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 codes of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination |
Scrapers may include: | elevating scrapers, which are self-propelled articulating wheeled machine with a prime mover and sliding floor bowl configuration the bowl houses an elevator system designed to assist in loading and unloading the bowl the elevator system is normally hydraulically driven from the main engine; however, the elevator system may be driven by a separate power source open bowl scrapers, which are self propelled articulating wheeled machine with a prime mover and sliding floor bowl configuration these may be of a standard open bowl, tandem powered or push-pull configuration the standard open bowl scraper normally requires the assistance of a push dozer when loading standard open bowl and tandem powered scrapers may be fitted with an auger attachment in the bowl, to provide self-loading capability |
Scraper tasks are to include: | the stripping of materials to specified depth, the cutting and filling of materials to line and level, stockpiling and spreading where push pull scrapers are used, tasks are to include coupling, operating in tandem and disengagement |
Scraper tasks may include: | stripping/spreading topsoil, granular materials, cutting drains, cutting battens, cutting/boxing, backfilling and rough grading |
Work instructions may including: | plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details quality requirements may include but not be limited to dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction |
Safety requirements are to be: | in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan |
Safety requirements may include: | protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and workplace policies and practices safe operating procedures which are to include but not be limited to recognising and preventing hazards associated with underground and overhead services, other machines, personnel, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public safe parking practices which is to include but not be limited to ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/ machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movement hazards and risks may include but not be limited to uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials emergency procedures related to this unit are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation |
Tools and equipment are to include: | hand tools and maintenance equipment relevant to the particular scraper |
Environmental requirements are to include: | organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management |
Communications practices are to include: | verbal instructions and fault reporting and may include 2- way radio, hand signals, mobile phone, site specific instructions, written instructions or instructions related to job/task on site meeting processes may include notification/ scheduling (time, place, purpose), task discussions and local coordination of procedural and operational issues |
Materials may include: | clays, silts, stone, gravel, mud, rock, sand, topsoil, blended materials and organic materials rock types may include metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary |
Attachments may include: | an auger, machine guidance system and laser levelling equipment |
Operator maintenance is to include: | cleaning, authorised servicing and the monitoring, recording and reporting of faults. It may also include the conduct of authorised minor replacements and the provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities |