Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a side loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle (the ‘vehicle’).
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Application of the Unit
Vehicle must be operated in compliance with vehicle licence requirements and regulations relating to the relevant state/territory and traffic authorities.
Vehicle is operated with limited or no supervision, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Follow safety requirements |
1.1 |
Operator and third party safety is observed in accordance with organisational/manufacturer and legislative requirements |
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Vehicle controls are checked and operated in accordance with organisational/manufacturer requirements |
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Vehicle cleaning and non-technical maintenance is undertaken in accordance with organisational/manufacturer requirements |
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Safety items are used and stored in accordance with organisational/manufacturer requirements |
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Defective equipment is reported in accordance with organisational/manufacturer requirements |
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Load product into vehicle |
2.1 |
Vehicle is made ready to operate in accordance with organisational/manufacturer requirements |
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Product streams to be collected are identified |
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Documentation (paper or electronic) provided is used to determine locations to collect product |
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2.4 |
Product is deposited into vehicle collection area (hopper) in accordance with organisational/manufacturer and legislative requirements |
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Blockages and non-compliant product are cleared in accordance with organisational/manufacturer and legislative requirements |
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Prior to travel, product is removed from ground and no product is left on lifting equipment, vehicle or body |
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Compact product in vehicle |
3.1 |
Loading of product within vehicle body is monitored |
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Compaction equipment is operated in accordance with organisational/manufacturer requirements |
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Once vehicle reaches gross vehicle mass (GVM), compaction/loading is ceased in accordance with relevant organisational/manufacturer and relevant state/territory legislation |
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Unload product from vehicle and complete relevant documentation |
4.1 |
Vehicle is positioned on level, stable ground to ensure vehicle safety and stability when unloading |
4.2 |
Vehicle is positioned to allow unloading, in accordance with site, organisational/manufacturer and legislative requirements |
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4.3 |
Unloading equipment is operated in accordance with organisational/manufacturer and legislative requirements |
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4.4 |
Return of equipment used to transit position is ensured |
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4.5 |
Documentation for unloaded product is completed in accordance with organisational/manufacturer and legislative requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts. Resources for assessment include access to:
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Method of assessment |
Practical assessment must:
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. Use of a simulator is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency. |
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. |
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Equipment fitted to the vehicle may include: |
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Loading and unloading sites may include: |
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Personal safety measures may include: |
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Eco driving includes: |
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Factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions include: |
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Workplace procedures may include: |
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Documentation and records may include: |
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Applicable procedures and codes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
C – Vehicle Operation