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Top load a dangerous goods tanker

Top load a dangerous goods tanker

Unit of competency
National Code
TLID4048
State Code
AWM44
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to top load a tanker carrying liquid dangerous goods. It includes loading a top load vehicle, working at heights on a dangerous goods tanker and completing load documentation. This unit applies to those working in the road transport industry and transporting petroleum products.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Top load vehicle
  • 1.1 Prior load is determined and prescribed switch load procedures are followed
  • 1.2 Product type and quantity to be loaded are checked to determine whether they are in accordance with delivery documentation, and are within safe carrying capacity and gross weight limitations of vehicle
  • 1.3 Discrepancies are rectified in accordance with company procedures
  • 1.4 Locations of emergency equipment and emergency procedures are identified before loading commences
  • 1.5 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is identified and worn in accordance with regulatory and site requirements
  • 1.6 Vehicle is checked to ensure it is correctly placarded for product to be loaded
  • 1.7 Product transfer equipment is connected and bonded in accordance with organisational and site procedures
  • 1.8 Site procedures are followed for commencement of loading process
  • 1.9 Vehicle is safely loaded with product using only approved equipment, in accordance with organisational requirements and site procedures
  • 1.10 Loading process and fill levels are monitored in accordance with company and site procedures
  • 1.11 At completion of loading process, all valves on vehicle and load-out facility are closed, and all transfer equipment is secured in accordance with site procedures
  • 1.12 Loaded vehicle is checked to be within legal weight limitations, and compliant with regulatory requirements and company procedures
  • 1.13 Pre-departure inspection of loaded vehicle is undertaken to ensure hoses, pipes and cables are disconnected and secure, brake interlock is deactivated, and any obstacles are cleared in accordance with company procedures
  • 1.14 Site is restored to a clean and tidy condition in accordance with site procedures
  • 1.15 Vehicle is moved from loading area without damage to property or injury to people in accordance with site procedures
2 Work at heights on a dangerous goods tanker
  • 2.1 Prior to ascending or descending vehicle ladders, required fall restraint safety equipment is connected to vehicle in accordance with safety regulations and site procedures
  • 2.2 When operating on top of vehicle, all fall restraint safety equipment is connected, in accordance with site and safety regulations
3 Complete load documentation
  • 3.1 Pre-load documentation is submitted prior to loading and is checked for accuracy of expected load
  • 3.2 Shipping documentation is completed, checked and secured in vehicle, in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements, at completion of load
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8283 TLID4048A Top load a dangerous goods tanker Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODQ32 TLIC0022 Operate chemical and fuel tanker Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFE1 TLI40119 Certificate IV in Driving Operations Qualification
AZQ4 TLI42116 Certificate IV in Driving Operations Qualification