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Operate an agitator

Operate an agitator

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC3071
State Code
AWM88
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely operate an agitator (also known as a concrete mixer), in accordance with relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority licence requirements and regulations for an agitator.It includes systematically and efficiently controlling all vehicle functions, monitoring traffic and road conditions, and managing vehicle condition and performance. It also includes preparing a vehicle, monitoring and maintaining vehicle performance, delivering concrete to site and finalising concrete delivery.Work is performed with limited supervision, and with duty of care responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare vehicle
  • 1.1 Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • 1.2 Pre-operational agitator check is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Concrete is charged to agitator and slump is adjusted in accordance with customer requirements and organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Vehicle exterior is cleaned in accordance with organisational policy and regulatory requirements
  • 1.5 Most efficient route of travel is determined to achieve customer and regulatory requirements
  • 1.6 Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted on to enable safe operation
  • 1.7 Emergency procedures are followed in a driving emergency
2 Monitor and maintain vehicle performance
  • 2.1 Performance position and efficiency of vehicle operation are monitored during use
  • 2.2 Defective or irregular performance and malfunctions are reported to appropriate authority
  • 2.3 Vehicle records are updated and maintained, and information is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Deliver concrete to site
  • 3.1 Pre-site check is completed before entry onto worksite in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn in accordance with workplace policy
  • 3.3 Vehicle is parked and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Ancillary equipment is attached and operated in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.5 Concrete is discharged in accordance with customer requirements, and workplace policy and procedure
4 Finalise concrete delivery
  • 4.1 Relevant documentation is completed on delivery of concrete, in accordance with customer requirements and workplace policy and procedure
  • 4.2 Vehicle is cleaned in accordance with organisational policy and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8275 TLIC3071A Operate an agitator Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODP44 TLIC0017 Operate a concrete agitator Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZR3 TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations Qualification