This unit applies to the operation and maintenance of scrapers used for earthwork projects.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for operations

1.1. Safety rules and regulations, including site rules and legislation and site specific instructions are observed.

1.2. Pre start checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer's and site authorised procedures.

1.3. Briefings or hand over details are received, interpreted and clarified in accordance with site requirements.

2. Operate scraper

2.1. Start-up, park-up, shut-down and communication procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' and/or site specific requirements.

2.2. Scraper operations are conducted, controlled and monitored with equipment and operational limitations.

3. Carry out basic operator maintenance

3.1. Inspection and fault finding are conducted in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and reported.

3.2. Routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks are carried out to manufacturers' specifications.

3.3. Minor maintenance is carried out to manufacturers' and/or site requirements.

3.4. Records are maintained in accordance with site requirements.

3.5. Washing vehicle and housekeeping is carried out to manufacturer's or site requirements.

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

access, interpret and apply technical information

maintain equipment records

use relevant hand tools

work wearing personal protective equipment

operate front end loaders in accordance with site/manufacturer's specifications

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

site and equipment safety requirement

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational and maintenance procedures

environmental legislation and impacts of scraper operations.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

operate the machine safely

operate the machine's features and attachments consistent with operator manual

carry out day to day servicing and minor maintenance.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Type of works conducted may include:

irrigation channels and storages

shed sites

farm dams.

Types of machines include:

all types and sizes of scrapers deployed in rural landscapes.

Unit sector

Machinery operation and maintenance

This unit contains employability skills.