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Conduct tip truck operations

Conduct tip truck operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIVEH304D
State Code
WH739
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
14/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct tip truck operations in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory and technical specialist roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for tip truck operations
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply vehicle haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtained, confirm and apply work requirements such as; shift briefings/handover details/work orders, /plans/specifications/quality requirements/operational details
  • 1.3 Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements per the project traffic management plan
  • 1.4 Select vehicle, tools and equipment
  • 1.5 Check tools and equipment for serviceability and rectify or report faults
  • 1.6 Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan
2. Conduct tip truck pre-operational checks
  • 2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown
  • 2.2 Check tip truck controls and functions, including tray, steering, brakes and manoeuvrability for serviceability and ensure any faults are rectified or reported
3. Operate tip truck
  • 3.1 Identify and manage site operating hazards and risks, apply safe operating techniques
  • 3.2 Manage engine power, ensure efficiency of truck movements, and minimise strain on the engine, drive line and gears
  • 3.3 Coordinate engine power with gear selection, ensure smooth transition and operation within torque range
  • 3.4 Operate tip truck to work instructions
  • 3.5 Monitor road/traffic conditions, consider road conditions, traffic flow, distance and load, ensure safety of people, property, equipment, loads and facilities
  • 3.6 Halt vehicle smoothly, using the engine retarder, gears and brakes
4. Load, transport and tip materials
  • 4.1 Position tip truck at load and discharge points with a minimum of manoeuvre
  • 4.2 Carry out smooth and controlled tip truck movements including the raising and lowering of the tray
  • 4.3 Ensure weight and distribution of load is assessed for type of material and size of vehicle within vehicle capacity
  • 4.4 Maintain safety and security of load, including load cover requirements, from loading site to discharge site
  • 4.5 Discharge load on slope and/or over face at fill site
  • 4.6 Dump/spread material evenly, to work instructions
  • 4.7 Clear, lower and secure tray before resuming travel
5. Carry out operator maintenance
  • 5.1 Ensure tip truck is safely parked and prepared for operator maintenance and shutdown
  • 5.2 Conduct visual and physical inspection and fault finding
  • 5.3 Remove and replace defective parts
  • 5.4 Carry out scheduled maintenance
  • 5.5 Maintain/update and submit vehicle written records
6. Clean up
  • 6.1 Clear work area and dispose of, or recycle, materials
  • 6.2 Clean, check, maintain and store vehicle, tools and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC372 RIIVEH304B Conduct tip truck operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD16 RIIVEH304E Conduct tip truck operations Unit of competency