ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Plan and prepare for hydraulic excavator operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply hydraulic excavator documentation

1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities

1.5 Access, interpret and clarify geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work

1.6 Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others

1.7 Select required hydraulic excavator equipment and confirm suitability for work activities

1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies

1.9 Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity

2. Operate hydraulic excavator in line with established requirements to complete work activity

2.1 Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures

2.2 Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures

2.3 Walk excavator and position for operation

2.4 Select and modify the operating technique suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions and according to workplace procedures

2.5 Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms and in line with manufacturers’ specifications

2.6 Distribute bulk materials into materials handling equipment considering load limits, and ensuring equipment stability

2.7 Side cast bulk materials

2.8 Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

2.9 Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures

3. Carry out housekeeping activities

3.1 Clear work area and dispose or recycle materials according to workplace procedures

3.2 Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

3.3 Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices

Skill

Description

Reading

Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations

Numeracy

Uses equipment operating capacity schedule to confirm safe weight load limits