ELEMENT S 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 

Plan vessel refuelling  

1.1

Dangers of volatile fuel liquids and vapours are established and recorded

1.2

Precautions for minimising risks associated with volatile liquids are identified and recorded

1.3

Safety and environmental requirements for refuelling vessel are identified and recorded

1.4

Fuel is selected based on vessel use and manufacturer requirements

1.5

Procedures for refuelling are identified and followed established according to workplace procedures and relevant regulations and standards

2 

Prepare for refuelling  

2.1

Personal protection is identified, accessed and used

2.2

Firefighting and spill response equipment is located and checked, faulty equipment is replaced and faults are reported

2.3

Refuelling equipment is checked and secured according to workplace procedures

2.4

Vessel is positioned and secured for refuelling

2.5

Tank valves are opened as necessary

3 

Refuel vessel  

3.1

Safety and environmental requirements for refuelling vessel are applied

3.2

Vessel is refuelled according to workplace procedures, and relevant regulations and standards

3.3

Workplace procedures are followed to contain spill and minimise environment or safety dangers

3.4

Fuel levels are checked and if acceptable, refuelling is completed

4 

Complete refuelling  

4.1

Refuelling equipment is cleaned and stowed according to workplace procedures

4.2

Spillage is cleaned up according to workplace procedures

4.3

Required documentation is completed according to workplace procedures

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

Spill containment includes:

• absorbing materials
• containment booms and portable bunding

Fuels include one or more of the following:

• diesel (distillate)
• kerosene
• liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
• methylated spirits
• petrol (gasoline) including premixed two stroke fuel

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

• applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices
• checking for and activating ventilation devices
• checking fuel levels
• completing documentation for refuelling activities
• completing vessel refuelling in a consistent and timely way
• complying with environmental procedures and response plans
• identifying and checking firefighting equipment
• identifying correct fuel for the application
• implementing the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient refuelling of vessels
• interpreting HAZCHEM (or similar) requirements
• locating, reading and applying relevant documentation, policies and procedures
• refilling fuel containers and tanks
• selecting and fitting appropriate personal protective equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

• correct handling of gas cylinders
• different fuels and their applications
• emergency procedures
• emergency situations and environmental issues
• hazards associated with refuelling a vessel
• HAZCHEM symbols and implications for safe work
• location and use of safety alarms, emergency shut-off systems, emergency communications systems
• location and selection of firefighting equipment/appliances and emergency escape routes
• processes and procedures for dealing with spills
• personal and environmental dangers associated with fuels and refuelling/filling
• personal protective equipment associated with fuels
• risks associated with refuelling vessels and related precautions to control the risk
• recording and reporting procedures in regard to unsafe situations, fire hazards, broken or damaged equipment or fittings, sickness and accidents or incidents
• techniques for handling hazardous materials and substances
• techniques used for reducing vapours
• WHS/ OHS requirements and safe work practices.