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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for bulk water truck operations
   • Access, interpret and apply bulk water truck 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 and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Operate truck
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown, and secure equipment procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Select and modify the operating technique to appropriately meet changing work conditions
   • Drive truck within recommended speed, engine capability and limitations
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
3. Load, haul and distribute water
   • Position water cart at load and discharge/distribution points
   • Load water cart to within the authorised carrying capacity and to suit the site and task conditions
   • Carry out water haulage operations efficiently, safely and smoothly avoiding surge and sway
   • Discharge/distribute water efficiently in accordance with requirements and procedures
   • Monitor and maintain discharge and distribution systems throughout the operations
   • Complete the work plan within the operating capacity of the equipment
4. Carry out machine operator maintenance
   • Prepare machine for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Return machine to service
   • Process written maintenance records
5. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process records
6. Plan and prepare for bulk water truck operations
   • Access, interpret and apply bulk water truck 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 and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
7. Operate truck
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown, and secure equipment procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Select and modify the operating technique to appropriately meet changing work conditions
   • Drive truck within recommended speed, engine capability and limitations
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
8. Load, haul and distribute water
   • Position water cart at load and discharge/distribution points
   • Load water cart to within the authorised carrying capacity and to suit the site and task conditions
   • Carry out water haulage operations efficiently, safely and smoothly avoiding surge and sway
   • Discharge/distribute water efficiently in accordance with requirements and procedures
   • Monitor and maintain discharge and distribution systems throughout the operations
   • Complete the work plan within the operating capacity of the equipment
9. Carry out machine operator maintenance
   • Prepare machine for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Return machine to service
   • Process written maintenance records
10. Conduct housekeeping activities
    • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
    • Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
    • Process 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 bulk water truck operations including:

conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

driving and operating the vehicles and equipment to site conditions and requirements

applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

works effectively with others to undertake and complete bulk water truck operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of conducting bulk water truck operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

correctly positioning water cart at load and discharge/distribution points and load water cart to capacity

distributing water efficiently across haul roads

adjusting driving and operating techniques to suit the work environment and ground conditions

completing a minimum of 500 metres bulk water truck operations

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting bulk water truck operations:

identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

identifying, interpreting and using geological and technical data (basic)

using mine operational systems

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

applying chemical and fuel safety measures

applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

completing housekeeping activities

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