Information
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Practical Assessment - 360 excavator operator name
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Site
Operator Assessment
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Candidate
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Photograph
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Competency Card ID Number
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Competency Card
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Date
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Location
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Assessor
Pre-shift Planning
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Clarifies work location, task & work instruction
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Ensures any required operating permits are completed / obtained
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Identifies hazards in the work area:<br>~ inclement weather <br>~ dust<br>~ fog <br>~ poor lighting / reduced visibility<br>~ environmental, geological and survey data
Pre-start
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Ensures the boarding steps, handrails and guard rails are in place, secure and free of grease / damage and secure.<br><br>- Maintains 3 points of contact when:<br> ~ boarding and dismounting excavator <br> ~ cleaning window / mirrors / working lights
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Ensures machine is isolated
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Inspects / confirms attachments fitted are suitable for work:<br><br>- Fit for purpose ( GP, sand etc )<br>- Damage, wear, structural cracks and missing GET
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Inspects all required components of undercarriage
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Inspects all required components of attachment
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Inspects all required components in / around operator cabin
Operate Hydraulic Excavator
In Cabin Checks
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Operator's cab is reasonably clean, with no loose, unsecured or heavy articles in the cabin
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Adjusts the mirrors for proper visibility
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Checks that the hand throttle / fuel dial control is at low idle
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All instruments, including the emergency stop button, windscreen wipers, horn, air conditioner and instrument panel are undamaged and in working order
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Windows and mirrors are clean and undamaged
Start Up
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Checks the hydraulic lock lever is in the lock position
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After the engine starts, wait for the engine oil pressure, battery charge and oil pressure lamps illuminate
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Cycles all controls to check operation
Moving Off
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Increases the engine speed as required
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Moves the travel levers to move in required direction
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Positions and sets up machine for safe, efficient digging (tracks are in full contact with the ground, travel motors are at the rear of the digging area)
Observes Basic Precautions for Digging
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Operates excavator smoothly, with correct reach angle to allow optimum efficiency and bucket load, minimise overload or strain on excavator
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Keeps sprocket drive to rear of machine
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Ensures stable, level footing
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Uses hydraulic power of arm & boom to dig
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Operates all hydraulic functions smoothly and consistently
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Demonstrates steady and consistent operation of machine that is aimed at minimising wear and damage
Shutting Down Excavator
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Ensures equipment is parked on firm, level ground away from hazards
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Ensures bucket / attachment is lowered to the ground and neutralise equipment controls
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Removes keys from the ignition
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Applies hydraulic lock out lever
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Ensures cabin is clean and the door is shut and locked
Sign Off / Authorisation
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Candidate is assessed as
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Further training required?
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Candidate agrees with the outcomes identified within the assessment
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Authorised trainer / assessor have suitably assessed the candidate and agree with the assessment outcomes
