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Bottom load a dangerous goods tanker

Bottom load a dangerous goods tanker

Unit of competency
National Code
TLID4049
State Code
AWM43
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to bottom load a dangerous goods tanker.It includes conducting pre-loading activities, preparing for loading, bottom loading tanker and leaving loading rack. This unit applies to those working in the road transport fuel/gas industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Conduct pre-loading activities
  • 1.1 Documentation is submitted prior to loading and is checked for accuracy of expected load
  • 1.2 Loading area is checked for hazards
  • 1.3 HAZCHEM signage and product tumblers are checked or changed in accordance with regulatory requirements, and site and organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Integrity of dangerous goods is checked prior to loading, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Prepare for loading
  • 2.1 Loading console instructions are followed and authorisation is gained
  • 2.2 Tanker equipment is prepared for loading in accordance with organisational and facility procedures
  • 2.3 Product and volume to be loaded are selected in accordance with loading documents
  • 2.4 Final check of product type and quantity to be loaded is made in accordance with delivery documentation, safe carrying capacity, and gross weight limitations of tanker
  • 2.5 Discrepancies are rectified in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Bottom load tanker
  • 3.1 Locations of emergency equipment and emergency procedures are identified before loading commences
  • 3.2 Vapour recovery product transfer equipment is connected in accordance with organisational requirements
  • 3.3 Site procedures are followed for commencement of loading process
  • 3.4 Tanker is safely loaded with product using only approved equipment, in accordance with organisational requirements and site procedures
  • 3.5 Loading process is manoeuvred at console in accordance with organisational and site procedures
  • 3.6 Valves on tanker and load-out facility are closed, and all transfer equipment is secured at completion of loading process in accordance with site procedures
4 Leave loading rack
  • 4.1 Loaded tanker is checked to ensure it is within legal weight limitations and complies with regulatory and organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Pre-departure inspection of loaded tanker is undertaken to ensure all hoses, pipes and cables are disconnected and secured, brake interlock is deactivated, and any obstacles are cleared, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Tanker is slowly moved from loading area without damage to property or injury to people, in accordance with site procedures
  • 4.4 Tanker is parked in designated area and checked to ensure correct placarding
  • 4.5 Load documentation is completed, checked and secured in tanker in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • 4.6 Tanker is driven safely from site in accordance with site procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8284 TLID4049A Bottom load a dangerous goods tanker Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODQ32 TLIC0022 Operate chemical and fuel tanker Unit of competency