This unit applies to those working in site- based roles.
Where equipment being assessed requires the fitting and removal of attachments to be demonstrated an integrated tool carrier unit should be used.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisted by someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and Unload Plant or equivalent.
Upon satisfactory completion of this course participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the competency RIIMPO321F Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations issued by Pipeline Training Australia (RTO 91431)
This course can be used toward a full qualification from the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package.
All participants are required to wear full PPE to their course.
It is essential that students speak fluently and understand English.
As this is an EXPERIENCED OPERATOR course students are required to supply one of the following BEFORE training commences:
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:
- mixing materials
- stripping/spreading materials
- loading, cutting/boxing
- backfilling
In the course of the above the candidate must also:
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:
Key factors affecting work activities described in performance evidence above, including:
Key features associated with civil construction works, including
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
- wheeled front end loader
- materials to be shifted
- personal protective equipment
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.