BCCCM2002C
Use small plant and equipment


Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, the Range Statement, and the Assessment Guidelines of the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Location, interpretation and application of relevant information, standards and specifications

Compliance with site safety plan, OH&S regulations and State/Territory legislation applicable to workplace operations

Compliance with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

The completion of realistic site based tasks using at least one small plant item from two different categories listed in the unit scope.

The application of emergency procedures

The conduct of authorised operator maintenance

Communication and working effectively and safely with others

Relationship to other units

Pre-requisite units are:

BCCCM1001C Follow OH&S policies and procedures

Competency in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Specific knowledge required to achieve the performance criteria

A knowledge of

-Small plant and equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

Basic soil types and characteristics

Site and equipment safety requirements

Small plant and equipment operating techniques related to essential tasks

Processes for interpreting engineering drawings and sketches

Operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

Site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

Materials Safety Data Sheets and materials handling methods

Project quality requirements

Civil construction terminology

Processes for compaction of concrete, soils and granular materials

JSA’s/Safe work method statement

The context of assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated construction site

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off- site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or

Australian Standards requirements

Methods of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Building and Construction industry’s Civil Construction Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the essential underpinning knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency, including those listed above

Specific resource requirements for this unit

The following resources should be made available:

Workplace location or simulated workplace

operational small plant and equipment with appropriate support materials

realistic tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

maintenance materials appropriate to the small plant and equipment

specifications and work instructions


Range Statement

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