivery job sheet
- 1.2 Tanker is positioned to enable discharging to be carried out in accordance with site procedures without injury to people or damage to property
- 1.3 Park brake is applied, engine turned off and, where applicable, battery is isolated
- 1.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with site and organisational procedures
2 Prepare for discharging
- 2.1 Delivery location is checked for hazards and set up in accordance with regulatory requirements and company procedures
- 2.2 Lids on the spillbox are lifted and spillbox is drained of any liquid
- 2.3 ID markers and tumblers are checked against the safe discharge unload plan to verify that the load will fit
- 2.4 Hoses are removed from tanker and test date is checked
3 Follow discharge requirements and procedures
- 3.1 Product type and quantity to be discharged are checked to determine whether the receiving vessel can accept to load, and any discrepancies are rectified in accordance with organisational procedures
- 3.2 Locations of emergency equipment and emergency procedures are identified before discharging commences
- 3.3 Product transfer equipment is connected in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
- 3.4 Internal valve is opened
- 3.5 Checks are completed prior to commencing discharge in accordance with organisational procedures
- 3.6 Valve is fully opened and product is discharged safely in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements and site procedures
- 3.7 Discharging process is monitored in accordance with regulatory requirements, and company and site procedures
- 3.8 Tanks and compartments are changed in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements and site procedures
4 Work at heights on a dangerous tanker
- 4.1 Safety equipment is connected to the tanker prior to ascending the tanker ladders in accordance with safety regulations and site procedures
- 4.2 Safety equipment is connected when operating on top of the tanker in accordance with site and safety regulations
- 4.3 Work is completed in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements and site procedures
5 Finish unloading
- 5.1 All valves on the tanker and receiving facility are closed and transfer equipment is secured in accordance with site procedures
- 5.2 Site is re-dipped and readings are recorded on delivery documentation
- 5.3 Site is restored to a clean and tidy condition in accordance with site procedures and any site defects are reported
- 5.4 Final safety inspection of tanker and site is conducted
- 5.5 Tanker is moved from the unloading area without damage to property or injury to people and in accordance with site procedures
- 5.6 Delivery documentation is completed, checked and adjusted and secured in the tanker in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements at the completion of the discharge
- 5.7 Truck and tanker are checked to ensure correct placarding before departure
- 5.8 Site plan is followed for exiting the site
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. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Tanker classes include:
B-Double
B-Triple
AB-Quad
Checks may include:
tumbler
sight glass
hose to tank
fill point
leaks
tumbler to sight glass
hydrant sight glass for correct product colour
fittings
hoses
vent area
Hazards may include:
ignition sources
static electricity
slips, trips and falls
product contact
Personal safety measures include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
eye wash kit
Emergency equipment includes:
emergency shutdown controls
evacuation controls
fire extinguishers
eye wash bottles
spill kits
Documentation and records include:
transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures
workplace policies and procedures
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
relevant internal data entry books, including log books, data sheets and load sheets
transport emergency response plan (TERP)
Applicable legislative procedures and codes include:
Australian code for the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail: the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code
relevant state and territory:
roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements pertaining to operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads
road rules
OH&S legislation
fatigue management regulations
environmental protection legislation and regulations
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Tanker classes include:
B-Double
B-Triple
AB-Quad
Checks may include:
tumbler
sight glass
hose to tank
fill point
leaks
tumbler to sight glass
hydrant sight glass for correct product colour
fittings
hoses
vent area
Hazards may include:
ignition sources
static electricity
slips, trips and falls
product contact
Personal safety measures include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
eye wash kit
Emergency equipment includes:
emergency shutdown controls
evacuation controls
fire extinguishers
eye wash bottles
spill kits
Documentation and records include:
transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures
workplace policies and procedures
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
relevant internal data entry books, including log books, data sheets and load sheets
transport emergency response plan (TERP)
Applicable legislative procedures and codes include:
Australian code for the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail: the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code
relevant state and territory:
roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements pertaining to operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads
road rules
OH&S legislation
fatigue management regulations
environmental protection legislation and regulations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the accreditation submission.
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:
safely discharging a dangerous goods tanker
knowledge of control operation
connecting transfer equipment
applying correct methods for ascending and descending a tanker ladder
completing the documentation required for discharging a dangerous goods tanker
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
Method of assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the accreditation submission.
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:
safely discharging a dangerous goods tanker
knowledge of control operation
connecting transfer equipment
applying correct methods for ascending and descending a tanker ladder
completing the documentation required for discharging a dangerous goods tanker
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
Method of assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWM42 | TLID4050 | Discharge a dangerous goods tanker | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S795 | TLI42111 | Certificate IV in Driving Operations | Qualification |