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Elements and Performance Criteria
Range Statement
| This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
| Regulatory framework | The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used.Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materialsAustralian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements.All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence. |
Procedures | All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of:batch cardjob cardemergency procedureswork instructionsstandard operating procedures (SOPs)safe work method statements (SWMS)formulas/recipesbatch sheetstemporary instructionsany similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant. |
Problems | Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of:sites with poor access/unstable soiltransportation/site delayssite conflictsdisposal of agitator washings. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of:procedurestrainingremembered experience.Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures. |
Hazards | Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of:heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazardsfuel, oil and other hazardous products/materialsflammability and explosivityextreme weatherrotational equipment or vibrationsharp edges, protrusions or obstructionsroad surface and driving conditionssite conditions, access, stability of ground surfacelimited head spaces, overhangs and powerlinesslippery surfaces, spills or leaksnoiseequipment failuresworking at heightsworking in restricted or confined spacesother hazards that might arise. |
Tools and equipment | Tools and equipment include:agitator and truckancillary equipment that is integral to the process programmable logic controllers (PLC), if fitted. |
Records and reports | Completion of records must include:the addition of waterother items identified in the procedurescustomer’s signature, where possible.Records include one or more of:docketschecklistslog books/sheetselectronic recordsjob/work sheetsother records used for the smooth operations.Reports include one or more of:paper or electronic-based logs and reportsverbal/radio reportsreporting items found which require action. |
Performance Evidence
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
read and interpret job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information load, transport, mix and discharge concrete to meet specificationssafely drive and manoeuvre the agitator truck for loading, delivery and dischargedetermine and add the correct amount of water taking into account required specification and moisture/water already in the mixdetermine and meet customer requirements while maintaining health, safety and environmental (HSE) standardsmonitor key variables, including:slumpamount of added water delays and breakdowns quantity and mix of materialssite conditions and accessequipment maintenance/repair needsproduct integrity and conformance to specificationmake adjustments to meet product quality and production output specificationsidentify hazards and apply relevant hazard controlsapply safety proceduresapply waste management proceduresrecognise out-of-specification products, process problems and materials faultsrecognise routine and non-routine problemsidentify when the operator is able to rectify problems, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistancetake action to resolve problems or report them to appropriate personneldistinguish between possible causes of routine problems, including:incorrect quantity of materials contaminated materials/additives wrong raw materials/additives incorrect mixing time/techniqueequipment faults/damage/failurecommunicate effectively with customers, team/work group and supervisors complete workplace recordsdo basic arithmetical manipulations, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions and percentages.
Knowledge Evidence