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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for water cart operations
   • Access, interpret and apply water cart operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
   • Identify and address risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Obtain, identify and implement traffic management signage requirements
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Operate water cart
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Manage engine power to ensure efficiency of water cart platform movements and to minimise damage to the engine and gears
   • Coordinate engine power with gear selection to ensure smooth transition and operation within torque range
   • Drive and operate water cart, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
   • Bring vehicle to a halt smoothly, minimising the wear and tear on vehicle using the engine retarder, gears and brakes
3. Load, transport and distribute water
   • Position water cart at load and discharge/distribution points
   • Load water cart to within the authorised carrying capacity and to suit the site and task conditions
   • Carry out water haulage operations efficiently, safely and smoothly avoiding surge and sway
   • Discharge/distribute water efficiently in accordance with requirements and procedures
   • Monitor and maintain discharge and distribution systems throughout the operations
   • Complete work the workplan within the operating capacity of the equipment
4. Carry out machine operator maintenance
   • Prepare machine for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Process written maintenance records
5. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Process records

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of water cart operations including:

conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

driving and operating the equipment to site conditions

applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

applying water distribution techniques

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

working safely around other machines and personnel

safely parking and securing of equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete water cart operations that meet all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

demonstrates completion of civil construction water cart operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

completion of the loading, transporting, discharging and distribution of water including:

completion of pressure and gravity discharging of water evenly in civil construction compaction operations in a minimum of two different soil types to meet moisture content requirements

completion of pressure and gravity distribution of water into two separate water storage facilities/receptacles

completion of dust suppression operations

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting civil construction water cart operations:

identifying, interpreting ground conditions

communicating and performing isolation procedures

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

interpreting drawings and sketches

identifying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

using civil construction terminology

complying with project quality requirements

applying basic principles of soil technology and soil compaction for civil works

identifying basic soil types and characteristics

communicating basic soil compaction theory including the effects of moisture content and mechanical interlock

applying practical field tests for moisture content

using pumps and pumping system operations

identifying water distribution systems types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

describing basic dust suppression theory

identifying the causes and effects of surge and sway in bulk fluid loads

using basic earthworks calculations

using civil construction activity sequences of road construction, earthworks and drainage

using methods for calculating safe working loads

applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

completing housekeeping activities

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