The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables relate to this particular unit:
Unit scope | Small plant and equipment are classed in the following categories: Pneumatic powered (jackhammers, trench rammers or wacker tamping rammers) Electrically powered (alternators/generators, battery chargers, compressors, circular saws, concrete mixers, hammer drills or lighting sets) Petrol or diesel driven (brush cutters, compressors, concrete mixers, emulsion screed boards, masonry concrete saws, post hole diggers, telescopic tree pruners, vibrator concrete pencil or water pumps) Other (solar powered sign boards, small pedestrian manually operated rollers) Power sources may include 240 volt electricity, compressed air and petrol/diesel motors and hydraulics Operator maintenance is to include cleaning, authorised servicing and the monitoring, recording and reporting of faults. It may also include the conduct of authorised minor replacements |
Safety (OH&S) | OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of first aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and workplace policies and practices Safe operating procedures are to include but not be limited to recognising and preventing hazards associated with underground and overhead services, other machines, personnel restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public Hazards and risks may include but not be limited to uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials Emergency procedures related to equipment operation are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation |
Environmental Requirements | Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management |
Quality Requirements | Quality requirements may include but not be limited to dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction |
Statutory/Regulatory Authorities | State/Regulatory Authorities may include Federal, State and Local Authorities |
Materials | Materials associated with the use of small plant and equipment may include but are not limited to water, clays, silts, stone, gravel, mud, rock, sand, topsoil, bituminous mixes, timber, fuels and oils, power leads, replacement parts and consumables |
Communications | Communications are to include but not be limited to verbal instructions and fault reporting and may include two way radio, hand signals, mobile phone, site specific instructions, written instructions or instructions related to job/task On site meeting processes may include notification/ scheduling (time, place, purpose), task discussions and local coordination of procedural and operational issues |
Information | Information sources may include but not be limited to verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches Safe work procedures related to the operation of small plant and equipment on construction sites Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to small plant and equipment operations and the environment Manufacturers’ specifications and instructions Organisation work specifications and requirements. Instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel Relevant Australian Standards |