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Operate a side loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle

Operate a side loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC3089
State Code
AWM82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a side loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle (the ‘vehicle’).It includes following safety requirements, loading product onto vehicle, compacting product in vehicle, unloading product from vehicle and completing documentation. Vehicle must be operated in compliance with relevant state/territory and traffic authority vehicle licence requirements and regulations.Vehicle is operated with limited or no supervision, with accountability and 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 Follow safety requirements
  • 1.1 Operator and third party safety is maintained in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements
  • 1.2 Vehicle controls are checked and operated in accordance with organisational and manufacturer requirements
  • 1.3 Vehicle cleaning and non-technical maintenance is undertaken in accordance with organisational and manufacturer requirements
  • 1.4 Safety items are used and stored in accordance with organisational and manufacturer requirements
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.6 Defective equipment is reported in accordance with organisational and manufacturer requirements
2 Load product into vehicle
  • 2.1 Vehicle is made ready to operate in accordance with organisational and manufacturer requirements
  • 2.2 Product streams to be collected are identified
  • 2.3 Documentation (paper or electronic) provided is used to determine locations to collect product
  • 2.4 Product is deposited into vehicle collection area (hopper) in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements
  • 2.5 Blockages are cleared and non-compliant product is reported in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements
  • 2.6 Prior to travel, product is removed from ground and no product is left on lifting equipment, vehicle or vehicle body
3 Compact product in vehicle
  • 3.1 Loading of product within vehicle body is monitored
  • 3.2 Compaction equipment is operated in accordance with organisational and manufacturer requirements
  • 3.3 Once vehicle reaches gross vehicle mass (GVM), compaction/loading is ceased in accordance with relevant organisational, manufacturer and relevant state/territory legislation
4 Unload product from vehicle and complete relevant documentation
  • 4.1 Vehicle is positioned on level, stable ground to ensure vehicle safety and stability when unloading
  • 4.2 Vehicle is positioned to allow unloading, in accordance with site, organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements
  • 4.3 Unloading equipment is operated in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements
  • 4.4 Return of equipment used to transit position is ensured
  • 4.5 Documentation for unloaded product is completed in accordance with organisational, manufacturer and legislative requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI803 TLIC3089A Operate a side loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle Unit of competency