The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables relate to this particular unit:
Unit scope | • A dozer is a self-propelled tracked or wheeled purpose designed machine with a blade mounted at the front end • Dozers are to include tracked and may include wheeled • Dozer tasks are to include stripping/spreading topsoil and materials, cut and fill, battering, stockpiling, bulk excavation, cutting drains, benching and backfilling • Dozer tasks may include land clearing, track rolling, ripping, push loading, scrapers, towing equipment, working in tandem, winching, boxing, mixing materials and constructing fire breaks • Attachments may include but not be limited to stick rakes, root rakes, push blade, angle blade, bull blade, power angle tilt blade, rippers, winch, tree pusher, cable plough, stump plough, power control unit and cable drum • 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 |
Safety (OH&S) | • OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan. This 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 are to include but not be limited to recognising and preventing hazards associated with underground and overhead services, other machines, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public • Safe parking practices are 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 |
Environmental Requirements | Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management |
Quality Requirements | • 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 |
Statutory/Regulatory Authorities | • State/Regulatory Authorities may include Federal, State and Local Authorities |
Materials | • Materials may include but are not limited to clays, silts, stone, gravel, mud, rock, sand, topsoil, timber, blended materials, organic materials, typical construction site materials/waste and bituminous mixes • Rock types may include metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary |
Tools and equipment | • Tools and equipment are to include hand tools and maintenance equipment relevant to the particular dozer |
Communications | • Communications are to include but not be limited to verbal instructions and fault reporting and may include two 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 |
Information | • Information sources may include but not be limited to verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, maps, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches • Safe work procedures related to the operation of dozers on construction sites • Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to dozer operations and the environment • Manufacturers’ specifications and instructions • Organisation work specifications and requirements. • Instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel • Relevant Australian Standards |