List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for operations | 1.1 Read or listen to supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification where necessary 1.2 Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards 1.3 Conduct routine pre operational checks 1.4 Observe safety rules and regulations, including site rules and legislation and site specific instructions |
2. Operate an excavator | 2.1 Undertake start-up, park-up, shut-down and communications procedures as required by site specific requirements 2.2 Conduct operations within equipment and operational limitations 2.3 Use safe work practices 2.4 Undertake work in accordance with the agreed plan and within the operating capacities and manufacturer's specifications 2.5 Carry out all work with consideration of environmental impact |
3. Carry out basic operator maintenance | 3.1 Follow shut down procedures 3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance 3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage 3.4 Clean, secure and store machinery 3.5 Maintain machinery use records |
The candidate must be observed operating an excavator.
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
identify hazards and implement safe work procedures
carry out day to day servicing and minor maintenance
operate an excavator safely
operate the excavator’s features and attachments consistent with operator manual
minimise environmental impact of excavator activities
maintain machinery use records
follow enterprise work health and safety policies
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
excavator and site safety requirements
excavator characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
excavator operational and maintenance procedures
relevant State and Territory legislation
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. All evidence collected must meet minimum requirements including industry standard timeframes for performance of tasks.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.