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Evidence Guide: SIFTVM003A - Operate a backhoe, front-end loader or excavator

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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SIFTVM003A - Operate a backhoe, front-end loader or excavator

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan and prepare work.

  1. Evaluate work activity and determine most productive operating techniques.
  2. Obtain permits and licences where required according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  3. Adjust, change and inflate tracks or tyres according to manufacturer instructions and site conditions.
  4. Carry out start-up park, shut-down and communications procedures according to manufacturer instructions and site-specific requirements.
  5. Check backhoe or loader controlsand functions and report faults according to workplace policies and procedures.
Evaluate work activity and determine most productive operating techniques.

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Obtain permits and licences where required according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

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Adjust, change and inflate tracks or tyres according to manufacturer instructions and site conditions.

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Carry out start-up park, shut-down and communications procedures according to manufacturer instructions and site-specific requirements.

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Check backhoe or loader controlsand functions and report faults according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Read and interpret site drawings and plans.

  1. Devise work schedules and methods consistent with job requirements.
  2. Interpret information written on survey pegs and establish depth and grade to site plans.
  3. Identify, verify and mark location of services according to plans and drawings.
  4. Identify features from site drawings or plans.
  5. Identify and clarify levels on survey pegs according to workplace policies and procedures.
Devise work schedules and methods consistent with job requirements.

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Interpret information written on survey pegs and establish depth and grade to site plans.

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Identify, verify and mark location of services according to plans and drawings.

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Identify features from site drawings or plans.

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Identify and clarify levels on survey pegs according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Operate backhoe, front-end loader or excavator.

  1. Drive machine according to traffic regulations, OHS procedures, site plans and operating conditions.
  2. Select appropriate machines and fit appropriate attachments according to job requirements, soil and rock types, and soil conditions.
  3. Maintain safe grip and productivity according to operating conditions.
  4. Strip topsoil according to job specifications.
  5. Carry out excavation boxing according to job specifications.
  6. Carry out excavations around existing underground services according to job specifications.
  7. Mix materials according to job specifications.
  8. Carry out backfilling, levelling, spreading and landfilling or landscaping according to job specifications and tolerances.
Drive machine according to traffic regulations, OHS procedures, site plans and operating conditions.

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Select appropriate machines and fit appropriate attachments according to job requirements, soil and rock types, and soil conditions.

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Maintain safe grip and productivity according to operating conditions.

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Strip topsoil according to job specifications.

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Carry out excavation boxing according to job specifications.

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Carry out excavations around existing underground services according to job specifications.

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Mix materials according to job specifications.

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Carry out backfilling, levelling, spreading and landfilling or landscaping according to job specifications and tolerances.

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Attach, secure, lift, carry and place materials.

  1. Establish weight of load and select and attach appropriate slings and gear.
  2. Secure and check slings and attachments.
  3. Carry out slinging, lifting, carrying and placing of materials according to job specifications, relevant legislation and manufacturer instructions.
  4. Handle loads safely and identify and avoid on-site hazards.
  5. Observe communication protocols to ensure safety of operator and other personnel according to workplace policies and procedures.
  6. Position machine according to type of haul vehicle and job specifications.
  7. Load trucks and wagons according to job specifications and workplace policies and procedures.
Establish weight of load and select and attach appropriate slings and gear.

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Secure and check slings and attachments.

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Carry out slinging, lifting, carrying and placing of materials according to job specifications, relevant legislation and manufacturer instructions.

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Handle loads safely and identify and avoid on-site hazards.

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Observe communication protocols to ensure safety of operator and other personnel according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Position machine according to type of haul vehicle and job specifications.

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Load trucks and wagons according to job specifications and workplace policies and procedures.

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Maintain backhoe, front-end loader or excavator.

  1. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.
  2. Carry out minor maintenance according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.
  3. Remove and replace worn or defective parts according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.
  4. Provide support for major vehicle maintenance tasks according to workplace policies and procedures.
  5. Record maintenance work according to workplace policies and procedures.
  6. Clean and store machine attachments according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.
Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.

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Carry out minor maintenance according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.

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Remove and replace worn or defective parts according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.

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Provide support for major vehicle maintenance tasks according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Record maintenance work according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Clean and store machine attachments according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.

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Shut down and clean up.

  1. Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.
  2. Dispose of waste material according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.

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Dispose of waste material according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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.

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to safely operate and maintain a backhoe, front-end loader or excavator inclusive of all attachments, tools and equipment

knowledge of relevant legislation, workplace policies and procedures for the safe operation of all tools, equipment and machinery

operating a backhoe, front-end loader or excavator on multiple occasions to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills in a facility where a backhoe, front-end loader or excavator can be operated safely

access to relevant documentation, such as site plans

access to a backhoe, front-end loader or excavator and attachments.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of candidate preparing, operating and maintaining a backhoe, front-end loader or excavator for a range of different job specifications

review of completed maintenance schedules for backhoe, front-end loader or excavator

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIFBCR023A Dig a grave using machinery.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills, including clear and direct communication and active listening and questioning techniques, to identify, confirm and conduct all work requirements

problem-solving skills to identify and address on-site hazards

literacy and numeracy skills to read and interpret plans and site drawings, complete maintenance reports and calculate load requirements

organisational skills to determine and assemble appropriate tools, equipment and machine attachments.

Required knowledge

manufacturer instructions for machine operation and maintenance

broad working knowledge of relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to OHS and required permits and licences for operating excavation machinery

workplace policies and procedures relevant to safe and efficient operations

local soil types and conditions and their relevance to machine operations.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Work activity may include:

loading dump trucks, wagons, hoppers, grizzlies and chutes

stockpiling

mixing materials

stripping and spreading topsoil

laser levelling

backfilling

excavating trenches

lifting materials

laying pipes.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

standard operating policies and procedures

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

maintenance and reporting schedules

communication procedures

OHS procedures

waste disposal

emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures.

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

OHS

workers' compensation

cemetery Acts and by-laws

Public Safety Acts

Crematorium Acts

local government regulations

Lands Act

Public Health Act

Environment Protection Act

Australian standards

Worksafe Australia certification and standards

licensing requirements.

Backhoe or loader controlsand functions may include:

bucket

brakes

manoeuvrability

serviceability.

Features may include:

structures

designated parking areas

haul roads

unstable ground.

Operating conditions may include:

day and night visibility

prevailing winds

dust

rain.

Soil conditions may include:

soil types

rock types

soil compaction

moisture content.

Materials may include:

clay

silt

stone

gravel

mud

sand

topsoil

concrete

bituminous mixes

steel, plastic or concrete pipes.

On-site hazards may include:

uneven or unstable terrain

trees

overhead service lines

bridges

surrounding buildings

obstructions

structures

facilities

dangerous materials

recently filled trenches

unauthorised movement.

Communication protocols may include:

two-way radios

reporting defects either verbally or in writing

hand signals

site-specific instructions

mobile phones.