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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Validate weighbridge operations
   • Check operational status of weighbridge, computer and recording systems.
   • Validate weighbridge accuracy.
   • Maintain inspection and testing records.
   • Identify faults and discrepancies in weighbridge operation and initiate corrective action.
   • Identify and correct environmental factors likely to affect weighing accuracy.
2. Weigh vehicles
   • Direct vehicles likely to exceed weighbridge capacity and dimensions away from weighbridge.
   • Set weighbridge to zero before commencing a weighing.
   • Direct vehicles onto weighbridge platform and determine weight.
   • Enter vehicle weight, vehicle registration and load description into organisational recording system.
   • Resolve areas of dispute or forward for further action.
3. Conduct axle measurements
   • Assess suitability of weighbridge and approach for axle measurements.
   • Complete axle measurements.
4. Complete weighbridge operations
   • Complete and issue weighbridge ticket.
   • Cancel incomplete weighbridge tickets.
   • Secure weighbridge systems, equipment, computer and recording arrangements, and ready them for next shift.
   • Maintain and file record of operations.
5. Validate weighbridge operations
   • Check operational status of weighbridge, computer and recording systems.
   • Validate weighbridge accuracy.
   • Maintain inspection and testing records.
   • Identify faults and discrepancies in weighbridge operation and initiate corrective action.
   • Identify and correct environmental factors likely to affect weighing accuracy.
6. Weigh vehicles
   • Direct vehicles likely to exceed weighbridge capacity and dimensions away from weighbridge.
   • Set weighbridge to zero before commencing a weighing.
   • Direct vehicles onto weighbridge platform and determine weight.
   • Enter vehicle weight, vehicle registration and load description into organisational recording system.
   • Resolve areas of dispute or forward for further action.
7. Conduct axle measurements
   • Assess suitability of weighbridge and approach for axle measurements.
   • Complete axle measurements.
8. Complete weighbridge operations
   • Complete and issue weighbridge ticket.
   • Cancel incomplete weighbridge tickets.
   • Secure weighbridge systems, equipment, computer and recording arrangements, and ready them for next shift.
   • Maintain and file record of operations.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

communicating effectively and working collaboratively with others

reading and interpreting operational instructions, procedures and information relating to weighbridge operations

following operational instructions and prioritising work

setting up and maintaining weighbridge equipment

identifying, selecting and using weighbridge equipment

monitoring performance of weighbridge equipment

operating electronic communication equipment

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the conduct of weighbridge operations

modifying activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

operating and adapting to differences in equipment according to standard operating procedures

reporting or rectifying identified problems, errors or malfunctions that may occur when conducting weighbridge operations

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

selecting and using required personal protective equipment

determining the net weight from gross and tare measurements

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

regulations relevant to the operation of weighbridges, including national measurement legislation

relevant WHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

workplace policies and procedures for weighbridge operations

problems that may occur when conducting weighbridge operations and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms

records and documentation requirements for weighbridge operations

classification procedures

despatch procedures

calculation method in both metric and imperial systems for determining net mass, and end-and-end and axle measurements of a vehicle

correct weighing procedures, including statutory and workplace requirements

emergency response procedures

site layout

procedures for completing axle and end-and-end measurements

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