Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and shift materials using skid steer loaders with the standard bucket attachment.
This unit applies to those working in operational roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisted by someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and Unload Plant or equivalent.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 skid steer loader operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply skid steer loader operations documentation 1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risk and implement control measures in line with workplace policies 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 1.5 Obtain, identify and implement traffic signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices 1.6 Select required skid steer loader equipment and confirm suitability for work activities 1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for skid steer loader, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies 1.8 Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity |
2. Operate skid steer loader in line with established requirements | 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 Drive and operate skid steer loader using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures 2.4 Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 2.5 Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms |
3. Load, carry and place materials to complete work activity | 3.1 Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine 3.2 Position machinery to ensure stable and effective shift of materials according to work requirements 3.3 Shift materials safely and effectively, using hand, audible and communication signals, in line with workplace procedures 3.4 Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures |
4. Relocate the skid steer loader | 4.1 Prepare skid steer loader for relocation according to workplace procedures 4.2 Move skid steer loader safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements 4.3 Assist loading and unloading machine from float/trailer in line with workplace procedures |
5. Conduct housekeeping activities | 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures 5.2 Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment 5.3 Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
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 |
Sectors
Coal mining
Extractive
Metalliferous mining