Assessor Resource

PUAOIL302
Use advanced equipment operations for oil spill response

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to personnel responsible for the choices and deployment of appropriate oil spill response equipment according to the type of product and the environmental conditions for a Tier 1, 2 or 3 response.

This unit covers the competency required to safely deploy, operate, monitor and recover advanced oil spill response equipment.

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:

demonstrate the safe deployment and operation of equipment to contain, recover and store oil

ensure safety and hazard control procedures are implemented

identify hazardous situations that may arise and take appropriate action

communicate effectively with others involved in the response

monitor and reassess situations to ensure the best possible response according to environmental conditions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated response environment or in an operational situation. It is suggested that Apply basic equipment operation be assessed either prior or with this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an approved simulated environment.

Forms of assessment may include:

direct observation

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

case studies

Guidance information for assessment

Where possible assessment should be completed holistically and may be assessed with other relevant units of competence For example may be assessed with PUAOIL201 Use basic equipment operations for oil spill response.


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

communicate effectively with others

work effectively within a team environment

work safely and collaboratively with others

read and interpret material safety data sheets

take appropriate initiative relating to the handling of equipment

recognise and address problems when dismantling, inspecting and assembling equipment

monitor equipment performance

modify activities dependent on workplace situations including risk and environment

complete maintenance records

ability to identify hazards:

environmental

physical

chemical

safe handling and use of equipment

Required Knowledge

hazards:

environmental

physical

chemical

OHS responsibilities

loading and unloading of materials

operational characteristics of equipment

operation of equipment in accordance with SOPs

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.

Hazards may include:

manual handling

slips, trips and falls

noise

working around aircraft

working around / on vessels

chemical properties of oil:

combustibility

vapour

environment:

heat

cold

tides

current

isolation

cliffs/heights

heights

rocks

wildlife

confined spaces

vehicles

Risks may include:

fatigue

hearing loss

physical injury

equipment damage

poisoning

burns

respiratory problems

injection - hydraulic and pneumatic

chemical risks:

inhalation

ingestion

absorption

Hierarchy of controls may include:

elimination

substitution

modification

containment

ventilation

work practices

personal protection

Personal protective equipment as dictated by the material safety data sheets and the work environment may include:

personal flotation device (PFD)

hearing protection

boots (appropriate to conditions)

gloves (chemical and / or abrasive protection)

eye protection

respirators

disposable overalls

Briefs and debriefs may include:

can use SMEACS or similar format

SMEACS:

Situation – what has happened.

Mission – what you need to do about it.

Execution – how you are going to do it.

Administration & logistics – what you need to take action.

Command and communication – who else needs to be involved, who needs to know about it etc

Safety

Communication may be by:

briefings

reports

sitreps

logs

incident forms / records

incident action plans

site specific deployment plans

discussion

verbal directions

hand signals

information board

using:

landline phone

mobile

computer

marine radio (VHF)

uhf

satellite phone

pager

facsimile

Stakeholders may include:

incident management team

aircraft operators

marine vessel operators and crew

logistics officers

media

public

traditional owners

government

businesses

team members

Oil spill response equipment may include:

containment:

boom inflatable – plus v sweep boom

recovery:

heavy oil transfer pump (and ancillary equipment)

oil recovery vessels

active skimmers

disk / drum skimmers

rope mops

storage:

towable storage bladder

other:

dispersant spray bucket and transfer pumps

shoreline flushing pump

marine radio (UHF, VHF)

correct use of sorbents

Pre-operational checks may include:

equipment ‘in-test’ tagged and tested – electrical, slings, hoses

maintenance checks

pre-start and stop

safety checklist

fuels, fuel lines and oil

battery electrolyte levels, wheels and tyre pressure

air filters

safety guards

safety signs and barricades

Standard operational procedures

procedures identifying safe and effective work method statements

Licensing requirements may include:

state, territory and commonwealth legislation must be checked for high risk work and relevant licenses:

dogging

crane and hoist operation

forklift

confined spaces

27 mhz and vhf marine radio equipment

Environmental implications may include:

secondary contamination (decontamination station)

waste (hot and cold zones)

sensitive areas

wildlife habitat

flora

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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
Identify hazards and risks for the site and equipment use through a job safety analysis. 
Apply the hierarchy of controls to manage hazards and risks. 
Select, use, maintain and store personal protective equipment in accordance with both occupational health and safety and material safety data sheet requirements. 
Prepare site specific deployment plans based on the incident action plan (IAP). 
Plan, prepare and present briefs and debriefs. 
Maintain effective communication channels with all stakeholders involved in the deployment and recovery of oil spill response equipment. 
Ensure response personnel are capable of deploying the equipment in a team environment. 
Identify required equipment using the IAP and/or site-specific deployment plan. 
Conduct routine pre-operational checks of equipment using manufacturer’s specifications and standard operating procedures. 
Identify and segregate faulty equipment for repair or replacement. 
Identify equipment requiring licensed operators. 
Use equipment according to state/NT/Commonwealth licensing requirements. 
Operate and monitor equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, supervisor’s instructions and/or safe operating procedures (SOPs). 
Carry out work in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements and the IAP. 
Identify and record the use of consumables. 
Monitor, assess and re-assess the effectiveness of equipment and/or the recovery operation. 
Identify, action and monitor environmental implications associated with the operation and maintenance of equipment. 
Identify any changes to the response as a result of ongoing monitoring. 
Maintain records of equipment use in accordance with IAP, SOPs and/or the incident management system. 
Clean, secure and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers specifications, maintenance manual, supervisor’s instructions and/or SOPs. 
Report and take action on equipment malfunction, fault, wear or damage. 
Maintain and clean the workplace in line with occupational health and safety requirements and the demobilisation plan. 

Forms

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