Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for self-propelled aggregate spreader operations
- Access, interpret and apply self-propelled aggregate spreader operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements
- Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
- Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
- Operate aggregate spreader
- Carry out start-up, park-up procedures Drive and operate equipment,, monitor gauges and systems
- Record aggregate stone size and set equipment accordingly
- Guide truck to spreader and engage securely prior to taking on load
- Check calibration and adjust the machine as required
- Select and modify spreading technique to meet changing work conditions
- Monitor spreader speed and ensure aggregate is spread at specified rate
- Perform hand spreading and spotting duties
- Carry out operator maintenance
- Relocate aggregate spreader
- Clean up
- Plan and prepare for self-propelled aggregate spreader operations
- Access, interpret and apply self-propelled aggregate spreader operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements
- Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
- Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
- Operate aggregate spreader
- Carry out start-up, park-up procedures Drive and operate equipment,, monitor gauges and systems
- Record aggregate stone size and set equipment accordingly
- Guide truck to spreader and engage securely prior to taking on load
- Check calibration and adjust the machine as required
- Select and modify spreading technique to meet changing work conditions
- Monitor spreader speed and ensure aggregate is spread at specified rate
- Perform hand spreading and spotting duties
- Carry out operator maintenance
- Relocate aggregate spreader
- Prepare aggregate spreader for relocation
- Drive aggregate spreader safely on highways and construction sites, observing highway code and local safety requirements
- Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
- Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
- Carry out housekeeping requirements