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Operate concrete agitator trucks

Operate concrete agitator trucks

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON3054
State Code
OCQ43
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate concrete agitator trucks. It includes safely operating, positioning and manoeuvring the truck to load, transport and discharge concrete mix at the work site. It requires conducting pre-operational checks and driver maintenance.A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency. Candidates must hold a current, nationally recognised licence required to operate the concrete agitator truck. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia modelCode of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to operate concrete agitator truck.
  • 1.1 Interpret work instructions for concrete agitator truck operation and clarify requirements with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Plan work tasks to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Identify hazards associated with planned concrete agitator truck operation and apply risk controls in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 Select hand tools and maintenance equipment associated with truck, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 1.5 Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE).
2 Conduct concrete agitator truck pre-operational checks.
  • 2.1 Carry out truck pre-start, start-up, park and shut-down procedures including emergency shut-down in accordance with manufacturer and site requirements.
  • 2.2 Check truck controls and functions for serviceability and rectify or report faults.
  • 2.3 Check agitator controls and functions for serviceability and rectify or report faults.
3 Operate concrete agitator truck.
  • 3.1 Manage engine power to ensure efficient truck movements and to minimise damage to engine and gears.
  • 3.2 Coordinate engine power with gear selection ensuring smooth transition and operation within torque range.
  • 3.3 Drive truck safely in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 3.4 Monitor road and traffic conditions and adjust truck operation as required to ensure safety.
  • 3.5 Bring truck to a halt smoothly using engine retarder, gears and brakes to minimise truck wear and tear.
4 Load, transport and discharge concrete.
  • 4.1 Position truck at load and discharge points with minimum manoeuvres.
  • 4.2 Load truck with concrete mix specified for the job, and with volume or weight of load within authorised carrying capacity of agitator.
  • 4.3 Move truck from loading to discharge point safely and smoothly avoiding surge and sway.
  • 4.4 Discharge concrete in accordance with work instructions.
  • 4.5 Monitor and maintain discharge systems including chutes and adaptors throughout operations.
5 Carry out operator maintenance.
  • 5.1 Park truck safely, prepare for maintenance, and shut down in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
  • 5.2 Carry out basic diagnostic procedures on truck and agitator components and record results in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
  • 5.3 Remove and replace defective parts safely and effectively in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
  • 5.4 Carry out regular scheduled maintenance tasks in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
6 Clean up.
  • 6.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 6.2 Clean, check, maintain and store truck, bowl, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
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State Code National Code Title Type
OAP24 CPCCCO3054 Operate concrete agitator trucks Unit of competency