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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for skid steer loader operations
   • Access, interpret and apply skid steer 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
   • Obtain, identify and implement traffic signage requirements
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Operate skid steer loader
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Drive and operate loader, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
   • Complete work plan within the operating capacity of the equipment
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
3. Load, carry and place materials
   • Conduct communication practices associated with transportation and lifting of materials
   • Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine
   • Select, appropriate attachment and/or required equipment in accordance with safe working load requirements
   • Position machinery to ensure stability and locate to effectively shift materials according to job specifications
   • Shift load safely and effectively
   • Move load using hand/audible/communication signals
4. Select, remove and fit attachments
   • Select attachment for the task
   • Remove and fit attachment
   • Test attachment and ensure correct fitting and operation
   • Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits
   • Clean and store removed attachments in designated location
5. Prepare to relocate the skid steer loader
   • Prepare for relocation of skid steer loader
   • Move skid steer loader safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
   • Load and unload machine from float/trailer
6. Carry out machine operator maintenance
   • Prepare machine for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Process written maintenance records
7. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • 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 civil construction skid steer loader operations including:

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

driving and operating the equipment to site conditions

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

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

applying levelling techniques

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

working safely around other machines and personnel

safely parking and securing equipment

applying methods of changing machine attachments

works effectively with others to undertake and complete civil construction skid steer 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

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

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

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

completion of operations to specification using a variety of material types including:

stripping/spreading topsoil and materials

backfilling

lifting, loading vehicles

excavations

mixing materials

site clean-up

selecting, fitting, testing, using and removing a minimum of one (1) of the following attachments:

multipurpose bucket

forks

dozer blade

backhoe

auger

chain digger

power broom

profiler

tiller/mixer

rotary hoe

hammer

asphalt cutter/saw

concrete cutter/saw

rake

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting civil construction skid steer loader operations:

ground conditions

isolation procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

preparation for fire/accident/emergency

signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

interpretation of drawings and sketches

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

Civil construction terminology

project quality requirements

basic principles of soil technology and soil compaction for civil works

basic earthworks calculations

Civil construction activity sequences of road construction, earthworks and drainage

methods for calculating safe working loads

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

housekeeping activities

vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

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