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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for tip truck operations
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to conduct tip truck operations
   • Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements according to the project traffic management plan
   • Select vehicle, tools and equipment required for the work activities
   • Check tools and equipment for serviceability and rectify or report faults to relevant personnel
   • Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan
2. Conduct tip truck pre-operational checks
   • Carry out prestart, start-up, park and shutdown according to workplace procedures
   • Check tip truck controls and functions, and ensure any faults are rectified or reported to relevant personnel
   • Identify and manage site operating hazards and risks and apply safe operating techniques according to workplace procedures
   • Manage engine power, ensure efficiency of truck movements, and minimise strain on the engine, drive line and gears according to manufacturer specifications
   • Coordinate engine power with gear selection, ensure smooth transition and operation within torque range according to manufacturer specifications
   • Operate tip truck to work instructions according to workplace procedures
   • Monitor road and traffic conditions, consider road conditions, traffic flow, distance and load, ensure safety of people, property, equipment, loads and facilities
   • Halt vehicle smoothly, using the engine retarder, gears and brakes according to manufacturer specifications
3. Load, transport and tip materials
   • Position tip truck at load and discharge points with a minimum of manoeuvre
   • Carry out smooth and controlled tip truck movements including the raising and lowering of the tray according to manufacturer specifications
   • Ensure weight and distribution of load is assessed for type of material and size of vehicle within vehicle capacity according to manufacturer specifications
   • Maintain safety and security of load, including load cover requirements, from loading site to discharge site according to manufacturer specifications
   • Discharge load on slope and/or over face at fill site
   • Dump and spread material evenly according to workplace procedures
   • Clear, lower and secure tray before resuming travel
4. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Ensure tip truck is safely parked and prepared for operator maintenance and shutdown
   • Conduct visual and physical inspection and fault finding according to workplace procedures
   • Remove and replace defective parts according to manufacturer specifications
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance according to workplace procedures
   • Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures
   • Clear work area and dispose of materials according to workplace procedures
   • Clean, check, maintain and store vehicle, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures

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:

conduct tip truck operations on at least two occasions, including:

organising work activities to comply with site standards

obtaining and applying signage requirements

carrying out log-on, prestart, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

operating, steering, manoeuvring and positioning tip truck

raising and lowering tray smoothly

applying load cover

discharging load on slope and/or over face

dumping and spreading materials

halting and parking tip truck

carrying out inspections and identifying faults

processing written records and reports.

During the above, the candidate must:

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

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for conducting tip truck operations

work effectively with others to conduct tip truck operations in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely 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 legislation required to conduct tip truck operations

key policies, procedures and documentation required to conduct tip truck operations, including:

record, report and handover procedures

start up and shutdown procedures

safety requirements

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

safety data sheet and materials handling methods

vehicle manufacturer specifications and limitations

tip truck types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

techniques for reporting faults in vehicles and ancillary equipment

load quantity calculation techniques

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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