Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare to conduct concrete boom delivery operations.

1.1 Review and clarify concrete boom delivery operations task.

1.2 Review task specifications and check to make sure they are in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

1.3 Review work health and safety (WHS) requirements for the task in accordance with safety plans and policies.

1.4 Identify safety signage and barricade requirements.

1.5 Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.

1.6 Determine plant, tools, equipment required to carry out task.

2. Conduct concrete boom delivery system pre-operational checks.

2.1 Erect identified safety signage and barricades, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).

2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shut-down procedures on the vehicle and pump, including emergency shut-down, in accordance with manufacturers’ and site-specific requirements.

2.3 Check vehicle controls and functions for serviceability, rectify any faults and report in vehicle log book.

2.4 Check distribution system components prior to use.

2.5 Clean and service hoppers prior to use.

3. Operate concrete boom delivery vehicle.

3.1 Identify hazards associated with vehicle positioning and operations and use safe operating techniques to minimise risk.

3.2 Manage engine power to ensure efficiency of concrete pump vehicle platform movements and to minimise damage to engine and gears.

3.3 Coordinate engine power with gear selection ensuring smooth transition and operation within torque range.

3.4 Operate truck in accordance with work instructions and workplace operating procedures.

3.5 Monitor road and traffic conditions, taking into account road standards, traffic flow, distance and load, and ensuring no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities.

3.6 Bring truck to a halt smoothly, using the engine retarder, gears and brakes to minimise wear and tear on vehicle.

4. Deliver concrete with concrete boom delivery system.

4.1 Identify and analyse hazards associated with positioning and operating boom delivery components, and use safe operating techniques to minimise risk.

4.2 Position boom delivery vehicle at site where it can best service the delivery task and provide access to concrete-supply vehicles.

4.3 Prepare, deploy and check delivery platform stabilisers to manufacturers’ specifications for operation and safety.

4.4 Check and position delivery system components securely and safely, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

4.5 Test-run pumping systems and prepare for use in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

4.6 Coordinate safe supply of bulk concrete mix to the hopper with supply vehicle operators.

4.7 Operate boom delivery system and vary its positioning to maintain concrete delivery to the required destination.

4.8 Withdraw boom delivery system safely at completion of delivery task.

5. Carry out operator maintenance of concrete boom delivery vehicle.

5.1 Park boom delivery vehicle safely, and prepare for maintenance and shut down in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and organisational requirements.

5.2 Carry out Inspection and fault-finding on the vehicle, pump and boom system components in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, and record outcomes in accordance with workplace requirements.

5.3 Remove and replace defective parts safely and effectively in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.

5.4 Carry out regular programmed maintenance tasks in accordance with manufacturers’ and workplace requirements.

6. Clean up after completing concrete boom delivery operation.

6.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and task requirements.

6.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.