Unit Of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use bulk transfer equipment for dry products in accordance with relevant state/territory regulations. It includes planning work, transferring product, monitoring and operating controls, and completing all operations, as required. Work is performed under general supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
D – Load Handling |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Plan bulk product transfer work |
1.1 |
Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented |
1.2 |
Dangerous or hazardous products requiring handling are identified in accordance with workplace procedures |
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1.3 |
Traffic flow and work area conditions are assessed to ensure safe operation |
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1.4 |
Product characteristics are taken into account when selecting method, equipment and specialised attachments to transfer product |
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1.5 |
Bulk transfer of dry products is planned, taking into account load requirements, transfer method, storage facility and transport mode, load weight, dimensions and equipment capacity |
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1.6 |
Personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment, signage, barriers and precautions are identified |
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1.7 |
Procedures to deal with spills, leakages and ruptures are identified |
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1.8 |
Customer requests for variation to agreed operations are referred to relevant personnel |
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2 |
Transfer bulk product |
2.1 |
Bulk transfer equipment is inspected and prepared in accordance with manufacturer specifications |
2.2 |
Dry product handling procedures are implemented in accordance with product guidelines and workplace procedures |
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2.3 |
Instruments and gauges are monitored during bulk transfer to ensure operation is consistent with safety requirements, workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications |
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2.4 |
Operation is monitored for safety and efficiency |
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2.5 |
Faults or damage to equipment are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
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2.6 |
Bulk transfer equipment controls are monitored and operated in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures |
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3 |
Complete bulk transfer operations |
3.1 |
Bulk transfer equipment is shut down in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures |
3.2 |
Housekeeping of work area is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3.3 |
Bulk transfer equipment is cleaned and stored in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3.4 |
Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLID2021 Use specialised bulk transfer equipment (dry). |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851