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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan refuelling or fuel transfer operations
  2. Prepare vessel for refuelling or fuel transfer operations
  3. Complete refuelling operations
  4. Manage an emergency

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Impact of refuelling on safety and operation of vessel include one or more of the following:

hot work

increase in the potential for fire

loading and discharging operations

stability including the effect of free surface

toxic fumes

work being conducted by shore contractors

Personal protective equipment must include:

gloves

overalls

work boots

Bunkering equipment includes one or more of the following :

bunding

bunker flag

fire extinguishers

no smoking signs

radios

sample containers

scupper plugs

sounding tape

spill kit

Safety zone includes one or more of the following:

area where no smoking or hot work is permitted

area that can contain a spill

Procedures for refuelling includes one or more of the following:

establishing:

flow rates

system of communication with supplier in relation to starting and shut-down procedures

emergency disconnection procedures

Shut-down procedures include one or more of the following:

blowing through of bunker hoses

disconnecting bunker hose

isolating fuel valves

stowing equipment

Refuelling records include one or more of the following:

bunker receipt

log book entry

oil record book

Emergency situations include one or more of the following:

broken mooring lines

fire

oil spill

Documentation includes one or more of the following:

incident report forms

logbook entry


Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

completing required records

implementing procedures for dealing with an oil spill

measuring tank levels

recognising faulty equipment and taking appropriate action

recognising problems and hazards during refuelling and fuel transfer operations, and taking appropriate action

selecting and using relevant equipment required for refuelling and fuel transfer operations

taking appropriate action in an accidental spillage, fire or safety incident during refuelling and fuel transfer operations.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

environmental protection measures to be applied during refuelling or transfer operations

functions and responsibilities of crew during refuelling or transfer operations

hazards and safety precautions to be observed during refuelling or transfer operations

own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults

refuelling and fuel transfer procedures applying to commercial vessels

requirements for reporting incidents

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control legislation and policies.