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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for operations
  2. Receive fuel from ship
  3. Issue fuel from TFCM to shore
  4. Perform cleaning and maintenance procedures

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

communicate effectively in the workplace

control fuel spills

interpret fuel markings and panels

interpret technical diagrams and publications

operate fuel pumping and discharge systems

use personal protective and safety equipment

Required Knowledge

cleaning procedures and use of cleaning agents

dangerous goods handling procedures

first aid

functions and responsibilities of team members

hazard control methods associated with fuel products

maintenance procedures for fuel storage mediums

relevant WHS and pollution control legislation and policies

Evidence Required

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

Nil

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 marine environment or a simulated environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

TFCM

bulk fuel tankers or simulated platform

suitable 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.

Tank fabric collapsible marine system may consist of:

Rubber tank carcass with a protection valise

Tie down ratchets

Webbing harness

Marine vessel may consist of:

Civilian fuel carriers

LCM8s

RAN Frigates

Components may include:

Firefighting equipment

Fuel handling equipment

Manifold

Pollution prevention equipment

Protection equipment

TFCM fill hose

Tools and immediate field repair equipment

Workplace procedures may include:

Australian Standards

Briefs

Duty statements

Fire orders

Legislative requirements

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

Organisational policies and procedures

Pollution control plan

Procedure manuals

Relevant state/territory and organisational WHS regulations

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Standard Operating Procedures

Technical manuals

Written or verbal instructions

Personal protective equipment may include:

Eye protection

Gloves

Hearing protection

Personal floatation devices

Safety headwear and footwear

Pre-operation checks may include:

Inspection of all components

Positioning of other team members

Security of fittings, hoses, rafts

Testing fuel for product contamination must include:

Appearance

Particulate

Water

Emergencies/incidents may include

Contact of hazardous substances with skin and eyes

Fire

Spills, leaks and ruptures

Emergency response plans may include:

Fire plan

First aid plan

Pollution control plan

Communication methods may include:

Hand signals

Radio communications

Minor repairs may include:

Pump repairs

Repairing minor leaks

Replacing hoses