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  • Job Number:

  • Competency check list

  • Client / Site

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Competency Check List

OPERATOR DETAILS

  • OPERATOR NAME

  • EPIC/MQPC CARD NUMBER (if applicable)

  • HEALTH & SAFETY TESTED YES/ NO<br>If NO date of last test:

  • COMPANY NAME Business Unit - Region - Area - Site

  • EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE REFERENCE No.

  • TYPE OF CARD APPLIED FOR

CONFIRMATION OF AUTHORISATION TO DRIVE I confirm that I am authorised to drive the category of plant for the purpose of this assessment.

  • OPERATOR SIGNATURE

  • DATE

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

  • ASSESSOR NAME

  • DATE OF ASSESSMENT

  • ASSESSMENT LOCATION
  • VEHICLE USED

  • VEHICLE CATEGORY (Please select Bucket Capacity in Cubic Meters)

  • WEATHER CONDITIONS ON ASSESSMENT

  • PHOTO ID NUMBER (Photo must be supplied for an operator who does not have a current card, or where the existing photo is no longer a good likeness)

  • WHERE THERE ANY FACTORS NOT ASSESSED? (If yes please select which factors were not assessed)

  • WAS THE OPERATOR COMPETENT IN ALL FACTORS OF THE ASSESSMENT ON WHICH THEY WERE ASSESSED?

1. Daily Pre-Start Checks (Walk Round Inspection)

  • a) Wears correct PPE

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Vehicle safely isolated during pre-start checks

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Checks for external oil leaks

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Completes inspection of tyres including pressure & wheels for damage including rim locks

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Check steps, handrails, mudguards and cleans as necessary

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • f) Checks general condition of body, cab & chassis for damage & defects

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • g) Checks ROPS structure for damage, integrity & mountings (If fitted)

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • h) Windows & mirrors checked for damage and cleaned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • i) Carries out fluid level checks to manufactures specifications & machine design

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • j) Checks pipes and hoses for leaks, chaffing & damage

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • k) Checks engine & fuel system for leaks & contamination

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • l) Checks alternator drive belt tension and condition

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • m) Checks and if required cleans cooling radiator

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • n) Checks security of battery, terminals for condition, & wiring for damage

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • o) Checks hydraulic gear & bucket for damage & wear, weld & joint defects

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • p) Checks quick hitch couplers ( if applicable)

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • Specify type

  • q) Carries out prescribed Autolube system lubrication procedures

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • r) Carries out prescribed manual greasing lubrication procedures

  • Please state system

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • s) Checks visibility aids (and adjusts and cleans as necessary)

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • Specify type

  • Please state

  • t) Checks seatbelt for condition & security

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • u) General good housekeeping of vehicle

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • v) Check air tank valve is closed (If applicable)

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • w) Correctly completes daily check sheet or reports appropriately

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • x) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

2. Start Up Procedures

  • a) Sets up and adjusts seat as necessary

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Applies seat restraint

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Checks instruments, gauges and monitoring displays

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Able to report on the significance of each condition monitoring device and instrument reading symbols

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Checks audible warning devices

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • f) All condition monitoring devices indicate correct functions before moving off

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • g) Disengages hydraulic safety control device

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • h) Checks function and accessibility of all reversing aids

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • i) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

3. Function Checks

  • a) Power unit / Transmission / Steering / Brakes / Hydraulics / Electrics

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Emergency or secondary systems ( Steering and Brakes)

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Company checks and paperwork completed.

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

4. Braking

  • a) Checks brakes daily to unit test procedure and reports faults

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Braking procedure is carried out to meet operating conditions

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

5. Manoeuvring in Forward and Reverse

  • a) Displays high degree of manoeuvrability in confined spaces - flat and gradients

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Adherence to site rules at all times whilst manoeuvring

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Displays correct use of reversing mirrors and other reversing aids/ maintains good visual awareness

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Machine stationary before selecting forward and reverse gears

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Keeps reversing down to a minimum

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • f) Selects the right gear to meet operating and environmental conditions

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • g) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

6. Filling the Bucket with Material at bays/ stockpiles

  • a) Approaches material square on with bucket in correct position

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) follows correct procedure to fill bucket avoiding wheel spin

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Maintains bucket capacity avoiding spillage

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Avoids contamination when working with different materials

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Displays sensitivity of use of hydraulic controls according to working conditions

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • f) Observes face conditions of stockpiles

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • g) Carries out working at tips and stockpiles according to site rules/ safe systems of work

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • h) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

