Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the operating of a range of small plant and equipment in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes the planning and preparation for work, the conducting of pre-operational checks, the use of the plant and/or equipment, and carrying out operator maintenance and cleaning up.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational, service and maintenance roles, at worksites within:
- Civil construction
- Coal mining
- Drilling
- Extractive industries
- Metalliferous mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to operate small plant and equipment 1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allotted task 1.3. Obtain, confirm and apply to the allotted task safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures 1.4. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job 1.5. Identify, confirm and apply to the allotted task environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan |
2. Conduct pre-operational checks |
2.1. Select fuel and lubricants according to manufacturer's specifications 2.2. Check and adjust fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid and water levels according to manufacturer's manual 2.3. Secure/tighten and maintain bolts, nuts, guards and attachment couplings in accordance with manufacturer's instructions 2.4. Check and adjust function of controls and gauges where necessary to comply with manufacturer's manual 2.5. Conduct standard start-up and shutdown procedures according to requirements of operator's manual |
3. Use small plant and equipment |
3.1. Identify site hazards associated with small plant and equipment operations and establish appropriate controls in accordance with the requirements of the site safety plan 3.2. Identify and apply operating techniques for small plant and equipment to achieve optimum output in accordance with manufacture's design specifications while maintaining specified tolerances 3.3. Operate machine to produce results within design specifications to meet specified tolerances 3.4. Safely locate plant and equipment when not in immediate use |
4. Carry out operator maintenance |
4.1. Shutdown plant/equipment and prepare it for maintenance as per manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements 4.2. Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with the manufacture's specifications and/or organisational requirements 4.3. Remove and replace defective parts safely and effectively according to manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements 4.4. Carry out regular programmed maintenance tasks in accordance with the manufacturer's and/or organisational requirements |
5. Clean up |
5.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 5.2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, equipment and tools in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to operate small plant and equipment:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to operate small plant and equipment :
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Work instructions may include: |
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Safety requirements may include: |
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Environmental protection requirements may include: |
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Small plant and equipment must include Power Sources and at least three other categories. These may include but are not limited to: |
Power Sources include:
Compaction equipment may include:
Concrete equipment may include:
Excavation equipment may include:
Maintenance equipment may include:
Water equipment may include:
Lighting equipment may include:
Lifting and materials handling
Traffic Management may include:
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Operator maintenance is to include: |
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Operator maintenance may also include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Service and Maintenance
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.