Application
This unit relates to the operation and maintenance of front-end loaders used on rural lands. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for operations | 1.1. Safety rules and regulations, including site rules and legislation and site specific instructions are observed. 1.2. Pre start checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer's and site authorised procedures. 1.3. Briefings or hand over details are received, interpreted and clarified in accordance with site requirements. |
2. Operate front-end loader | 2.1. Start-up, park-up, shut-down and communication procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' and/or site specific requirements. 2.2. Front-end loader operations are conducted, controlled and monitored within equipment and operational limitations. 2.3. 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. 2.4. 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. 2.5. Safe towing practices are demonstrated in accordance with the authorised equipment and connection capabilities. |
3. Carry out basic operator maintenance | 3.1. Inspection and fault finding are conducted in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and/or site requirements and reported. 3.2. Routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks are carried out to manufacturers' and/or site requirements. 3.3. Minor maintenance is carried out to manufacturers' and/or site requirements. 3.4. Records are maintained in accordance with site requirements. 3.5. Vehicle washing and housekeeping is carried out to manufacturers' and/or site requirements. |
Required Skills
Required skills |
access, interpret and apply technical information maintain equipment records use relevant hand tools work wearing personal protective equipment operate front-end loaders in accordance with site/manufacturer's specifications recognise caution or hazard signs and symbols interpret tasks or information from labels, manuals or written instructions record information accurately or verbally report information use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities. |
Required knowledge |
site and equipment safety requirement equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations operational and maintenance procedures. |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following: operate the machine safely operate the machine's features and attachments consistent with operator manual carry out day to day servicing and minor maintenance. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. | |
Applications may include: | all types of projects on farms and rural lands. |
Safe operations may include: | safe working limits (SWL) of machine moving loads working with other equipment and machinery working near overhead powerlines and underground facilities. |
Sectors
Unit sector | Machinery operation and maintenance |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not Applicable