The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standardscodes of practiceEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
A compactor: | is a self-propelled, tamping foot drum, wheeled machine, used to compact a variety of types of construction materialsit can operate at relatively high speeds and may have a dozer blade mounted on the front-end of the machine allowing for dozing, filling and compacting versatilitythe tamping feet on the wheels of the machine may vary in size, shape and depth |
Self-propelled compactor operations are to include: | towing and levelling and compacting to specification (construction) or to spread, level, cover and compact (tip) materials |
Work instructions may include: | plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational detailsquality requirements may include: dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction |
Safety requirements may be from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures and include: | protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substancessafe operating procedures to recognise hazards and prevent risks associated with underground and overhead services, other machines, personnel, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the publicemergency procedures, including: emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuationhazards and risks, which may include: uneven/ unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials |
Environmental protection requirements are obtained from project environmental management plan and may include: | organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management |
Compactor controls and functions include: | implements or other attachments, brakes and manoeuvrability |
Safe parking practices is to include: | ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/ machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movement |
Programmed maintenance is to include: | cleaning, authorised servicing and the monitoring, recording and reporting of faults |
Programmed maintenance may include: | authorised minor replacements and the provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities |
Materials may include: | clays, silts, stone, gravel, mud, rock, sand, topsoil, timber, blended materials, organic materials, light scrub, grasses and bituminous mixesrock types may include metamorphic, igneous and sedimentarylandfill may include household and commercial waste and soil |
Tools and equipment are to include: | hand tools and maintenance equipment relevant to the particular compactor |