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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for articulated haul operations
   • Access, interpret and apply conducting articulated dump truck documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Access, interpret and apply required geological and survey data
   • Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others
   • Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during and on completions of work activities
2. Operate articulated haul truck
   • Isolate vehicle and carry out articulated vehicle pre-start checks including a walk around the vehicle and inspection of the body and tyres and report any issues identified
   • Enter and exit the vehicle using a three points of contact technique
   • Conduct start-up procedures, then start up the vehicle
   • Select and modify the operating/driving technique to appropriately meet changing work conditions
   • Drive, manoeuvre, conduct and control operations within the vehicle limitations
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety to self, others, plant and equipment
   • Conduct park-up and shutdown procedures
3. Load, haul and dump materials
   • Position articulated haul truck under all loading unit and load vehicle
   • Carry out approved haulage operations
   • Carry out approved dumping operations
   • Complete load, haul and dump work activity
4. Carry out articulated vehicle post-operational procedures
   • Prepare articulated vehicle for maintenance
   • Conduct articulated vehicle inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Refuel vehicle
   • Remove steering lock where engaged and return vehicle to service
   • Process written maintenance 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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the conduct of articulated haul trucks that meets all of the required outcomes including:

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

coordinates activities with others

working safely around other plant, equipment and personnel

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

driving and manoeuvring articulated haul vehicle smoothly, adjusting operation techniques for the work environment and changing work conditions

operating articulated haul vehicle within limitations

correctly positioning the articulated haul vehicle for loading of materials under at least one (1) of the following types of loading equipment:

shovels

wheel loaders

excavators

bins

conveyor belts

hauling materials to designated location/s i.e. Tip Head, Crusher pocket, Waste Dump etc

correctly positioning the articulated haul vehicle for dumping of materials

unloading materials in designated location and limiting spillage

undertaking approved articulated haul vehicle shutdown and refuelling procedures

identifying issues with vehicle equipment and makes minor adjustments

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting articulated haul truck operations:

equipment safety requirements

equipment operating, maintenance and cleaning requirements and procedures

vehicle refueling procedures

complying with operational system

start-up and shutdown procedures

hauling procedures

loading procedures

changing work conditions

systems and alarms

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