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Conduct grader operations

Conduct grader operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM206A
State Code
D7009
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the process of conducting grader operations in an earthworks environment and describes the standard required to: operate the machine safely; operate the machine's features and attachments consistent with operator manual; carry out day to day servicing and minor maintenance.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for operations
  • 1.1. Safety rules and regulations, including site rules and legislation and site specific instructions are observed.
  • 1.2. Pre start checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer's and site authorised procedures.
  • 1.3. Briefings or hand over details are received, interpreted and clarified in accordance with site requirements.
2. Operate grader
  • 2.1. Start-up, park-up, shut-down and communications procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturers and/or site specific requirements.
  • 2.2. Grader controls and functions, including blade, scarifies, articulation, wheel tilt and manoeuvring are used to complete a range of tasks.
  • 2.3. Safe towing of equipment and plant is carried out in accordance with the authorised equipment and/or connection capabilities.
3. Carry out basic operator maintenance
  • 3.1. Inspection and fault finding are conducted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and/or site requirements.
  • 3.2. Routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks are carried out to manufacturers and/or site requirements.
  • 3.3. Minor maintenance is carried out to manufacturers and/or site requirements.
  • 3.4. Records are maintained in accordance with site requirements.
  • 3.5. Vehicle washing is carried out to manufacturer's specifications and/or site requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Type of works conducted may include

irrigation channels
shed sites
tracks
erosion control.
Types of machines include:
all types and sizes of graders deployed in rural landscapes.
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.
Overview of assessment

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
operate the machine safely
operate the machine's features and attachments consistent with operator manual
carry out day to day servicing and minor maintenance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ34 AHCMOM206 Conduct grader operations Unit of competency