Elements and Performance Criteria

Range description
Work is carried out according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements
Legislative requirements are typically reflected in procedures and specifications. Legislation relevant to this industry includes the Food Standards Code including labelling, weights and measures legislation; and legislation covering food safety, environmental management, occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity
Workplace information may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, production schedules and instructions, manufacturers' advice, standard forms and reports
Equipment may include bulk storage facilities/tanks, filters, pumps, manifolds, hoses, pipework, valves, strainers/filters, booms, gauges and meters. Related processes/equipment may include pasteurising units
Tankers may be heated or unheated; pressurised or unpressurised; single or multi-compartment
Operation of equipment and processes may require the use of process control panels and systems

Ability to:
Access workplace information relating to loading/unloading requirements
Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment
Inspect loading/unloading equipment for signs of wear. Examples of typical sensory inspections include visual inspections to detect leaks, listening for unusual noises and or vibrations in pumps, and checking gauges and meters
Confirm that tankers are in a suitable condition for loading. This may include checking cleaning records and confirming that any scheduled maintenance has been carried out. Where product is temperature controlled, it includes confirming capacity of vehicle to meet temperature control requirements
Check receivals/despatch documentation to confirm material type/s, quantities, transfer requirements
Confirm that bulk product/materials meet quality requirements for loading/unloading. This may involve conducting tests or getting clearance documentation from laboratory/quality personnel

Use workplace records and systems to:

confirm storage holdings and capacities
determine appropriate source/destination for loads
This typically involves use of computer-based systems. It may also involve verifying by physically inspecting storage facilities and checking materials/product compatibility
Plan and sequence loading/unloading to meet delivery, requirements/storage capacity and production requirements as appropriate
Liaise with drivers to confirm loading requirements
Prepare transfer equipment for use. This may involve confirming that equipment is clean, lines are purged, isolation or lockouts are cancelled as required, any scheduled maintenance has been completed.
Operate and monitor the loading/unloading process to confirm that correct quantities are transferred at the required times, to the required locations. This may include monitoring pump loads, flow rates and filter/strainer condition
Respond to and/or report equipment failure within level of responsibility
Locate emergency stop functions on equipment
Complete transfer operations. This may include purging lines and selecting appropriate equipment/system settings
Complete records of product/materials transfer as required
Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

May include ability to:

Use process control and scheduling systems, screens and panels
Take and record product/materials samples and conduct tests
Conduct routine maintenance
Clean transfer equipment. This may require entry to confined spaces. Where this is the case, appropriate certification requirements must also be met

Knowledge of:
Bulk storage facilities layout and related management systems
Basic operating principles of the system and equipment used. This includes an understanding of the features of the tanker loading/unloading and materials transfer systems. It also includes an understanding of the equipment used which typically includes sensors, valves, pumps, pipework and other related equipment that controls the flow and transfer of bulk materials, equipment operating capacity and the status and purpose of guards. It also includes an understanding of tanker types and capacities
Planning and scheduling systems and responsibilities to prioritise loading and unloading processes. This includes an understanding of the characteristics of materials received and related storage requirements, production requirements and storage capacities
Signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems
Operating parameters and corrective action required where operation is outside specified operating parameters
Product inspection and procedures within level of responsibility
Clearance procedures. This may include relevant test methods and action required if results are not within specification or clearance is not provided
OHS hazards and controls. This includes emergency procedures to respond to hazardous situations such as spills
Contamination risks and controls. This includes an understanding of cross-contamination risks, product compatibility and storage requirements
Isolation, lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities
Environmental issues associated with bulk liquid materials transfer. This includes consequences of spills and appropriate control/containment procedures
Recording requirements and procedures. This may include an understanding of related receivals and despatch documentation

May include knowledge of:

Basic operating principles of process control where relevant. This includes the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment
Sampling and test procedures
Routine maintenance procedures
Pressurisation process and related equipment procedures
Cleaning procedures

Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.
Co-assessment of related units

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competence relevant to the function or work role. In addition, the following optional or ancillary units may be relevant:

FDFZPRCI2A Operate a process control interface
FDFOPTISP2A Implement sampling procedures
PMLTEST300A Perform basic tests
FDFOPTCRM2A Conduct routine maintenance
FDFZCSCIP2A Clean equipment in place
FDFZCSCS2A Clean and sanitize equipment

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Personal protective clothing and equipment
Work procedures including advice on safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements
Information on equipment capacity and operating parameters and tanker types and capacities
Loading/unloading schedules and related receivals and/or despatch documentation
Tankers, storage facilities, materials transfer equipment and related equipment and services
Materials for loading/unloading
Sampling and test equipment as required
Cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required
Loading/unloading information recording system and procedures

Assessment requirements
For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.