Required skills

Ability to

access workplace information relating to loadingunloading requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

inspect loadingunloading equipment for signs of wear such as visual inspections to detect leaks listening for unusual noises andor vibrations in pumps and checking gauges and meters

confirm that tankers are in a suitable condition for loading such as checking cleaning records and confirming that any scheduled maintenance has been carried out where product is temperature controlled it includes confirming capacity of vehicle to meet temperature control requirements

check receivalsdespatch documentation to confirm material types quantities and transfer requirements

confirm that bulk productmaterials meet quality requirements for loadingunloading such as conducting tests or getting clearance documentation from laboratoryquality personnel

use workplace records and systems to

confirm storage holdings and capacities

determine appropriate sourcedestination for loads this typically involves use of computerbased systems and where required verifying by physically inspecting storage facilities and checking materialsproduct compatibility

plan and sequence loadingunloading to meet delivery requirementsstorage capacity and production requirements as appropriate

liaise with drivers to confirm loading requirements

prepare transfer equipment for use such as confirming that equipment is clean lines are purged isolation or lockouts are cancelled as required any scheduled maintenance has been completed

operate and monitor the loadingunloading process to confirm that correct quantities are transferred at the required times to the required locations such as monitoring pump loads flow rates and filterstrainer condition

respond to andor report equipment failure within level of responsibility

locate emergency stop functions on equipment

complete transfer operations such as purging lines and selecting appropriate equipmentsystem settings

complete records of productmaterials transfer as required

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

use process control and scheduling systems screens and panels according to enterprise procedures

take and record productmaterials samples and conduct tests according to enterprise procedures

conduct routine maintenance according to enterprise procedures

clean transfer equipment this may require entry to confined spaces and where this is the case appropriate certification requirements must also be met

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

bulk storage facilities layout and related management systems

basic operating principles of the system and equipment used including the features of the tanker loadingunloading and materials transfer systems

equipment used such as sensors valves pumps pipework and other related equipment that controls the flow and transfer of bulk materials equipment operating capacity and the status and purpose of guards

tanker types and capacities

planning and scheduling systems and responsibilities to prioritise loading and unloading processes including the characteristics of materials received and related storage requirements production requirements and storage capacities

signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems

operating parameters and corrective action required where operation is outside specified operating parameters

product inspection and procedures within level of responsibility

clearance procedures such as relevant test methods and action required if results are not within specification or clearance is not provided

occupational health and safety OHS hazards and controls including emergency procedures to respond to hazardous situations such as spills

contamination risks and controls including crosscontamination risks product compatibility and storage requirements

isolation lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities

environmental issues associated with bulk liquid materials transfer including consequences of spills and appropriate controlcontainment procedures

recording requirements and procedures such as related receivals and despatch documentation

basic operating principles of process control where relevant including the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

sampling and test procedures

routine maintenance procedures where relevant

pressurisation process and related equipment procedures where relevant

cleaning procedures where relevant

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations

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

Evidence of ability to

confirm loading requirements

conduct prestart checks on equipment used for loading

ensure readiness of bulk product

start operate monitor and adjust process to achieve required quality outcomes

take corrective action in response to typical faults and inconsistencies

complete workplace records as required

apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls

apply food safety procedures

clean equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

personal protective clothing and equipment

work procedures including advice on safe work practices food safety quality and environmental requirements

information on equipment capacity and operating parameters and tanker types and capacities

loadingunloading schedules and related receivals andor despatch documentation

tankers storage facilities materials transfer equipment and related equipment and services

materials for loadingunloading

sampling and test equipment as required

cleaning procedures materials and equipment as required

loadingunloading information recording system and procedures

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role Examples could be

FDFOPA Clean equipment in place

FDFOP2003A Clean equipment in place

FDFOPA Clean and sanitise equipment

FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment

FDFOPA Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOP2011A Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOPA Apply sampling procedures

FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

FDFOPA Operate a process control interface

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface

MSLA Perform basic tests

MSL973001A Perform basic tests.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Legislative requirements

Workplace information

Equipment

Tankers

Operation of equipment and processes