TLID4048A - Top load a dangerous goods tankerTLID4048ATop load a dangerous goods tanker

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to top load a tanker carrying liquid dangerous goods.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

This unit applies to those working in the road transport industry who transport petroleum products.

Prerequisite Unit

TLIC4065A Operate chemical tanker (or)

TLIC4066A Operate fuel tanker (or)

TLIC4067A Operate LP gas tanker

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

EVIDENCE GUIDE

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the accreditation submission.

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:

safely top loading a dangerous goods tanker and completing documentation

demonstrating knowledge of control operation

applying correct methods for ascending and descending a tanker ladder

completing the documentation required for top loading a dangerous goods tanker

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment

documentation that impacts on work activities

Method of assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Online assessment is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency

RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.

Integrity of dangerous goods is checked by:

valves

caps

hatches

Gross weight limitation of a tanker complies with:

state and territory legislation

National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) requirements

manufacturer’s safe fill levels and vehicle mass limits

Product transfer equipment includes:

delivery hoses

overfill protection systems

external piping and fittings

bonding devices

valves

warning devices

brake interlock

Tanker classes include:

rigid vehicle

truck and dog combinations

semi combinations

B-Double combinations

road train combinations

PPE and safety measures include:

chemical resistant gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

intrinsically safe, full cover protective clothing

high visibility clothing and safety vest

evacuation controls

Emergency equipment includes:

emergency shutdown controls

spill control equipment

eye wash equipment and safety showers

fire extinguishers

Documentation and records include:

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

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

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

workplace policies and procedures

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

transport emergency response plan (TERP)

Applicable legislative procedures and codes include:

Australian code for the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail: the ADG Code

relevant state and territory:

roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements pertaining to operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads

road rules

OH&S legislation

fatigue management regulations

environmental protection legislation and regulations