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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for conducting wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
   • Access, interpret and apply, wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated), 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
   • Access, interpret and apply mine environmental geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Operate vehicles
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity.
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Use vehicle controls and systems and ensure smooth and effective operations
   • Drive and operate vehicle within equipment limitations, and monitor and respond to gauges and systems
   • Load/unload personnel or materials
   • Carry out towing and pushing of equipment and plant
   • Complete the work within the operating capacities of the equipment
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
3. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Prepare machine for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Process written maintenance records
4. Plan and prepare for conducting wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
   • Access, interpret and apply, wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated), 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
   • Access, interpret and apply mine environmental geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
5. Operate vehicles
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity.
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Use vehicle controls and systems and ensure smooth and effective operations
   • Drive and operate vehicle within equipment limitations, and monitor and respond to gauges and systems
   • Load/unload personnel or materials
   • Carry out towing and pushing of equipment and plant
   • Complete the work within the operating capacities of the equipment
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
6. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Prepare machine for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Process written maintenance records

Performance Evidence

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

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated) including:

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

using diagnostic techniques

maintaining appropriate records

identifying and applying environmental constraints and procedures

disposing of environmentally sensitive oils, fluids and materials

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated) in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

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

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

resolving coordination requirements throughout work activities

demonstrates completion of conducting wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated) that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

carrying out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures

carrying out operator maintenance

conducting emergency shutdowns

completing the work plan

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated) through:

location of equipment relative to other personnel, plant and equipment

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

monitoring ventilation system and conditions

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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