Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLID4048 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Top load a dangerous goods tanker

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLID4048 - Top load a dangerous goods tanker
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to top load a tanker carrying liquid dangerous goods. It includes loading a top load vehicle, working at heights on a dangerous goods tanker and completing load documentation. This unit applies to those working in the road transport industry and transporting petroleum products.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Practical assessment must be in an appropriate vehicle such as:

AB-Quad

B-Double combinations

B-Triple

rigid vehicle

road train combinations

semi combinations

truck and dog combinations.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

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

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

vehicle as listed above.

Online assessment is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field D – Load Handling
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Top load vehicle
  • Prior load is determined and prescribed switch load procedures are followed
  • Product type and quantity to be loaded are checked to determine whether they are in accordance with delivery documentation, and are within safe carrying capacity and gross weight limitations of vehicle
  • Discrepancies are rectified in accordance with company procedures
  • Locations of emergency equipment and emergency procedures are identified before loading commences
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is identified and worn in accordance with regulatory and site requirements
  • Vehicle is checked to ensure it is correctly placarded for product to be loaded
  • Product transfer equipment is connected and bonded in accordance with organisational and site procedures
  • Site procedures are followed for commencement of loading process
  • Vehicle is safely loaded with product using only approved equipment, in accordance with organisational requirements and site procedures
  • Loading process and fill levels are monitored in accordance with company and site procedures
  • At completion of loading process, all valves on vehicle and load-out facility are closed, and all transfer equipment is secured in accordance with site procedures
  • Loaded vehicle is checked to be within legal weight limitations, and compliant with regulatory requirements and company procedures
  • Pre-departure inspection of loaded vehicle is undertaken to ensure hoses, pipes and cables are disconnected and secure, brake interlock is deactivated, and any obstacles are cleared in accordance with company procedures
  • Site is restored to a clean and tidy condition in accordance with site procedures
  • Vehicle is moved from loading area without damage to property or injury to people in accordance with site procedures
       
Element: Work at heights on a dangerous goods tanker
  • Prior to ascending or descending vehicle ladders, required fall restraint safety equipment is connected to vehicle in accordance with safety regulations and site procedures
  • When operating on top of vehicle, all fall restraint safety equipment is connected, in accordance with site and safety regulations
       
Element: Complete load documentation
  • Pre-load documentation is submitted prior to loading and is checked for accuracy of expected load
  • Shipping documentation is completed, checked and secured in vehicle, in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements, at completion of load
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Top load vehicle

1.1

Prior load is determined and prescribed switch load procedures are followed

1.2

Product type and quantity to be loaded are checked to determine whether they are in accordance with delivery documentation, and are within safe carrying capacity and gross weight limitations of vehicle

1.3

Discrepancies are rectified in accordance with company procedures

1.4

Locations of emergency equipment and emergency procedures are identified before loading commences

1.5

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is identified and worn in accordance with regulatory and site requirements

1.6

Vehicle is checked to ensure it is correctly placarded for product to be loaded

1.7

Product transfer equipment is connected and bonded in accordance with organisational and site procedures

1.8

Site procedures are followed for commencement of loading process

1.9

Vehicle is safely loaded with product using only approved equipment, in accordance with organisational requirements and site procedures

1.10

Loading process and fill levels are monitored in accordance with company and site procedures

1.11

At completion of loading process, all valves on vehicle and load-out facility are closed, and all transfer equipment is secured in accordance with site procedures

1.12

Loaded vehicle is checked to be within legal weight limitations, and compliant with regulatory requirements and company procedures

1.13

Pre-departure inspection of loaded vehicle is undertaken to ensure hoses, pipes and cables are disconnected and secure, brake interlock is deactivated, and any obstacles are cleared in accordance with company procedures

1.14

Site is restored to a clean and tidy condition in accordance with site procedures

1.15

Vehicle is moved from loading area without damage to property or injury to people in accordance with site procedures

2

Work at heights on a dangerous goods tanker

2.1

Prior to ascending or descending vehicle ladders, required fall restraint safety equipment is connected to vehicle in accordance with safety regulations and site procedures

2.2

When operating on top of vehicle, all fall restraint safety equipment is connected, in accordance with site and safety regulations

3

Complete load documentation

3.1

Pre-load documentation is submitted prior to loading and is checked for accuracy of expected load

3.2

Shipping documentation is completed, checked and secured in vehicle, in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements, at completion of load

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:

applying manual handling practices

applying correct methods for ascending and descending a tanker ladder

checking integrity of dangerous goods by checking:

caps

hatches

valves

completing documentation required for top loading a dangerous goods tanker including:

dangerous goods shipping documentation, current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code

relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

relevant internal data entry books, including logbooks, data sheets and load sheets

transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures

workplace policies and procedures

ensuring gross weight limitation of a tanker complies with:

manufacturer safe fill levels and vehicle mass limits

National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) requirements

state/territory legislation

transport emergency response plan (TERP)

identifying and preparing product transfer tanker equipment including:

bonding devices

brake interlock

delivery hoses

external piping and fittings

overfill protection systems

valves

warning devices

identifying dangerous goods and hazardous materials

identifying product and volume of goods

using emergency equipment including:

emergency shutdown controls

evacuation controls

eye wash equipment and safety showers

fire extinguishers

spill control equipment

using personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety measures including:

chemical resistant gloves

communications switch

high visibility clothing and safety vest

intrinsically safe, full cover protective clothing

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses.

