REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills required at the completion of this unit

Required knowledge

Relevant road rules regulations permit and licence requirements of the relevant state and territory roads and traffic authorities

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations relating to fuel tanker operations

Relevant dangerous goods information pertaining to the use of fuel tankers

Workplace driving and operational instructions

Procedures to be followed in the event of a driving emergency and response to an emergency using a company transport emergency response plan TERP

Efficient driving techniques and ecodriving considerations

Techniques for safe delivery of fuel to a customer site

Factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken

Techniques and procedures for loading and unloading a fuel tanker safely

Factors involved in trip preparation

Workplace documentation

Required skills

Correctly identify the product and placard the fuel tanker accordingly

Communicate effectively with others in the workplace

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to operating a fuel tanker

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation relating to operating a fuel tanker

Work collaboratively with others when operating fuel tankers

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace and customer sites including modes of behaviour and interaction with others

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating a fuel tanker

Apply precautions and required actions to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating a fuel tanker

Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required PPE conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Monitor performance of tanker its trailers and its equipment and take appropriate action where required

Service tanker ancillary equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

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

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria The evidence required is specified as performance evidence and knowledge evidence

Performance evidence

Undertaking a pretrip inspection of a fuel tanker

Correctly positioning a fuel tanker when loading and unloading

Correctly placarding a fuel tanker for the product being loaded

Using the required PPE for the product being transported

Preparing a route to maximise safety and efficiency and meet organisational route requirements

Using ecodriving techniques when operating a fuel tanker

Meeting customer requirements when delivering fuel to customers site

Safely unloading fuel at a customer site

Completing postdelivery activities

Knowledge evidence

Techniques for loading and unloading a fuel tanker

Properties of the fuel to be carried

Relevant legislation and workplace procedures for transporting fuel

Procedures for dealing with an emergency

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment to meet the performance criteria

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

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur

in three different aspects of the job function in the workplace

with a fuel tanker that has current terminal entry compliance

ensuring written and verbal understanding of all classes to identify compatibility eg tanker with product

A simulator is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency

Properties and hazards of fuel include:

OH&S equipment fitted to a fuel tanker includes:

Fuel tanker vehicle includes:

Loading and unloading sites include:

Personal safety measures may include:

Product transfer equipment may include:

Safety equipment includes:

Eco driving includes:

Factors that can cause traffic delays and diversions may include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Documentation and records may include:

Applicable procedures and codes may include: