Assessor Resource

DEFPE001A
Conduct field refuelling operations from a bulk fuel installation

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This competency applies to personnel working as individuals or in small teams under direct supervision, with limited decision making.

Refuelling operations involve the use of a range of refuelling equipment from 50 mm to 100 mm and may incorporate single or multiple fuel products within a single installation.

This unit covers the competency required to conduct refuelling of vehicles and plant from a bulk fuel installation in a field environment to transfer fuel products between storage mediums within the installation.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to refuel vehicles and refuel plant.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a wide variety of situations within the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

workplace refuelling equipment and fuel products

safety equipment and personal protective equipment

specific workplace operating procedures and publications

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

control fuel spills

interpret fuel markings and panels

interpret technical diagrams and publications

select and use appropriate petroleum equipment

select and use personal protective equipment

use firefighting equipment such as fire extinguishers, knapsack sprayers, main line firefighting equipment

Required Knowledge

dangerous goods handling procedures

emergency procedures when transferring and handling fuel products

environmental protection measures to be applied during fuel transfer operations

firefighting techniques

first aid

fuel products and fuel transfer systems including:

valve and hose systems

basic hydraulics principles

physical properties of fuels

causes of explosions and related preventative measures

functions and responsibilities of team members

hazard control methods associated with fuel products

hazards and safety precautions to be observed during fuel transfer operations

maintenance procedures for fuel transfer systems

relevant WHS and pollution control legislation and policies

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.

Refuelling equipment may include:

50 mm/100 mm fuel equipment including:

fittings

pipelines and hoses

pumps

valves, vessels and tanks

Measurement instruments including:

hydrometers

tapes

thermometers

Workplace procedures may include:

Australian Standards

Briefs

Duty statements

Legislative requirements

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Standard Operating Procedures

Technical procedures

Written or verbal instructions

Personal protective equipment may include:

Eye protection

Gloves

Hearing protection

High visibility clothing

Mask or respirator

Safety headwear and footwear

Testing fuel for product contamination must include:

Appearance

Particulate

Water

Emergencies/incidents may include:

Explosions

Fires

Fuel spills

Inhalation and/or skin contact with vapours and gases

Emergency response plans may include:

Fire plan

First aid plan

Spill/environmental plan

Decommissioning may include:

Deconstructing the system

Pigging the pipelines

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Refuelling tasks are received and confirmed with supervisor 
Refuelling equipment is inspected and prepared for operation in accordance with workplace procedures 
Personal protective equipment is selected and worn during refuelling operations 
Fuel is tested for product contamination. 
Contaminated product is quarantined and reported to supervisor 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures 
Environmentally sustainable work practices are identified, assessed and implemented where feasible 
Vehicles and plant are earthed to prevent discharge of static electricity prior to commencement of refuelling 
Refuelling equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers' instructions 
Refuelling operations are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures 
Fuel transfer process is monitored and faults are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures 
Emergencies/incidents are responded to in accordance with emergency response plans 
Fuel transfer process is shut down in accordance with workplace procedures 
Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Bulk fuel installation is decommissioned in accordance with workplace procedures 
Fuel transfer equipment is recovered in accordance with workplace procedures 
Fuel transfer equipment is inspected and maintained in accordance with manufacturers' instructions 
Maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Installation site is refurbished in accordance with organisational environmental policies and procedures 

Forms

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