Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the conducting roller operations in the civil construction industry. It includes: planning and preparing; conducting machine pre-operational checks; selecting, removing and fitting attachments; operating and relocating the machine; and carrying out operator maintenance and clean up.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in mobile plant operator roles, at worksites within:
- Civil construction
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to roller operations in the civil construction industry 1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions to the allotted task 1.3. Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements to the allotted task 1.4. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan 1.5. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, and check them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 1.6. Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements to the allotted task |
2. Conduct machine pre-operational checks |
2.1. Carry out Pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown procedures 2.2. Check, rectify or report roller controls and functions for serviceability and any faults |
3. Operate roller |
3.1. Identify site hazards and use safe operating techniques to minimise risk 3.2. Identify and apply operating techniques to achieve optimum output while achieving specified tolerances 3.3. Operate roller to work instructions in accordance with procedures |
4. Select, remove and fit attachments |
4.1. Select attachment for the task 4.2. Remove and fit attachment 4.3. Test attachment to ensure correct fitting and operation 4.4. Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits 4.5. Clean and store removed attachments in designated location |
5. Relocate the roller |
5.1. Move the roller safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements 5.2. Prepare the roller for relocation |
6. Carry out machine operator maintenance |
6.1. Safely park , shutdown and prepare the roller for maintenance 6.2. Conduct inspection and fault finding 6.3. Remove and replace defective parts safely and effectively 6.4. Carry out regular programmed maintenance tasks |
7. Clean up |
7.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 7.2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment |
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 conduct roller operations:
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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 conduct roller operations:
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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
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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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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A roller : |
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Types of rollers may include: |
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Roller operations are to include: |
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Work instructions may include: |
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Safety requirements may be from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures and include: |
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Environmental protection requirements are obtained from project environmental management plan and may include: |
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Attachments are to include: |
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Roller controls and functions include: |
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Safe parking practices is to include: |
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Programmed maintenance is to include: |
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Programmed maintenance may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Tools and equipment are to include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Mobile Plant Operations
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.