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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
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
   • Access, interpret and apply required geological and survey data to meet work requirements
   • Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
2. Operate articulated haul truck 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
   • Drive and operate articulated rigid haul truck using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
   • Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
   • Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety to self, others, plant and equipment
3. Load, haul and dump materials to complete work activity
   • Position articulated haul truck under all loading units and load vehicle
   • Carry out approved haulage operations
   • Carry out approved dumping 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 in line with workplace procedures
   • Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
   • Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

The candidate must demonstrate completion of articulated haul truck operations that safely, effectively and efficiently follows workplace procedures to carry out work activity on at least two occasions, and include:

conducting prestart and start-up checks prior to commencing operations

driving and manoeuvring articulated haul vehicle, and adjusting techniques to suit work conditions

operating articulated haul vehicle within equipment operating capacities

positioning the articulated haul vehicle for loading of materials under at least one 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

positioning the articulated haul vehicle for dumping of materials

unloading materials in designated location and limiting spillage

conducting articulated haul vehicle shutdown and refuelling identifying issues with vehicle equipment and makes minor adjustments

In the course of the above work the candidate must also:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures

select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities

apply safe work practices and identify and report potential hazards and environmental issues, and assess risks

monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms

identify common equipment faults

inspect and prepare work area

enter and exit the vehicle using three point touch technique

use a range of communications techniques and equipment essential to the safe completion of work instruction, to convey information to others

coordinate activities with others

meet written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures associated with articulated haul truck operations

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes:

Key policies, procedures, legislation and established requirements for articulated haul truck operation, including those relating to:

site traffic codes

fault identification and operational maintenance

hauling and loading

operational systems

Key site information, including:

geological and survey data

plans and maps

Key factors affecting work activities described in performance evidence above, including:

articulated haul truck types, including front and rear dumping

technical capabilities and limitations

equipment safety requirements.

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