Practical Assessment - Grader

• Practical Assessment - Front End Loader

• Candidate

• Date

  Date

• Location

• Assessor

• Level IV Assessor

  Ross Maguire

  Shane Skinner

  David Tunks

Pre-shift Planning

• Clarifies work location, task & work instruction

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures any required operating permits are completed / obtained

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Identifies hazards in the work area:<br>~ inclement weather <br>~ dust<br>~ fog <br>~ poor lighting / reduced visibility<br>~ environmental, geological and survey data

  C

  NYC

  CI

Pre-start

• Checks under the machine for fluid leaks

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Checks fluid levels

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Checks transmission oil at the beginning and end of operations

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Inspect for damaged, worn or broken parts

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Checks for loose nuts, bolts or couplings

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Check hydraulics - hoses, fittings, and hydraulic rams

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Check attachments for wear, damage or missing components

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Check fire extinguisher

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensure that isolation switch is on

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Check access ladders and steps

  C

  NYC

  CI

In Cab Checks

• Uses the three points of contact rule when mounting the machine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks the transmission is in neutral

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tests normal operation EMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sounds horn, allows suitable time period then starts the engine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Observes gauges on engine start

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tests EMS warning alert system ( lights / buzzers )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Allows adequate warm up at low RPM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights, beacon, blinkers operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glasses and mirrors clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifts and tests attachments / checks controls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Driving Off

• Adjusts seat / secure seat belt

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Releases park brake

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Checks foot brake / steering operational

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures travel direction clear / sound horn before moving off

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Blade stowed for travelling or at correct angle

  C

  NYC

  CI

Inspects Site and Plans Work

• Inspects and identifies potential hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs, barriers placed ( as required )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working Grader

• Blade used at correct angle and pitch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sets and uses Correct RPM and maintains correct speed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses diff lock / vibration damper ( as required )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials moved evenly across blade to form windrow

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loses windrow on last pass

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operates in a safe and controlled manner ( without excessive speed )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On completion work area is. Lear of hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Grader Shut-Down

• Machine is parked in a safe level area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Attachments lowered to the ground

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engages park brake

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Neutralises equipment controls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Allows time to idle down (cool) / stops engine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Closes cab / dismounts correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Turns isolator switch off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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