This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, deploy, monitor and recover basic (Level 1) oil spill response equipment, whilst working as a team member.

An oil spill is the release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, either aquatic or on land. There are three categorised levels of oil spills; Level 1 spills are mild, causing localised damage in marine and or land environments.

The unit is applicable to personnel deployed to operate basic (Level 1) oil spill response equipment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Undertake a health and safety site review

1.1

Identify and communicate potential oil spill hazards and risks

1.2

Report hazards and risks, in accordance with organisational procedures

1.3

Select and use personal protective clothing and equipment, in accordance with Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

2

Prepare Level 1 equipment for use

2.1

Use the incident action plan and/or site specific deployment plan to identify and select oil spill response equipment, in accordance with organisational requirements and supervisor’s instructions

2.2

Use organisational procedures and manufacturers' specifications, in the management of routine preoperational checks of equipment

2.3

Report unsafe or faulty equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures, and set aside for repair and/or replacement

3

Operate and/or deploy Level 1 equipment

3.1

Operate and maintain equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' specifications

3.2

Complete work tasks, in accordance with organisational procedures, WHS/OHS requirements and the incident action plan

3.3

Identify, action and monitor environmental implications associated with oil spill response and maintenance of equipment

3.4

Monitor oil spill environmental conditions, in conjunction with operational activities

4

Check, clean and store Level 1 equipment

4.1

Report equipment use, in accordance with organisational procedures, site specific deployment plan and incident action plan requirements

4.2

Clean, secure and store equipment, including personal protective clothing and equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures, manufacturers' specifications and maintenance manuals

4.3

Report equipment faults or damage to supervisor, in accordance with organisational procedures

4.4

Maintain and clean workplace, in accordance with organisational procedures and WHS/ OHS guidelines

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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

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

Not applicable

Marine Pollution Response