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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for water vehicle operations
   • Access, interpret and apply water vehicle operations documentation
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and confirm compliance with documentation and workplace procedures
   • Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
   • Follow traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencing work activity
2. Operate water vehicle in line with established requirements
   • Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
   • Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
   • Operate the water vehicle to original equipment manufacturer requirements, and according to workplace procedures
   • Manage engine power to ensure distribution of water to complete work activity, and in line with workplace procedures
   • Coordinate engine power with gear selection to ensure smooth transition and operation within torque range
   • Monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
3. Load, haul and distribute water to complete work activity
   • Position water vehicle at loading and/or distribution points
   • Load water vehicle to within the authorised carrying capacity and to suit the site and task conditions
   • Operate water vehicle according to site conditions to avoid surge and sway
   • Discharge or distribute water efficiently in accordance with work requirements and workplace procedures
   • Monitor discharge of water throughout the operations
   • Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
4. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
   • Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
   • Complete and file or distribute documentation in accordance with workplace practices