7. Travelling Empty and Loaded

  • a) Before moving off bucket is in the correct position

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Keeps vehicles stable during travel - empty or loaded

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Controls the speed of the vehicle appropriate to conditions

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Did not allow vehicle to free wheel

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Did not attempt to turn the vehicle on an incline

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • f) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

8. Loading Hoppers

  • a) Ensures hopper is ready to receive materials

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Selects and loads the correct materials

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Displays sensitivity of all hydraulic controls

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Controls rate of discharge to avoid damage, blockages & spillage

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Maintains stop block & work area

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • f) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

9. Loading Dump Trucks

  • a) Indicates to receiving vehicle the correct position for loading

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Material loading pattern varied to suit range of receiving vehicles

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Vehicle positioned safely

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Displays sensitivity of all hydraulic controls

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Loads vehicles as required by axle weights or as required by dump truck driver

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • f) Vehicle loaded to avoid spillage

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • g) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

10. Loading Road Vehicles

  • a) Indicates to receiving vehicle the correct position for loading

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Material loading pattern varied to suit range of receiving vehicles

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Vehicle positioned safely

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Displays sensitivity of all hydraulic controls

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Loads vehicles as required by axle weights or as required by wagon driver

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • f) Displays awareness of vehicle sheeting arrangements and avoids damage

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • g) Vehicle loaded to avoid spillage

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • h) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

11. Working at the Face

  • Specify Material

  • Please Specify Material

  • a) Shows awareness of face conditions

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Works across material in sequence

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Removes unwanted / oversized material to designated area for further processing

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Loose materials cleared away

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Approaches material square on with bucket in correct position.

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • f) Follows correct procedure to fill bucket

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • g) Maintains bucket capacity avoiding spillage

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • h) Displays sensitivity of use of hydraulic controls according to working conditions

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • i) Carries out face loading according to site rules / safe system of work

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • j) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

12. Working with Attachments

  • Specify Attachment

  • Please Specify Attachment

  • a) Detaches bucket as required by procedures and stores in a safe location

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Attaches attachment as required by procedures

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Checks attachment is securely attached

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Before moving off, attachments are in the correct position

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Selects correct gear in relation to working and environmental conditions

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • f) Observed using correct operating procedures when using attachment

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • g) Detaches attachment as required by procedures and stores in safe location

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • h) Attaches bucket as required by procedures

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • i) Checks bucket is securely attached

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • j) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

13. Parking

  • a) Machine on level ground in designated area

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Parked to allow machine to be moved forward following start up

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Bucket in correct position, parking brake applied, in neutral

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Parks vehicle with all round access

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

14. Shut Down

  • a) Depletes stored energy

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Engages hydraulic safety control device

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Shuts down to approved/ manufacturers procedures

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Engine off, ignition and isolator key withdrawn

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Secures to instructions and approved procedures

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • f) Drains air tanks ( where applicable )

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • g) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

15. Post-Stop Checks

  • a) Carries out walk around inspection

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Reports & records damage & faults as required by company & site procedures

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) Refuelling carried out to company & site procedures

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

16. Operational Safety

  • a) Operator consistently complies with company & site rules and procedures

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • b) Demonstrates awareness of all obstructions, services and power lines

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • c) All communication in the workplace is clear and concise

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • d) All work activities are carried out to comply with managers instructions/procedures

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • e) Consistently access and egresses the vehicle correctly

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • f) Displays safety awareness at all times - plant / people

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • g) Complies with traffic flows and speed limits ( manager's rules )

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • h) Controls speed to meet changing conditions

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • i) Correct use of gears and accelerator at all times

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • j) Operates vehicle in relation to the weather conditions

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • k) Operates vehicle to minimise effect on the environment

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • l) During travel empty and loaded keeps vehicle stable

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • m) Reports and records faults as required by company procedures

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • n) Does not allow the engine to idle for long periods

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

  • o) Other

  • Please specify what was observed or questioned

  • Observation was

  • Question was answered

Assessor's Comments

  • Assessor's comments on the performance of the operator: (THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED)

  • ASSESSOR NAME

  • Select date

  • SIGNATURE

  • ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FROM ASSESSOR

  • COMMENTS FROM CANDIDATE (to include any comments regarding the fairness etc of the assessment from the candidate)

  • CANDIDATE NAME

  • SIGNATURE

  • Select date

  • LINE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR COMMENTS

  • I note the comments made above by the assessor.

  • LINE MANAGER NAME

  • SIGNATURE

  • DATE

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