Unit of competency details

Unit Descriptor 

This unit covers the competency required to conduct refuelling of vehicles and plant from a bulk fuel installation in a field environment to transfer fuel products between storage mediums within the installation.

Application of the Unit 

This competency applies to personnel working as individuals or in small teams under direct supervision, with limited decision making.

Refuelling operations involve the use of a range of refuelling equipment from 50 mm to 100 mm and may incorporate single or multiple fuel products within a single installation.

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

Pre-requisite Unit /s 

Nil

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency.

Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Prepare for refuelling operations 

1.1 Refuelling tasks are received and confirmed with supervisor

1.2 Refuelling equipment  is inspected and prepared for operation in accordance with workplace procedures 

1.3 Personal protective equipment  is selected and worn during refuelling operations

1.4 Fuel is tested  for product contamination.

1.5 Contaminated product is quarantined and reported to supervisor

1.6 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures

1.7 Environmentally sustainable work practices are identified, assessed and implemented where feasible

2. Perform field refuelling and fuel transfer operations 

2.1 Vehicles and plant are earthed to prevent discharge of static electricity prior to commencement of refuelling

2.2 Refuelling equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers' instructions

2.3 Refuelling operations are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4 Fuel transfer process is monitored and faults are rectified or reported in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5 Emergencies /incidents  are responded to in accordance with emergency response plans 

2.6 Fuel transfer process is shut down in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7 Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

3. Cease refuelling operations 

3.1 Bulk fuel installation is decommissioned  in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Fuel transfer equipment is recovered in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3 Fuel transfer equipment is inspected and maintained in accordance with manufacturers' instructions

3.4 Maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5 Installation site is refurbished in accordance with organisational environmental policies and procedures

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• control fuel spills
• interpret fuel markings and panels
• interpret technical diagrams and publications
• select and use appropriate petroleum equipment
• select and use personal protective equipment
• use firefighting equipment such as fire extinguishers, knapsack sprayers, main line firefighting equipment

Required Knowledge 

• dangerous goods handling procedures
• emergency procedures when transferring and handling fuel products
• environmental protection measures to be applied during fuel transfer operations
• firefighting techniques
• first aid
• fuel products and fuel transfer systems including:
• valve and hose systems
• basic hydraulics principles
• physical properties of fuels
• causes of explosions and related preventative measures
• functions and responsibilities of team members
• hazard control methods associated with fuel products
• hazards and safety precautions to be observed during fuel transfer operations
• maintenance procedures for fuel transfer systems
• relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation and policies

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessment must confirm the ability to refuel vehicles and refuel plant.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a wide variety of situations within the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access is required to:

• workplace refuelling equipment and fuel products
• safety equipment and personal protective equipment
• specific workplace operating procedures and publications.

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. Bold italicised  wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Refuelling equipment may include 

50 mm/100 mm fuel equipment including:

• fittings
• pipelines and hoses
• pumps
• valves, vessels and tanks

Measurement instruments including:

• hydrometers
• tapes
• thermometers

Workplace procedures may include 

Australian Standards

Briefs

Duty statements

Legislative requirements

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Standard Operating Procedures

Technical procedures

Written or verbal instructions

Personal protective equipment may include 

Eye protection

Gloves

Hearing protection

High visibility clothing

Mask or respirator

Safety headwear and footwear

Testing fuel for product contamination must include testing 

Appearance

Particulate

Water

Emergencies /incidents may include 

Explosions

Fires

Fuel spills

Inhalation and/or skin contact with vapours and gases

Emergency response plans may include 

Fire plan

First aid plan

Spill/environmental plan

Decommissioning may include 

Deconstructing the system

Pigging the pipelines

Co-requisite Unit /s 

Nil