Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCMOM209 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct dozer operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCMOM209 - Conduct dozer operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake dozer operations.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. All evidence collected must meet minimum requirements including industry standard timeframes for performance of tasks.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for operations
  • Read or listen to supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification where necessary
  • Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards
  • Conduct routine pre operational checks
  • Observe safety rules and regulations, including site rules and legislation and site specific instructions
       
Element: Operate a dozer
  • Undertake start-up, park-up, shut-down and communications procedures as required by site specific requirements
  • Conduct operations within equipment and operational limitations
  • Use safe work practices
  • Undertake work in accordance with the agreed plan and within the operating capacities and manufacturer's specifications
  • Carry out all work with consideration of environmental impact
       
Element: Carry out basic operator maintenance
  • Follow shut down procedures
  • Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance
  • Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage
  • Clean, secure and store machinery
  • Maintain machinery use records
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for operations

1.1 Read or listen to supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification where necessary

1.2 Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards

1.3 Conduct routine pre operational checks

1.4 Observe safety rules and regulations, including site rules and legislation and site specific instructions

2. Operate a dozer

2.1 Undertake start-up, park-up, shut-down and communications procedures as required by site specific requirements

2.2 Conduct operations within equipment and operational limitations

2.3 Use safe work practices

2.4 Undertake work in accordance with the agreed plan and within the operating capacities and manufacturer's specifications

2.5 Carry out all work with consideration of environmental impact

3. Carry out basic operator maintenance

3.1 Follow shut down procedures

3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance

3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage

3.4 Clean, secure and store machinery

3.5 Maintain machinery use records

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

carry out day to day servicing and minor maintenance

operate a dozer safely

operate the dozer’s features and attachments consistent with operator manual and site requirements

minimise environmental impact of dozers operations

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

dozer and site safety requirements

dozer characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

dozer operational and maintenance procedures

relevant State /Territory legislation in regard to dozer operations


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for operations

1.1 Read or listen to supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification where necessary

1.2 Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards

1.3 Conduct routine pre operational checks

1.4 Observe safety rules and regulations, including site rules and legislation and site specific instructions

2. Operate a dozer

2.1 Undertake start-up, park-up, shut-down and communications procedures as required by site specific requirements

2.2 Conduct operations within equipment and operational limitations

2.3 Use safe work practices

2.4 Undertake work in accordance with the agreed plan and within the operating capacities and manufacturer's specifications

2.5 Carry out all work with consideration of environmental impact

3. Carry out basic operator maintenance

3.1 Follow shut down procedures

3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance

3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage

3.4 Clean, secure and store machinery

3.5 Maintain machinery use records

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Read or listen to supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification where necessary 
Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards 
Conduct routine pre operational checks 
Observe safety rules and regulations, including site rules and legislation and site specific instructions 
Undertake start-up, park-up, shut-down and communications procedures as required by site specific requirements 
Conduct operations within equipment and operational limitations 
Use safe work practices 
Undertake work in accordance with the agreed plan and within the operating capacities and manufacturer's specifications 
Carry out all work with consideration of environmental impact 
Follow shut down procedures 
Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance 
Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage 
Clean, secure and store machinery 
Maintain machinery use records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCMOM209 - Conduct dozer operations
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