Assessor Resource

RIIVEH304D
Conduct tip truck operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct tip truck operations in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.

This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory and technical specialist roles.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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.

1. Plan and prepare for tip truck operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply vehicle haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtained, confirm and apply work requirements such as; shift briefings/handover details/work orders, /plans/specifications/quality requirements/operational details

1.3 Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements per the project traffic management plan

1.4 Select vehicle, tools and equipment

1.5 Check tools and equipment for serviceability and rectify or report faults

1.6 Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan

2. Conduct tip truck pre-operational checks

2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown

2.2 Check tip truck controls and functions, including tray, steering, brakes and manoeuvrability for serviceability and ensure any faults are rectified or reported

3. Operate tip truck

3.1 Identify and manage site operating hazards and risks, apply safe operating techniques

3.2 Manage engine power, ensure efficiency of truck movements, and minimise strain on the engine, drive line and gears

3.3 Coordinate engine power with gear selection, ensure smooth transition and operation within torque range

3.4 Operate tip truck to work instructions

3.5 Monitor road/traffic conditions, consider road conditions, traffic flow, distance and load, ensure safety of people, property, equipment, loads and facilities

3.6 Halt vehicle smoothly, using the engine retarder, gears and brakes

4. Load, transport and tip materials

4.1 Position tip truck at load and discharge points with a minimum of manoeuvre

4.2 Carry out smooth and controlled tip truck movements including the raising and lowering of the tray

4.3 Ensure weight and distribution of load is assessed for type of material and size of vehicle within vehicle capacity

4.4 Maintain safety and security of load, including load cover requirements, from loading site to discharge site

4.5 Discharge load on slope and/or over face at fill site

4.6 Dump/spread material evenly, to work instructions

4.7 Clear, lower and secure tray before resuming travel

5. Carry out operator maintenance

5.1 Ensure tip truck is safely parked and prepared for operator maintenance and shutdown

5.2 Conduct visual and physical inspection and fault finding

5.3 Remove and replace defective parts

5.4 Carry out scheduled maintenance

5.5 Maintain/update and submit vehicle written records

6. Clean up

6.1 Clear work area and dispose of, or recycle, materials

6.2 Clean, check, maintain and store vehicle, tools and equipment

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and completion of tip truck operations to meet all required outcomes including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of tip truck operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

organising work activities to comply with site standards

obtain and apply signage requirements

carry out log-on, pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

operate, steer, manoeuvre and position tip truck

raise and lower tray smoothly

apply load cover

discharge load on slope and/or over face

dump and spread materials

halt and park tip truck

carry out inspections and identify faults

process written records and reports

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting tip truck operations through:

recording, reporting and handover procedures

start up and shutdown procedures

vehicles within specifications and limitations and reporting faults in vehicles and ancillary equipment

tip truck types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

safety requirements

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

safety data sheet and materials handling methods

load quantity calculations

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing: and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

this unit must 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,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*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 frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare for tip truck operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply vehicle haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtained, confirm and apply work requirements such as; shift briefings/handover details/work orders, /plans/specifications/quality requirements/operational details

1.3 Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements per the project traffic management plan

1.4 Select vehicle, tools and equipment

1.5 Check tools and equipment for serviceability and rectify or report faults

1.6 Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan

2. Conduct tip truck pre-operational checks

2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown

2.2 Check tip truck controls and functions, including tray, steering, brakes and manoeuvrability for serviceability and ensure any faults are rectified or reported

3. Operate tip truck

3.1 Identify and manage site operating hazards and risks, apply safe operating techniques

3.2 Manage engine power, ensure efficiency of truck movements, and minimise strain on the engine, drive line and gears

3.3 Coordinate engine power with gear selection, ensure smooth transition and operation within torque range

3.4 Operate tip truck to work instructions

3.5 Monitor road/traffic conditions, consider road conditions, traffic flow, distance and load, ensure safety of people, property, equipment, loads and facilities

