Practical Assessment - Front End Loader

• Practical Assessment - Front End Loader

• Candidate

• Date

  Date

• Location

• Assessor

• Level IV Assessor

  Ross Maguire

  Shane Skinner

  David Tunks

Element 1. Plan and prepare

• The employee knows what their task is for the shift

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Required PPE is worn

  C

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  CI

• Understands or can access applicable SOP's

  C

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  CI

• Identifies, manages and reports actual / potential hazard at workplace

  C

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  CI

Element 2: Pre Start Checks

• Carries out required pre shift inspection checking as FEL Pre Start Checklist.

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Understands functions & operation of all instruments and controls

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Uses three points of contact when mounting the machine

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Adjusts seat & steering & mirrors to suitable position to allow good vision & access to all controls

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Checks for Isolation tags

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Attaches & wears seatbelt

  C

  NYC

  CI

Element 3: Start Engine

• Checks park brakes are applied

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures transmission is in neutral position

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Sounds horn & allows 5 seconds before starting

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Allows engine self diagnostic check to complete

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Accelerator not depressed on engine start up

  C

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  CI

• Starter releases as engine fires

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Monitors instruments for correct operation

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Allows engine to warm up under own power

  C

  NYC

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• Conducts hydraulic warm up

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Checks foot brake & steering operation

  C

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  CI

Element 4: Drive Loader/ Shift Load

• Sounds horn & allows 5 seconds before moving forward or reverse.

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Bucket at correct level & angle

  C

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  CI

• Stockpile penetration achieved in first gear

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Uses sufficient revs & speed

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures bucket is filled to 100% capacity

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Avoids excessive wheel spin & maintains traction

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Minimises spillage on exit form stockpile

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures direction of travel is clear (F/R)

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Travels with bucket low as practicable

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Acceptable & safe speed

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Minimise travel from face to truck

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Approaches truck at 90 degree angle

  C

  NYC

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• Smoothly raises & dumps load gently

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Repositions bucket & lowers to practicable height

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Maintains stockpile & work area for loading efficiency

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Loads placed correctly to ensure vehicle stability

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Uses Loadrite weighing system o ensure correct weight & load position

  C

  NYC

  CI

Element 5. Shutdown Equipment

• Ensures work area is clean

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Suitable area is selected for parking

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Engages park brake

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Neutralises equipment controls

  C

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  CI

• Attachments lowered to the ground

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Cutting edge of the bucket on the ground

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Allows to idle down ( cool ) / stops engine

  C

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  CI

• Turns ignition off

  C

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  CI

• Closes cab

  C

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• Dismounts correctly using three points of contact

  C

  NYC

  CI

Element 6. Operator Maintenance

• Check and top up compartment fluid levels (if required)

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Conducts visual check of engine and engine bay for faults

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Conducts walk around tyre and equipment check

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Faults identified during inspections and operation are recorded and reported

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Fixes minor faults (when time permits)

  C

  NYC

  CI

Sign Off / Authorisation

• Candidate is assessed as

  Competent

  Not Yet Competent

• Requires Further Training?

  Yes

  No

• Candidate agrees with the outcomes identified within the assessment

  Sign

• Authorised trainer / assessor have suitably assessed the candidate and agree with the assessment outcomes

  Sign