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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for refuelling operations
  2. Perform field refuelling and fuel transfer operations
  3. Cease refuelling operations

Required Skills

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

Evidence Required

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


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.

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