Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a lift on/lift off (skip/marrell) collection vehicle (the ‘vehicle’).
It includes following safety requirements, loading project bins onto vehicles, unloading product from vehicles and completing documentation, and unloading product bins from vehicles.
Vehicle operation must be carried out in compliance with relevant state/territory and traffic authority vehicle licence requirements and regulations.
Work is performed with limited or no supervision, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Follow safety requirements | 1.1 | Operator and third party safety is observed in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements |
1.2 | Vehicle controls are checked and operated in accordance with organisational, manufacturer requirements | ||
1.3 | Vehicle cleaning and non-technical maintenance is undertaken in accordance with organisational and manufacturer requirements | ||
1.4 | Safety items are used and stored in accordance with organisational and manufacturer requirements | ||
1.5 | Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented | ||
1.6 | Defective equipment is reported in accordance with organisational and manufacturer requirements | ||
2 | Load product bin onto vehicle | 2.1 | Vehicle is made ready to operate in accordance with organisational and manufacturer requirements |
2.2 | Product streams to be collected are identified | ||
2.3 | Documentation provided is used to determine location/s to collect product | ||
2.4 | Prior to (manual tarping) or after (automated tarping) loading product bin onto vehicle, covering of load is determined | ||
2.5 | Product bin is loaded onto vehicle in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements. | ||
2.6 | Product bin is secured to vehicle in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements | ||
2.7 | Product is removed from ground and no product is left on lifting equipment, vehicle or vehicle body | ||
2.8 | Prior to travel, load covers are tied down in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements | ||
3 | Unload product from vehicle and complete relevant documentation | 3.1 | Vehicle is positioned on level, stable ground to ensure vehicle safety and stability when unloading |
3.2 | Vehicle is positioned to allow unloading, in accordance with site, organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements | ||
3.3 | Load covers (tarps) are removed in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements | ||
3.4 | Unloading equipment is operated in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements | ||
3.5 | Return of equipment used to transit position is ensured | ||
3.6 | Documentation for unloaded product is completed in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements | ||
4 | Unload product bin from vehicle | 4.1 | Vehicle is positioned on level, stable ground to ensure vehicle safety and stability when unloading |
4.2 | Vehicle is positioned to allow unloading, in accordance with site, organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements | ||
4.3 | Unloading equipment is operated in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements | ||
4.4 | Return of equipment used to transit position is ensured | ||
4.5 | Documentation for unloaded product bin is completed in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements | ||
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include: |
applying appropriate techniques for loading and unloading vehicle applying correct manual handling techniques when operating vehicle and/or product containers applying eco-driving techniques applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards identifying, loading and transporting product streams in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work monitoring performance of vehicle and equipment and taking appropriate action as required operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures operating vehicle cabin functions correctly positioning product containers/bins manually reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs working collaboratively with others. |
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: |
customer requirements when picking up product or delivering product to a product collection facility organisational and manufacturer procedures for transporting product in the vehicle relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority road rules, regulations, permits and licence requirements safe pickup and delivery of product to and from site vehicle loading and unloading procedures workplace documentation workplace driving and operational instructions. |
Assessment Conditions
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Resources for assessment include: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
C – Vehicle Operation