Elements and Performance Criteria

Compliance documentation and procedures may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
OHS requirements including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
safe operating procedures including (but not limited to) recognising and preventing hazards associated with fill-site traffic movement, overhead services, other machines, personnel, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public
safe parking practices including (but not limited to) ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/ machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movement
hazards and risks including (but not limited to) uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials
emergency procedures related to this unit including (but not limited to) emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation
environmental requirements including (but not limited to) organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Quality requirements may include:
dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction
Tools and equipment includes:
the hand tools and maintenance equipment associated with the particular tip truck
Tip truck tasks should include:
the transporting and tipping of soils, sand, rocks and construction gravels on public roads and worksites
static tipping and mobile tipping and spreading, discharging/tipping on slopes and discharging/tipping over edges
discharging into bins and hoppers and spreading aggregate
Tip trucks may include:
self-propelled vehicle designed for on road use to transport a variety of construction materials to and from construction sites
vehicles that are rigid (with or without a dog trailer) or articulated
various configurations of tip trucks, the number of vehicle axles, the weight of each vehicle and load capacities are dependent on the vehicle class
loads that are normally discharged by tipping from the rear of the vehicle or trailer but, methods of material discharge may also include side and belly dumping
National Licence Classes for trucks
MR (Medium rigid) - a vehicle (2 axle only) which is greater than 8t GVM, plus a trailer of not more than 9t GVM
HR (Heavy Rigid) - a vehicle (no axle limit) which is greater than 8t GVM, plus a trailer of not more than 9t GVM
HC (Heavy combination) - a heavy rigid vehicle with a trailer greater than 9t GVM or a prime mover and semi trailer
MC (Multi combination) - multi-combination vehicles like Road Trains and B-Double Vehicles. Also includes vehicles in class 'HC'.
Materials may include:
materials may include but are not limited to clays, silts, stone, gravel, mud, rock, sand, topsoil, bituminous mixes, timber, blended materials, organic materials, typical construction site materials/waste and aggregates
rock types may include metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary
Operator maintenance may include:
cleaning, authorised servicing and the monitoring, recording and reporting of faults
the conduct of authorised minor replacements
the provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities

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 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:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting tip truck operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of tip truck operations
working with others to undertake and complete the conduct of tip truck operations that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of tip truck operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
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:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete tip truck operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.