Assessment Requirements
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to
complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of
this unit.
The candidate must demonstrate completion of
wheeled front end loader operations that safely, effectively and
efficiently follows workplace procedures to carry out work activity on
at least two occasions, and include:
- conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
- driving and operating the equipment, and adjusting techniques to suit site conditions
- completion of operations to specification using at least two different material types including:
- mixing materials
- stripping/spreading materials
- loading, cutting/boxing
- backfilling
- lifting and carrying materials
- site clean-up on
- assisting with loading and unloading skid steer loader from float/trailer
- parking and securing equipment
In the course of the above the candidate must also:
- locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures
- select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- apply safe work practices, identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
- apply problem solving and troubleshooting techniques when operating equipment
- monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
- identify common equipment faults
- monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
- identify common equipment faults
- apply levelling techniques
- establish weight of load
- select and use the required tools and equipment
- use a range of communication techniques and equipment essential
to the safe completion of work activity, including hand, audible and
other signals
- meet written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures associated with equipment operations
- organise work activities to meet all task requirements
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate
knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance
criteria of this unit. This includes:
Key policies and procedures, legislation and
established requirements for front end loader operations, including
those relating to:
- isolation requirements
- fires, accidents and emergencies
- work health and safety, including signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed
- site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
- project quality requirements
- chain of responsibility for loading and unloading of equipment
- operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics
- personal protective equipment
- recyclable materials
- housekeeping activities
Key factors affecting work activities described in performance evidence above, including:
- equipment processes, technical capability and limitations
- drawings and sketches
- ground conditions
- materials characteristics, including density and viscosity
Key features associated with civil construction works, including
- civil construction terminology
- basic principles of material technology and material compaction for civil works
- basic earthworks calculations
- civil construction activity sequences of road construction, earthworks and drainage
Assessment Conditions
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
- wheeled front end loader
- materials to be shifted
- personal protective equipment
- be conducted in a safe environment; and,
- be assessed in context of this sector's work environment; and,
- be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation
and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals
directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed;
and,
- confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances
Where personal safety or environmental damage are
limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment*
provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects
of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task
skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job
role environment skills.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate
current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the
mandatory competency standards as set out in the Standards for
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory
requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any
relevant licensing and certification requirements.