The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations relevant state/territory OHS legislation relevant state/territory permit regulations and requirements relevant state/territory road rules Employment and Workplace Relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Information may include: | geological and survey data work plans manufacturer's instructions |
Work requirements and details may include: | achievement targets coordination requirements/issues equipment defects handover details hazards and potential hazards nature and scope of work route shift briefings site lighting arrangements vehicle identification work orders working conditions |
Safety information and procedures may include: | use of seat belts security of door conditions of brakes and braking system (air pressure) load characteristics vehicle speed fluid levels |
Light vehicles may include: | vehicles up to 4.5 tonne GVM vehicles carrying up to 12 passengers single or multiple drive |
Ancillary attachments may include: | vehicle loading cranes tailgate loaders sprayers |
Hazards and risks may include: | abandoned equipment adjoining pit walls adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires) animals and objects on road chemicals contaminants equipment faulty brakes faulty steering mechanism on vehicle fences fire in vehicle flooded sections of road foggy conditions holes leaking fuel materials oil on road over-hanging rocks parked vehicles on the road pedestrians crossing the road pot holes unsafe ground unstable faces vehicles wet and iced roads windy sections of road worksite hazards |
Pre-start, start-up and shutdown checks may include: | air filter restriction indicator cab (horn, lights, air conditioner) computer systems display instrumentation and gauges engine and stop engine lights fluid levels (windscreen washer tank, hydraulic oil, coolant, grease, water, engine oil, fuel) visual and audio warning devices and lights vehicle handling procedures may include: accelerating and braking managing engine performance operating vehicle controls, instruments and indicators using air brakes positioning and stopping a vehicle reversing a vehicle starting a vehicle steering and manoeuvring a vehicle using defensive driving techniques |
Shutdown procedures may include: | safety mechanisms operational (horn, operating lights) vehicle is left secured |
Indicators may include: | brake air pressure brake oil temperature computer indicators engine oil pressure fuel filter oil temperature parking brake retarder service meter speedometer/odometer steering filters tachometer torque converter transmission filter voltmeter water temperature |
Visual inspection may include: | cab condition (no rags in air conditioner vent, dirt around brake and accelerator pedals, seat condition, all gear secured) cab mounts damage to equipment engine oil to be checked before starting engine fire suppression unit (pins in position in triggers) grease lines isolation and lock-out light positioning and cleanliness no combustible material around exhaust oil leaks (engine, hydraulic hoses, ground) fuel leaks (engine, on ground), water leaks (radiator, hoses) personal proximity portable fire extinguisher (bracket, gauge, hose, ease of access) radiator top up tank tyres and rim condition vehicle number wheel nuts and studs windows (clean, emergency exit tag in place) |
Routine operational servicing may include: | checking fluid levels filter changing greasing keeping cab clean tightening loose fittings cleaning degreasing forced air steam cleaning vacuum |