Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the conduct of tip truck operations in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning and preparing, conducting pre-operational checks, operating a tip truck, loading, transporting and tipping materials, carrying out driver maintenance, and cleaning up. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role 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 and procedures relevant to the work activity 1.2. Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained, confirmed and applied to the allocated task 1.3. Signage requirements are identified and obtained from the project traffic management plan and implemented 1.4. Vehicle, tools and equipment selected to carry out tip truck tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported 1.5. Environmental protection requirements are identified from the project environmental management plan, confirmed and applied to the allocated task |
2. Conduct machine pre-operational checks |
2.1. Pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown procedures are carried out 2.2. Tip truck controls and functions, including tray, steering, brakes and manoeuvrability are checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported |
3. Operate truck |
3.1. Site hazards associated with tip truck operations are identified and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk 3.2. Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency of truck movements and to minimise damage to the engine and gears 3.3. Engine power is coordinated with gear selection ensuring smooth transition and operation within torque range 3.4. Tip truck is operated to work instructions 3.5. Road/traffic conditions are constantly monitored taking into account of road standards, traffic flow, distance and load, ensuring no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities 3.6. Vehicle is brought to a halt smoothly, minimising the wear and tear on vehicle using the engine retarder, gears and brakes |
4. Load, transport and tip materials |
4.1. Vehicle is positioned at load and discharge points with a minimum of manoeuvre 4.2. Tip truck movements including the raising and lowering of the tray are smooth and controlled 4.3. Weight and distribution of load is assessed for type of material and size of vehicle to ensure it is within vehicle capacity 4.4. Safety and security of load, including load cover requirements, are maintained from loading site to discharge site 4.5. Load is discharged on slope and/or over face at fill site 4.6. Material is dumped/spread evenly to work instructions 4.7. Tray is cleared, lowered and secured before resuming travel |
5. Carry out operator maintenance |
5.1. Tip truck is safely parked, prepared for operator maintenance and shutdown 5.2. Inspection and fault finding are conducted 5.3. Defective parts are removed and replaced safely and effectively 5.4. Regular programmed maintenance tasks are carried out |
6. Clean up |
6.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled 6.2. Vehicle, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored |
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 of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to conduct tip truck operations:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to conduct tip truck 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
Compliance documentation and procedures may include: |
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Quality requirements may include: |
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Tools and equipment includes: |
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Tip truck tasks should include: |
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Tip trucks may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Operator maintenance may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Vehicle Operations
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.