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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for heavy rigid vehicle operations
   • Access, interpret and apply vehicle haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Access, read, interpret and apply available information about site conditions required to complete the allocated work in accordance with site procedures
   • Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements, before proceeding
   • Prepare vehicle written records and carry out log-on procedures
2. Operate heavy rigid vehicle
   • Resolve coordination activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
   • Operate ancillary attachments to the heavy rigid vehicle
   • Operate heavy rigid vehicle with and without ancillary attachments
   • Manage engine power, ensure efficiency of vehicle movement, minimise strain to the engine and drive line
   • Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations
   • Complete work activity within the operating capacity of the heavy rigid vehicle
3. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Carry out visual and physical equipment inspections and fault finding
   • Carry out schedule of routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks
   • Carry out schedule of minor maintenance
   • Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks
   • Process written records and reports

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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete effective operation of heavy rigid vehicle to meet all required outcomes including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

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

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zone

demonstrates completion of the operation and maintenance of a heavy rigid vehicle that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

organising work activities to comply with site standards

carrying out log-on, pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

operating, steering, manoeuvring and positioning heavy rigid vehicle, attachments and ancillary equipment

carrying out inspections and identify faults

conducting operational maintenance including servicing, lubrication and cleaning

processing written records and reports

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating a heavy rigid vehicle:

problem solving skills to haulage operations issues

equipment relative to working environment

recording, reporting and handover procedures

start up and shutdown procedures

technical information, including manufacturer’s manuals related to heavy combination vehicles/trailers, and their operations

operating vehicles within specifications and limitations

faults in vehicles and ancillary equipment

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