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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for operating small plant and equipment
   • Obtain, interpret, and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
   • Select and check for faults in plant, tools and equipment, and confirm they are appropriate for the work activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for emergency situations
2. Conduct pre-operational checks
   • Select and use fuel and lubricants according to workplace procedures
   • Check and adjust fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid and water levels
   • Inspect, secure and maintain bolts, nuts, guards and attachment couplings
   • Check and adjust the function of controls and gauges
   • Conduct start up and shut down procedures according to workplace procedures
3. Use small plant and equipment
   • Identify hazards during work and establish appropriate risk management controls
   • Identify and apply operating techniques to achieve optimum output while maintaining specified tolerances
   • Operate plant and equipment to produce results within specified workplace tolerances
   • Store plant and equipment safely when not in immediate use
4. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Prepare machine for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and check plant and equipment for serviceability, identify, and rectify and report any faults
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
5. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address and report issues
   • Complete written records and reports

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

operate small plant and equipment on at least two different occasions, including:

conducting pre-operational checks

identifying and managing site hazards

identifying and using correct operating techniques to achieve optimum output while maintaining specified tolerances

correctly storing equipment

completing operator maintenance

clearing the work area.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques required to operate small plant and equipment

work with others to undertake the operation of small plant and equipment

communicate with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to operate small plant and equipment, including those related to:

work health and safety procedures

environmental issues

emergency procedures

complying with safety data sheets

records and reports

small plant and equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations, including:

power sources

compaction equipment

concrete equipment

excavation equipment

maintenance equipment

water equipment

lighting equipment

lifting materials

key operating techniques

material types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations, including:

water

bituminous mixes

timber

fuels and oils

power leads

applications of small plant and equipment working with:

clay

silts

stone

gravel

mud

rock sand

topsoil

key industry and site specific terminology.

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