Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for bitumen tanker operations
- Access, interpret and apply bitumen tanker operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
- Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
- Set up tanker for operation
- Load tanker
- Carry out pre-start and start-up procedures
- Drive and operate tanker
- Check previous load details for compatibility
- Load tank with the prescribed amount of material
- Add and mix additives to specifications
- Check temperature of the material and ensure compliance with manufacturer’s specifications
- Measure, calculate and record material quantities and additives
- Heat materials in accordance with manufacturer’s/suppliers’ instructions
- Transfer materials
- Empty tanker
- Carry out operator maintenance
- Clean up
- Plan and prepare for bitumen tanker operations
- Access, interpret and apply bitumen tanker operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
- Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
- Set up tanker for operation
- Load tanker
- Carry out pre-start and start-up procedures
- Drive and operate tanker
- Check previous load details for compatibility
- Load tank with the prescribed amount of material
- Add and mix additives to specifications
- Check temperature of the material and ensure compliance with manufacturer’s specifications
- Measure, calculate and record material quantities and additives
- Heat materials in accordance with manufacturer’s/suppliers’ instructions
- Transfer materials
- Empty tanker
- Carry out operator maintenance