Assessor Resource

AHCMOM314
Transport machinery

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely move, load and secure machinery for the purpose of transport.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Load machines

1.1 Access and comply with the enterprise safe operating procedures for transporting machinery

1.2 Prepare trailer, low loader or float for loading according to contractor policy

1.3 Load machine in compliance with safe operating procedures

1.4 Complete tying down procedures in line with recognised industry procedures

1.5 Secure machine to prevent movement in transport according to industry practice

1.6 Display signs indicating oversized loads according to legal requirements

1.7 Arrange permits, clearances and escorts for transporting oversized loads

2. Transport machines

2.1 Drive machines on or off road in compliance with relevant legislation

2.2 Load and drive machinery safely to destination in compliance with relevant legislation

2.3 Ensure selected transport route for oversized loads complies with permits, clearances and relevant legislation

2.4 Unload machines safely in line with accepted workplace policy

The candidate must be observed loading, transporting and unloading large machinery such as that used for earthmoving or agricultural operations.

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

load and unload earthmoving machines

secure machinery as a transport load

provide an escort to wide loads

arrange permits and escorts as required by legislation

drive machinery to destination, complying with requirements for moving wide loads

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

provisions, requirements and legislation pertaining to heavy transport

principles for machine operation

tying down procedures for large machinery

work health and safety, vehicle and operator licensing, and road transport legislation

environmental legislation, codes of practice and enterprise requirements

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. All evidence collected must meet minimum requirements including industry standard timeframes for performance of tasks.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Load machines

1.1 Access and comply with the enterprise safe operating procedures for transporting machinery

1.2 Prepare trailer, low loader or float for loading according to contractor policy

1.3 Load machine in compliance with safe operating procedures

1.4 Complete tying down procedures in line with recognised industry procedures

1.5 Secure machine to prevent movement in transport according to industry practice

1.6 Display signs indicating oversized loads according to legal requirements

1.7 Arrange permits, clearances and escorts for transporting oversized loads

2. Transport machines

2.1 Drive machines on or off road in compliance with relevant legislation

2.2 Load and drive machinery safely to destination in compliance with relevant legislation

2.3 Ensure selected transport route for oversized loads complies with permits, clearances and relevant legislation

2.4 Unload machines safely in line with accepted workplace policy

The candidate must be observed loading, transporting and unloading large machinery such as that used for earthmoving or agricultural operations.

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

load and unload earthmoving machines

secure machinery as a transport load

provide an escort to wide loads

arrange permits and escorts as required by legislation

drive machinery to destination, complying with requirements for moving wide loads

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

provisions, requirements and legislation pertaining to heavy transport

principles for machine operation

tying down procedures for large machinery

work health and safety, vehicle and operator licensing, and road transport legislation

environmental legislation, codes of practice and enterprise requirements

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. All evidence collected must meet minimum requirements including industry standard timeframes for performance of tasks.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access and comply with the enterprise safe operating procedures for transporting machinery 
Prepare trailer, low loader or float for loading according to contractor policy 
Load machine in compliance with safe operating procedures 
Complete tying down procedures in line with recognised industry procedures 
Secure machine to prevent movement in transport according to industry practice 
Display signs indicating oversized loads according to legal requirements 
Arrange permits, clearances and escorts for transporting oversized loads 
Drive machines on or off road in compliance with relevant legislation 
Load and drive machinery safely to destination in compliance with relevant legislation 
Ensure selected transport route for oversized loads complies with permits, clearances and relevant legislation 
Unload machines safely in line with accepted workplace policy 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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