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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare roller operations
   • Access, interpret and apply roller operations documentation
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
   • Identify, obtain and implement traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
   • Select required roller equipment and confirm suitability for work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for rollers, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
   • Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
2. Operate roller in line with established requirements to complete work activity
   • Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
   • Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
   • Drive and operate roller using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according workplace procedures
   • Perform work activity within the operating capacity of the equipment
   • Adjust interchangeable drums, spray bars, scraper bars, wheel/drum brooms, drag brooms and blades in line with workplace procedures
   • Engage and disengage the compacting device
   • Identify, remove or manage contaminants in a safe manner incorporating safe work practices
   • Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
   • Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
3. Prepare to relocate the roller
   • Prepare the roller for relocation
   • Move the machine safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
   • Assist loading and unloading machine from float/trailer in line with workplace procedures
4. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
   • Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
   • Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices