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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for operations
  2. Receive fuel from ship
  3. Issue fuel from TFB 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 technical diagrams and publications

interpret fuel markings and panels

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 OHampS 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

TBF system discharge system and associated equipment

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.

Towed flexible barge system may consist of

Floating fuel storage tank

Floating ship to shore pipeline

Hydraulic powerpack and lines

Manifold raft

Mooring raft

Nose cone discharge pump

Components may include

Additional equipment and sub-systems including:

air compressor

compressed air lines

containerisation system

firefighting equipment

mooring system

pollution control system

TFB and associated equipment

TFB discharge system and associated 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 OH&S 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

Security of fittings, hoses, rafts, TFBs

Positioning of other team members

Testing fuel for product contamination must include testing

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