3.6 Halt vehicle smoothly, using the engine retarder, gears and brakes

4. Load, transport and tip materials

4.1 Position tip truck at load and discharge points with a minimum of manoeuvre

4.2 Carry out smooth and controlled tip truck movements including the raising and lowering of the tray

4.3 Ensure weight and distribution of load is assessed for type of material and size of vehicle within vehicle capacity

4.4 Maintain safety and security of load, including load cover requirements, from loading site to discharge site

4.5 Discharge load on slope and/or over face at fill site

4.6 Dump/spread material evenly, to work instructions

4.7 Clear, lower and secure tray before resuming travel

5. Carry out operator maintenance

5.1 Ensure tip truck is safely parked and prepared for operator maintenance and shutdown

5.2 Conduct visual and physical inspection and fault finding

5.3 Remove and replace defective parts

5.4 Carry out scheduled maintenance

5.5 Maintain/update and submit vehicle written records

6. Clean up

6.1 Clear work area and dispose of, or recycle, materials

6.2 Clean, check, maintain and store vehicle, tools and equipment

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and completion of tip truck operations to meet all required outcomes including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of tip truck operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

organising work activities to comply with site standards

obtain and apply signage requirements

carry out log-on, pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

operate, steer, manoeuvre and position tip truck

raise and lower tray smoothly

apply load cover

discharge load on slope and/or over face

dump and spread materials

halt and park tip truck

carry out inspections and identify faults

process written records and reports

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting tip truck operations through:

recording, reporting and handover procedures

start up and shutdown procedures

vehicles within specifications and limitations and reporting faults in vehicles and ancillary equipment

tip truck types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

safety requirements

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

safety data sheet and materials handling methods

load quantity calculations

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing: and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

this unit must 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,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*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 frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply vehicle haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtained, confirm and apply work requirements such as; shift briefings/handover details/work orders, /plans/specifications/quality requirements/operational details 
Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements per the project traffic management plan 
Select vehicle, tools and equipment 
Check tools and equipment for serviceability and rectify or report faults 
Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown 
Check tip truck controls and functions, including tray, steering, brakes and manoeuvrability for serviceability and ensure any faults are rectified or reported 
Identify and manage site operating hazards and risks, apply safe operating techniques 
Manage engine power, ensure efficiency of truck movements, and minimise strain on the engine, drive line and gears 
Coordinate engine power with gear selection, ensure smooth transition and operation within torque range 
Operate tip truck to work instructions 
Monitor road/traffic conditions, consider road conditions, traffic flow, distance and load, ensure safety of people, property, equipment, loads and facilities 
Halt vehicle smoothly, using the engine retarder, gears and brakes 
Position tip truck at load and discharge points with a minimum of manoeuvre 
Carry out smooth and controlled tip truck movements including the raising and lowering of the tray 
Ensure weight and distribution of load is assessed for type of material and size of vehicle within vehicle capacity 
Maintain safety and security of load, including load cover requirements, from loading site to discharge site 
Discharge load on slope and/or over face at fill site 
Dump/spread material evenly, to work instructions 
Clear, lower and secure tray before resuming travel 
Ensure tip truck is safely parked and prepared for operator maintenance and shutdown 
Conduct visual and physical inspection and fault finding 
Remove and replace defective parts 
Carry out scheduled maintenance 
Maintain/update and submit vehicle written records 
Clear work area and dispose of, or recycle, materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store vehicle, tools and equipment 
Access, interpret and apply vehicle haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtained, confirm and apply work requirements such as; shift briefings/handover details/work orders, /plans/specifications/quality requirements/operational details 
Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements per the project traffic management plan 
Select vehicle, tools and equipment 
Check tools and equipment for serviceability and rectify or report faults 
Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown 
Check tip truck controls and functions, including tray, steering, brakes and manoeuvrability for serviceability and ensure any faults are rectified or reported 
Identify and manage site operating hazards and risks, apply safe operating techniques 
Manage engine power, ensure efficiency of truck movements, and minimise strain on the engine, drive line and gears 
Coordinate engine power with gear selection, ensure smooth transition and operation within torque range 
Operate tip truck to work instructions 
Monitor road/traffic conditions, consider road conditions, traffic flow, distance and load, ensure safety of people, property, equipment, loads and facilities 
Halt vehicle smoothly, using the engine retarder, gears and brakes 
Position tip truck at load and discharge points with a minimum of manoeuvre 
Carry out smooth and controlled tip truck movements including the raising and lowering of the tray 
Ensure weight and distribution of load is assessed for type of material and size of vehicle within vehicle capacity 
Maintain safety and security of load, including load cover requirements, from loading site to discharge site 
Discharge load on slope and/or over face at fill site 
Dump/spread material evenly, to work instructions 
Clear, lower and secure tray before resuming travel 
Ensure tip truck is safely parked and prepared for operator maintenance and shutdown 
Conduct visual and physical inspection and fault finding 
Remove and replace defective parts 
Carry out scheduled maintenance 
Maintain/update and submit vehicle written records 
Clear work area and dispose of, or recycle, materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store vehicle, tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIIVEH304D - Conduct tip truck operations
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

RIIVEH304D - Conduct tip truck operations

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: