ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task

1.3. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults

1.4. Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan

2. Set up tanker for operation

2.1. Carry out pre-operational checks on bitumen tanker

2.2. Fill ancillary tanks and ensure adequate materials are available to perform tanker operations

2.3. Check tanks to prevent contamination

2.4. Obtain load details, including correct amount of any additives

3. Load tanker

3.1. Check previous load details for compatibility

3.2. Load tank with the prescribed amount of material

3.3. Add and mix additives to specifications

3.4. Check temperature of the material to ensure compliance with manufacturer's specifications

3.5. Measure, calculate and record material quantities and additives

3.6. Heat materials in accordance with manufacturer's/suppliers' instructions

4. Transfer materials

4.1. Set up transfer site according to Austroads Bitumen Sealing Safety Guide

4.2. Confirm transfer procedures with depot supervisor/sprayer driver

4.3. Transfer materials in accordance with organisational procedures

4.4. Record details of transferred materials

5. Empty tanker

5.1. Empty tank into storage or waste in accordance with environmental plan

5.2. Clean tank interior in accordance with organisation instructions or Austroads Bitumen Sealing Safety Guide

6. Carry out operator maintenance

6.1. Inspect for faults in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisational requirements

6.2. Carry out routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks

6.3. Maintain equipment condition reports and records

7. Clean up

7.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan

7.2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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

JSAs/safe 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 and/or 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 and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

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 candidate's:

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.

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, maps, materials safety data sheet (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures or equivalent related to the bitumen tanker operations

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the bitumen tanker operations

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

relevant Australian standards and Austroads

AAPA advisory notes and code of practice

quality requirements including, but not be limited to: dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction

Safety requirements may include:

OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, bitumen hoses, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment or machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, secured from unauthorised movement and in accordance with legal requirements and the Austroads Bitumen Sealing Safety Guide instructions

safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with traffic, uneven/unstable terrain, poles, underground and overhead services, bridges, buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

recognising hazards and risks including hazards associated with hot bitumen products, uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, building, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials

emergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, bitumen burns and may include organisational First Aid requirements, evacuation and refinery/depot safety procedures

Site may include:

roadways

car parks

container yards

hard stands

manufacturer's depots and refineries

Tools and equipment may include:

bitumen tankers

bitumen transfer hoses

rags, basic tool kits,

volume correction tables

earthing equipment

end shields

LPG gas bottles

lighters

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

Bitumen tanker refers to:

vehicles which are purpose built, self contained units and have the capability to load, unload, heat, transfer and circulate materials using their own pumping and heating systems

tankers which may be truck mounted, semi trailers, towed or any other purpose built mechanically operated tanker

Materials may include:

bitumen

cutback bitumen and polymer modified binders (PMB)

kerosene and distillate

multi-grade bitumen

bitumen emulsions

adhesion agents