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. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Light vehicles are: | defined as being of less than 4.5 tonne GVW |
Light vehicles may include: | 4WD car/sedan small truck utility other authorised vehicle |
Potential risks and hazards may include: | abandoned equipment adjoining pit walls adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires) chemicals contaminants equipment fences holes materials over-hanging rocks personnel pot holes unsafe ground unstable faces vehicles |
Pre-start checks may include: | air filter restriction indicator cab (horn, lights, air conditioner) computer systems display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels) engine and stop engine lights (orange and red) fluid levels (windscreen washer tank, hydraulic oil, coolant, grease, water, engine oil, fuel) visual and audio warning devices and lights |
Environmental issues may include: | drainage dust emissions flora and fauna hazardous chemicals heritage legislation noise runoff spills water quality |
Start-up procedures may include: | correct location of equipment safety mechanisms operational (horn, operating lights) |
Capacity of equipment may include: | duration of operation efficient and safe operating speed operating limitations type of activities performed weight and/or load limitations |
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 |
Shut down and parking procedures may include: | vehicle is left in designated parking areas vehicle is left secured vehicle engine is not left running |
Visual inspection and fault finding may include: | cab condition cab mounts damage to equipment danger/out of service tags engine oil fire suppression unit grease lines 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 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 methods may include: | degreasing forced air steam cleaning vacuum water |