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Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Required Skills

Required Skills

Carry out accurate calculations dealing with bunkering capacity consumption of fuel speed and range of vessel

Complete required records

Manage refuelling to ensure safety of operation and avoid pollution of marine environment

Measure tank levels

Read and interpret manufacturer specifications and safety data sheets SDSmaterial safety data sheets MSDS

Recognise faulty equipment and take appropriate action

Recognise problems and hazards during refuelling and fuel transfer operations and take appropriate action

Select and use relevant equipment required for refuelling and fuel transfer operations

Take appropriate action in response to an accidental spillage or safety incident during refuelling and fuel transfer operations

Required Knowledge

Arrangement of fuel oil systems

Calculations involving specific fuel consumption speed and range

Calculations of volumes

Condensation in fuel tanks

Conversion of volumes to litres

Effect of slack tanks on vessel stability

Environmental protection measures to be applied during refuelling or transfer operations

Fuel oil tank components

Fuel tank filling

Functions and responsibilities of crew during refuelling or transfer operations

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

Methods of fuel oil tank content measurement

Refuelling and fuel transfer procedures applying to commercial vessels

Specific fuel consumption

Specific gravity

Work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS and pollution control legislation and policies

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria the required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include

performing accurate and reliable calculations dealing with bunkering capacity consumption of fuel speed and range of vessel

managing refuelling to ensure safety of operation and avoid pollution of marine environment

taking appropriate action when accidental spillage or safety incident occurs during refuelling and fuel transfer operations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

industryapproved marine operations site where managing the fuel systems of a vessel can be conducted

tools equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an

appropriately simulated workplace environment andor

appropriate range of situations in the workplace

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate to this unit

direct observation of the candidate managing the fuel systems of a vessel

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS requirements and work practices

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate


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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Impact of refuelling on vessel safety may include:

Ignition of released fuel vapours

Loss of stability

Refuelling equipment may include:

Bunding

Bunker flag (B Flag)

Firefighting equipment

No smoking signs

Scupper plugs

Spill kit

Shut-down procedures may include:

Communications with fuel supplier

Valve closure

Refuelling records may include:

Log book

Oil record book

Port authority documentation

Emergency situations may include:

Fire

Hose rupture

Spillage

Appropriate authorities may include:

Environmental protection authority

Fire and emergency services

Port authority