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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for refuelling tasks
  2. Perform refuelling operations
  3. Finalise refuelling operations

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

calculate the mass volume and special requirements of packaged fuel products

compile documentation specific to the issue of fuel products

control fuel spills

interpret fuel markings and panels

select and use personal protective equipment

use firefighting equipment

Required Knowledge

dangerous goods handling procedures

emergency procedures when transferring and handling fuel products

environmental protection measures to be applied during refuelling and fuel transfer operations

first aid

fuel testing procedures

fuel products and fuel transfer systems including

causes of explosions and related preventive measures

physical properties of fuels

simple hydraulics principles

valve and hose systems

functions and responsibilities of team members during refuelling and fuel transfer operations

hazard control methods associated with fuel products

hazards and safety precautions to be observed during refuelling and 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

supply liquid fuels and other fuel products

use drums up to litre and small portable fuel bladders

use small motorised and hand fuel pumping equipment

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 a field environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

workplace refuelling systems 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.

Liquid fuels may include:

Aviation gasoline

Aviation turbine fuels

Diesel fuel

Ground gasoline

Kerosene

Equipment may include:

Firefighting equipment

Fuel hoses

Motorised/hand fuel pumps

Spill kits

Workplace procedures may include:

Australian Standards

Briefs

Duty statements

Fire orders

Legislative requirements

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Pollution control plan

Procedure manuals

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Standard Operating Procedures

Technical procedures

Written or verbal instructions

Safety equipment may include:

Emergency shower/eye wash

Emergency spill kits

Fire extinguishers

First aid kits

Personal protective equipment including:

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

Other fuel products may include:

Anti-freeze fluids

Greases

Oils and lubricants

Temporary protectives