The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

The candidate must demonstrate completion of articulated haul truck operations that safely, effectively and efficiently follows workplace procedures to carry out work activity on at least two occasions, and include:

conducting prestart and start-up checks prior to commencing operations

driving and manoeuvring articulated haul vehicle, and adjusting techniques to suit work conditions

operating articulated haul vehicle within equipment operating capacities

positioning the articulated haul vehicle for loading of materials under at least one of the following types of loading equipment:

shovels

wheel loaders

excavators

bins

conveyor belts

hauling materials to designated location/s i.e. Tip Head, Crusher pocket, Waste Dump

positioning the articulated haul vehicle for dumping of materials

unloading materials in designated location and limiting spillage

conducting articulated haul vehicle shutdown and refuelling identifying issues with vehicle equipment and makes minor adjustments

In the course of the above work the candidate must also:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures

select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities

apply safe work practices and identify and report potential hazards and environmental issues, and assess risks

monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms

identify common equipment faults

inspect and prepare work area

enter and exit the vehicle using three point touch technique

use a range of communications techniques and equipment essential to the safe completion of work instruction, to convey information to others

coordinate activities with others

meet written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures associated with articulated haul truck operations

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes:

Key policies, procedures, legislation and established requirements for articulated haul truck operation, including those relating to:

site traffic codes

fault identification and operational maintenance

hauling and loading

operational systems

Key site information, including:

geological and survey data

plans and maps

Key factors affecting work activities described in performance evidence above, including:

articulated haul truck types, including front and rear dumping

technical capabilities and limitations

equipment safety requirements.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

an articulate haul truck

materials to be shifted

personal protective equipment

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory competency standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing a high level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislations and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must hold the relevant vocational competencies and have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided and must work alongside a trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment. This means the industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit), and must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII implementation guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a Unit of Competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

The candidate must demonstrate completion of articulated haul truck operations that safely, effectively and efficiently follows workplace procedures to carry out work activity on at least two occasions, and include:

conducting prestart and start-up checks prior to commencing operations

driving and manoeuvring articulated haul vehicle, and adjusting techniques to suit work conditions

operating articulated haul vehicle within equipment operating capacities

positioning the articulated haul vehicle for loading of materials under at least one of the following types of loading equipment:

shovels

wheel loaders

excavators

bins

conveyor belts

hauling materials to designated location/s i.e. Tip Head, Crusher pocket, Waste Dump

positioning the articulated haul vehicle for dumping of materials

unloading materials in designated location and limiting spillage

conducting articulated haul vehicle shutdown and refuelling identifying issues with vehicle equipment and makes minor adjustments

In the course of the above work the candidate must also:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures

select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities

apply safe work practices and identify and report potential hazards and environmental issues, and assess risks

monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms

identify common equipment faults

inspect and prepare work area

enter and exit the vehicle using three point touch technique

use a range of communications techniques and equipment essential to the safe completion of work instruction, to convey information to others

coordinate activities with others

meet written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures associated with articulated haul truck operations

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes:

Key policies, procedures, legislation and established requirements for articulated haul truck operation, including those relating to:

site traffic codes

fault identification and operational maintenance

hauling and loading

operational systems

Key site information, including:

geological and survey data

plans and maps

Key factors affecting work activities described in performance evidence above, including:

articulated haul truck types, including front and rear dumping

technical capabilities and limitations

equipment safety requirements.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

an articulate haul truck

materials to be shifted

personal protective equipment

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory competency standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing a high level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislations and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must hold the relevant vocational competencies and have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided and must work alongside a trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment. This means the industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit), and must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII implementation guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a Unit of Competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist