Required skills

learning skills to

evaluate own actions and make judgments about performance and necessary improvements

respond to change such as differences in work site and environmental and quality requirements

numeracy skills to calculate and confirm correct quantities of materials for work tasks

oral communication skills to

enable clear and direct communication using questioning to identify and confirm requirements and share information

report work site hazards to appropriate personnel including faults in tools equipment or materials

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

reading skills to

interpret documentation including drawings and specifications

understand written instructions procedures and signage

interpret manufacturer instructions for safely handling tools and equipment

writing skills to complete preoperational checklists and equipment fault forms

Required knowledge

characteristics technical capabilities and limitations of concrete agitator truck systems

operational maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

safe operating techniques in all terrain

construction activity sequences relating to concreting operations

general construction terminology

types location and usage of relevant safety information

job safety analyses JSA and safe work method statements SWMS

safety data sheets SDS

safety manuals and instructions for plant tools and equipment

signage

environmental and work site safety plans

quality requirements relating to the operation of a concrete agitator truck

requirements for safe handling of materials

site and equipment safety requirements including site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

state or territory regulatory requirements relating to concrete agitator truck operations

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by observation in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to

conduct concrete agitator truck operations over not less than three shifts and two different sites including the safe and effective

positioning of the vehicle at the load point

loading and transporting of concrete

discharging of concrete at work site to specification

discharging directly to site

discharging to wheelbarrow and hopper

applying emergency procedures

conduct authorised operator maintenance

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications relating to concrete agitator truck operations

comply with site safety plans and procedures

comply with organisational policies and procedures relating to concrete agitator truck operations including quality requirements

communicate and work effectively and safely with others during each stage of the concrete agitator truck operation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an offsite context provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

an induction procedure

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

safety data sheets

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge using a combination of the following methods

direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions

questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

review of relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Work health and safety requirements must comply with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan, and may include:

Information may include:

Planning and preparation must include:

Tools and equipment must include:

Environmental requirements may include:

Functions must include:

Agitator controls:

Discharge points:

Concrete mixes:

Maintenance: