SIAS
Level 2
QN: 610/6562/6
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SIAS Level 2 Diploma in Bulk Storage Operations
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SIAS. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 342 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
SIAS
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
342 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication and Teamwork Practices within Bulk Storage Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to effectively communicate during bulk storage operations.2.
- Be able to perform effective handovers in bulk storage operations.3.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team in bulk storage operations.
2
Identification of Bulk Storage Systems and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the layout, key assets, equipment, and storage tanks within a bulk storage facility.2.
- Be able to recognise other ancillary systems used in bulk storage operations.
3
Introduction to Bulk Storage Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role and concept of bulk storage operations in society.2.
- Understand the importance of bulk storage operations.3.
- Know the different roles found within the bulk storage industry.4.
- Know the types of material that can be stored in bulk storage terminals.5.
- Know the range of bulk storage terminal types.6.
- Know the concept of ‘energy’ transition and its relevance to the bulk storage sector.7.
- Know the fundamentals of future fuels and their implications for bulk storage operations.
4
Practice of Bulk Storage Import and Export Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assess hazards associated with the import and export of bulk storage products.2.
- Be able to undertake the import, export, storage and monitoring of products in a bulk storage facility.3.
- Be able to follow safe transfer procedures when importing and exporting products.4.
- Be able to safely and effectively manage the movement, storage and monitoring of products in a bulk storage facility.5.
- Be able to blend products and use additives in bulk storage operations.
5
Practice of Emergency Response in Bulk Storage Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate essential safety and emergency equipment at bulk storage facilities.2.
- Be able to respond effectively to incidents at a bulk storage facility.
6
Practice of Health, Safety and Environment in Bulk Storage Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow relevant health and safety regulations in bulk storage operations.2.
- Be able to follow relevant environmental regulations in bulk storage operations.3.
- Be able to apply knowledge of electrical safety in bulk storage operations.4.
- Be able to apply knowledge of physical and digital site security in bulk storage operations.5.
- Be able to correctly select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safe working practices during bulk storage operations.6.
- Be able to identify, access and apply risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.
7
Practice of Maintaining Product Storage Conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to successfully use a variety of tank dipping and sampling techniques.2.
- Be able to successfully perform water draw-off in bulk storage operations.3.
- Be able to perform accurate stock reconciliation
- investigate discrepancies and ensure the calibration of equipment to maintain operational accuracy.
8
Principles of Bulk Storage Import and Export Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the methods and systems used to transfer products.
- Know hazards associated with the import and export of bulk storage products.3.
- Know the importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs).4.
- Know the principles of safe product transfer.5.
- Know how to carry out safe and secure connection and disconnection of product transfer systems.6.
- Know the fundamental principles of importing and exporting in bulk storage operations.7.
- Know the fundamental principles of safely and effectively managing the movement, storage and monitoring of products in a bulk storage facility.8.
- Know the fundamental principles of blending and the use of additives in bulk storage operations.9.
- Know the importance of product identification and segregation in bulk storage operations.10.
- Know how monitoring systems are used in bulk storage operations.11.
- Know how automation is used in bulk storage operations.
9
Principles of Bulk Storage Systems and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of system layout and site infrastructure.2.
- Know common equipment used in bulk storage operations.3.
- Understand the principles of basic process control systems (BPCS) and safety instrumented systems (SIS).4.
- Know the different types of tanks used to store liquids and gases.5.
- Know the fundamental principles of other ancillary systems used in bulk storage operations.
10
Principles of Communication and Teamwork within Bulk Storage Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of effective communication in in ensuring safe and efficient operations.2.
- Understand the use of different communication methods used in bulk storage operations.3.
- Know the purpose and importance of handovers in bulk storage operations.4.
- Know the principles of effective team
- work in bulk storage operations.5.
- Understand the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
11
Principles of Emergency Response in Bulk Storage Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the variety of emergency equipment found at bulk storage facilities.2.
- Know the role of mutual aid agreements in enhancing emergency response in bulk storage operations.3.
- Know the different types of workplace incidents, their potential causes, appropriate responses, and the importance of reporting and investigation.4.
- Know the roles, responsibilities, actions, reporting procedures, incident recording, and alarm systems involved in emergency response at bulk storage facilities.5.
- Know the importance of maintaining control in bulk storage operations.
12
Principles of Health, Safety and the Environment in Bulk Storage Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand relevant health and safety regulation in bulk storage operations.2.
- Know an organisation and individuals’ environmental responsibilities in bulk storage operations.3.
- Know the fundamentals of electrical safety in bulk storage operations.4.
- Understand the principles of process safety and how they are applied to control risks and maintain safe operations in bulk storage environments.5.
- Know the fundamentals of physical and digital site security in bulk storage operations.6.
- Know how and when to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to work safely during bulk storage operations.7.
- Know the principles of risk assessments and hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies.8.
- Know the purpose of permit to work (PTW) systems.
- Know the purpose of management of change (MoC) in ensuring safe operations.10.
- Understand the importance of industry cross-collaborative groups in maintaining high standards of health and safety in the bulk storage sector.
13
Principles of Maintaining Product Storage Conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the fundamental principles of maintaining product quality.2.
- Know the purposes and methods of tank dipping and sampling used in bulk storage operations.3.
- Know the principles of water draw-off in bulk storage operations.4.
- Know the principles of stock accounting and control in bulk storage operations.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6562/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SIAS
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2025