Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to conduct excavator operations with grabs, including planning and preparation for work, the conduct of operational checks, the safe and effective operation of the excavator for a range of mandatory tasks, use of attachments and operator maintenance activities Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictions This unit replaces FPIHAR320B Conduct excavator operations with grabs |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves conducting excavator operations with grabs, in a forest environment The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for operation |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting excavator operations with grabs are identified and followed 1.2. Site environmental protection measures are adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations 1.3. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.4. Type and quantity of material to be moved with an excavator is assessed and prepared 1.5. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.6. Level and /or suitable surface for stability of equipment to be used is determined and confirmed 1.7. Excavator operations are planned in line with site procedures and site environmental and heritage concerns 1.8. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Operate excavator |
2.1. All work is conducted in line with work order, environmental and OHS requirements 2.2. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements 2.3. Excavator controls and functions, including implements, brakes and manoeuvrability are checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported 2.4. Site hazards associated with excavator operations are detected and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk 2.5. Operating techniques for the excavator are applied to achieve optimum efficiency in line with manufacturer's design specifications 2.6. Excavator is operated to work instructions in line with organisational operating procedures 2.7. Emergency plan procedures are followed in line with OHS , environmental , legal and site requirements |
3. Lift, carry and place materials |
3.1. Communication practices associated with transportation and lifting of materials are conducted in line with work site procedures and checked between parties 3.2. Weight of load is established in line with operating procedures 3.3. Lifting gear is selected, attached and used in line with safe working load requirements and OHS legislation 3.4. Machinery is positioned ensuring stability and located to effectively shift materials in line with job specifications 3.5. Load is shifted safely and effectively in line with industry safety standards and manufacturer's recommendations 3.6. Load is moved in line with conventional hand and audible signals that meet OHS legislation and/or work site procedures |
4. Carry out machine operator maintenance |
4.1. Excavator is safely parked, prepared for maintenance and shut-down in line with manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements 4.2. Inspection and fault finding are conducted in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements 4.3. Defective parts are removed and replaced safely and effectively in line with manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements 4.4. Regular programmed maintenance tasks are carried out in line with manufacturer's and organisational requirements 4.5. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in line with site environmental management plan 4.6. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in line with manufacturer's' recommendations and standard work practices 4.7. Excavator operational records and reports are completed accurately and processed in line with site procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently conduct excavator operations with grabs in line with organisational requirements |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Environmental protection measures |
may include action to limit the impact to:
may include action to limit the impact of:
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Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Excavator |
is a self-propelled tracked or wheeled machine with an upper structure capable of a minimum of 360° rotation which lifts, elevates, swings and discharges material by the action of attachments fitted to the boom and arm or telescoping boom, without moving the chassis or undercarriage during any part of the working cycle of the machine |
Equipment may include: |
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Environmental and heritage concerns may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Pre start-up checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Hazards may include: |
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Emergency plan may include: |
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Weight of load |
is that prescribed by the manufacturer as not exceeding the allowable capacity of the excavator |
Lifting gear may include: |
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Stability |
is to ensure the excavator is positioned and secured so as not to topple over during operations |
Tasks may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Harvesting and Haulage |