Conduct bitumen tanker operations

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
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Evidence Guide
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver RIICBS312A, 'Conduct bitumen tanker operations'.
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Elements and Performance Criteria

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

RIICBS312A appears in the following qualifications:

  • RII30909 - Certificate III in Civil Construction
  • RII31009 - Certificate III in Bituminous Surfacing
  • RII30912 - Certificate III in Civil Construction
  • TLI42111 - Certificate IV in Driving Operations