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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for wheel loader operations
   • Access, interpret and apply wheel loader operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the allocated job
   • Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
2. Operate the wheel loader
   • Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completions of the work activity
   • Drive loader, select and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
   • Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms, and ensure efficiency of operation
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment
3. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Prepare machine for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Return machine to service
   • Process written maintenance records
4. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process written records
5. Plan and prepare for wheel loader operations
   • Access, interpret and apply wheel loader operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the allocated job
   • Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
6. Operate the wheel loader
   • Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completions of the work activity
   • Drive loader, select and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
   • Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms, and ensure efficiency of operation
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment
7. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Prepare machine for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Return machine to service
   • Process written maintenance records
8. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process written 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 wheel loader operations including:

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

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

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

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

conducting bucket loading and discharge

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

inspection and preparation of work area

working safely around other machines and personnel

works effectively with others to undertake and complete wheel loader operations that meet all of the required outcomes including:

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

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

driving and operating the wheel loader for operations adjusting equipment operations to suit site conditions

shifting loads, carries the load as close to the ground as possible and deposits load to the correct location

selecting, removing and fitting attachments

following the steps to shut down the wheel loader

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting wheel loader operations:

identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

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

identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed identifying

apply loading techniques

interpreting plans, reports, maps, specifications

applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

completing housekeeping activities

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