Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:09 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Conduct front-end loader operations

Conduct front-end loader operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM207A
State Code
D7010
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit covers the process of using front-end loaders on rural lands and defines 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 front-end loader
  • 2.1. Start-up, park-up, shut-down and communication procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' and/or site specific requirements.
  • 2.2. Front-end loader operations are conducted, controlled and monitored within equipment and operational limitations.
  • 2.3. Safe operating practices, including operating controls, monitoring gauges and systems, conducting safety checks and use of two way radio for communication are carried out within manufacturers' and/or site specific requirements.
  • 2.4. Loading technique is selected and modified to appropriately meet changing work conditions which may include variable grades, work under high faces, work with varying materials, haulage units and materials handling facilities.
  • 2.5. Safe towing practices are demonstrated in accordance with the authorised equipment and connection capabilities.
3. Carry out basic operator maintenance
  • 3.1. Inspection and fault finding are conducted in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and/or site requirements and reported.
  • 3.2. Routine operational servicing and lubrication 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 and housekeeping is carried out to manufacturers' and/or site requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Applications may include:
all types of projects on farms and rural lands.
Safe operations may include:
safe working limits (SWL) of machine
moving loads
working with other equipment and machinery
working near overhead powerlines and underground facilities.
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
BAT56 AHCMOM207 Conduct front-end loader operations Unit of competency