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:

applicable legislative procedures and codes including:

current ADG Code

environmental protection legislation and regulations

fatigue management regulations

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements for operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads

road rules

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation

control operation

placarding requirements for dangerous goods carrying vehicles

potential hazards when top loading a dangerous goods tanker

preparation methods for tanker equipment

safe loading procedures

TERP

working at heights controls and safe methods.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Top load vehicle

1.1

Prior load is determined and prescribed switch load procedures are followed

1.2

Product type and quantity to be loaded are checked to determine whether they are in accordance with delivery documentation, and are within safe carrying capacity and gross weight limitations of vehicle

1.3

Discrepancies are rectified in accordance with company procedures

1.4

Locations of emergency equipment and emergency procedures are identified before loading commences

1.5

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is identified and worn in accordance with regulatory and site requirements

1.6

Vehicle is checked to ensure it is correctly placarded for product to be loaded

1.7

Product transfer equipment is connected and bonded in accordance with organisational and site procedures

1.8

Site procedures are followed for commencement of loading process

1.9

Vehicle is safely loaded with product using only approved equipment, in accordance with organisational requirements and site procedures

1.10

Loading process and fill levels are monitored in accordance with company and site procedures

1.11

At completion of loading process, all valves on vehicle and load-out facility are closed, and all transfer equipment is secured in accordance with site procedures

1.12

Loaded vehicle is checked to be within legal weight limitations, and compliant with regulatory requirements and company procedures

1.13

Pre-departure inspection of loaded vehicle is undertaken to ensure hoses, pipes and cables are disconnected and secure, brake interlock is deactivated, and any obstacles are cleared in accordance with company procedures

1.14

Site is restored to a clean and tidy condition in accordance with site procedures

1.15

Vehicle is moved from loading area without damage to property or injury to people in accordance with site procedures

2

Work at heights on a dangerous goods tanker

2.1

Prior to ascending or descending vehicle ladders, required fall restraint safety equipment is connected to vehicle in accordance with safety regulations and site procedures

2.2

When operating on top of vehicle, all fall restraint safety equipment is connected, in accordance with site and safety regulations

3

Complete load documentation

3.1

Pre-load documentation is submitted prior to loading and is checked for accuracy of expected load

3.2

Shipping documentation is completed, checked and secured in vehicle, in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements, at completion of load

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

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prior load is determined and prescribed switch load procedures are followed 
Product type and quantity to be loaded are checked to determine whether they are in accordance with delivery documentation, and are within safe carrying capacity and gross weight limitations of vehicle 
Discrepancies are rectified in accordance with company procedures 
Locations of emergency equipment and emergency procedures are identified before loading commences 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is identified and worn in accordance with regulatory and site requirements 
Vehicle is checked to ensure it is correctly placarded for product to be loaded 
Product transfer equipment is connected and bonded in accordance with organisational and site procedures 
Site procedures are followed for commencement of loading process 
Vehicle is safely loaded with product using only approved equipment, in accordance with organisational requirements and site procedures 
Loading process and fill levels are monitored in accordance with company and site procedures 
At completion of loading process, all valves on vehicle and load-out facility are closed, and all transfer equipment is secured in accordance with site procedures 
Loaded vehicle is checked to be within legal weight limitations, and compliant with regulatory requirements and company procedures 
Pre-departure inspection of loaded vehicle is undertaken to ensure hoses, pipes and cables are disconnected and secure, brake interlock is deactivated, and any obstacles are cleared in accordance with company procedures 
Site is restored to a clean and tidy condition in accordance with site procedures 
Vehicle is moved from loading area without damage to property or injury to people in accordance with site procedures 
Prior to ascending or descending vehicle ladders, required fall restraint safety equipment is connected to vehicle in accordance with safety regulations and site procedures 
When operating on top of vehicle, all fall restraint safety equipment is connected, in accordance with site and safety regulations 
Pre-load documentation is submitted prior to loading and is checked for accuracy of expected load 
Shipping documentation is completed, checked and secured in vehicle, in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements, at completion of load 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLID4048 - Top load a dangerous goods tanker
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Assessment Record Sheet

TLID4048 - Top load a dangerous goods tanker

Student name:

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