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 dozer: | is a self-propelled tracked or wheeled purpose designed machine with a blade mounted at the front endare to include tracked and may include wheeled |
Dozer tasks are to include: | stripping/spreading topsoil and materials, cut and fill, battering, stockpiling, bulk excavation, cutting drains, benching and backfilling |
Dozer tasks may include: | land clearing, track rolling, ripping, push loading, scrapers, towing equipment, working in tandem, winching, boxing, mixing materials and constructing fire breaks |
Work instructions may include: | plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational detailsquality requirements may include but not be limited to dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction |
Safety requirements are to be: | in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan |
Safety requirements may 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 substancespersonal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and workplace policies and practicessafe operating procedures which are to include but not be limited to recognising and preventing hazards 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 publicsafe parking practices which is to include but not be limited to ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/ machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movementhazards and risks may include but not be limited to uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materialsemergency procedures related to this unit are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation |
Tools and equipment are to include: | hand tools and maintenance equipment relevant to the particular dozer |
Environmental requirements are to include: | organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management |
Materials may include: | clays, silts, stone, gravel, mud, rock, sand, topsoil, blended materials, organic materials, typical construction site materials/waste and bituminous mixesrock types may include metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary |
Attachments may include: | but not be limited to stick rakes, root rakes, push blade, angle blade, bull blade, power angle tilt blade, rippers, winch, tree pusher, cable plough, stump plough, power control unit and cable drum |
Operator maintenance is to include: | cleaning, authorised servicing and the monitoring, recording and reporting of faults. It may also include the conduct of authorised minor replacements and the provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities |