Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for operations
- Safety rules and regulations, including site rules and legislation and site specific instructions are observed.
- Pre start checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer's and site authorised procedures.
- Briefings or hand over details are received, interpreted and clarified in accordance with site requirements.
- Operate front-end loader
- Start-up, park-up, shut-down and communication procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' and/or site specific requirements.
- Front-end loader operations are conducted, controlled and monitored within equipment and operational limitations.
- Safe operating practices, including operating controls, monitoring gauges and systems, conducting safety checks and use of two way radio for communication are carried out within manufacturers' and/or site specific requirements.
- Loading technique is selected and modified to appropriately meet changing work conditions which may include variable grades, work under high faces, work with varying materials, haulage units and materials handling facilities.
- Safe towing practices are demonstrated in accordance with the authorised equipment and connection capabilities.
- Carry out basic operator maintenance
- Inspection and fault finding are conducted in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and/or site requirements and reported.
- Routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks are carried out to manufacturers' and/or site requirements.
- Minor maintenance is carried out to manufacturers' and/or site requirements.
- Records are maintained in accordance with site requirements.
- Vehicle washing and housekeeping is carried out to manufacturers' and/or site requirements.