This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a chemical and fuel tanker.

It also includes carrying out a pre-trip inspection; positioning the tanker; loading the product; transporting and delivering a load safely and efficiently to a customer site in accordance with the workplace policies, procedures, site procedures, relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, vehicle licensing and regulatory requirements.

A chemical and fuel tanker is defined as any bulk road transport vehicle authorised to carry fuel and/or chemical loads.

A chemical or fuel tanker is operated with limited or minimum supervision, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.