Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake dozer operations.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for operations |
1.1 Read or listen to supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification where necessary 1.2 Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards 1.3 Conduct routine pre operational checks 1.4 Observe safety rules and regulations, including site rules and legislation and site specific instructions |
2. Operate a dozer |
2.1 Undertake start-up, park-up, shut-down and communications procedures as required by site specific requirements 2.2 Conduct operations within equipment and operational limitations 2.3 Use safe work practices 2.4 Undertake work in accordance with the agreed plan and within the operating capacities and manufacturer's specifications 2.5 Carry out all work with consideration of environmental impact |
3. Carry out basic operator maintenance |
3.1 Follow shut down procedures 3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance 3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage 3.4 Clean, secure and store machinery 3.5 Maintain machinery use records |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCMOM209A Conduct dozer operations.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72