Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to conduct bitumen tanker operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting bitumen tanker operations

organise work activities

select and use relevant tools and equipment safely

identify and report on hazards related to the worksite and work activity

communicate effectively to receive and clarify work instructions

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to conduct bitumen tanker operations

bituminous materials

site and equipment safety requirements

bituminous materials and their characteristics

processes for heating bitumen

operational maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

treatment for bitumen burns

quality requirements and environmental systems and standards

handling and safe use of bitumen hoses

civil construction terminology

JSAssafe work method statements

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

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for conducting bitumen tanker operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of the conduct of bitumen tanker operations

working with others to undertake and complete the conduct of bitumen tanker operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the conduct of bitumen tanker operations that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

transfer a minimum of three different materials one of which must be a PMB to be loaded from a refinery or depot

transfer a minimum of three different materials one of which must be a PMB mixed and heated

transfer a minimum of three different materials one of which must be a PMB transferred to at least one roadside and one storage depot

calculation and recording of all details for the activities in the three previous dot points

compliance with the instructions for transferring listed in Austroads Bitumen Sealing Safety guide

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and conduct bitumen tanker operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Safety requirements may include:

Site may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Environmental protection requirements may include:

Bitumen tanker refers to:

Materials may include: