Information

  • Practical Assessment - Front End Loader

  • Candidate

  • Date

  • Location

  • Assessor

  • Level IV Assessor

Pre-shift Planning

  • Clarifies work location, task & work instruction

  • Ensures any required operating permits are completed / obtained

  • 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

  • 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

  • Ensures machine is isolated

  • Identifies excavator footprint

  • Starts at isolation point

  • Inspects / confirms attachments fitted are suitable for work:<br><br>- Fit for purpose ( Chisel, moil, blunt )<br>- Damage, wear, structural cracks

  • Inspects all required components of undercarriage

  • Inspects all required components of attachment:<br>- bent shaft<br>- cracked tip<br>- mushroomed ends <br>- unusual wear patterns

  • Inspects all required components of lower superstructure

  • Inspects all required components of upper superstructure

  • Inspects all required components in / around cabin

Operate Hydraulic Excavator

In Cabin Checks

  • Operator's can is reasonably clean, with no loose, unsecured or heavy articles in the cabin

  • Adjusts the mirrors for proper visibility

  • Adjusts the seat to body posture

  • Checks the foot pedals for reach and can be operated comfortably

  • Checks that the hand throttle / fuel dial control is at low idle

  • All instruments, including the emergency stop button, windscreen wipers, horn, air conditioner and instrument panel are undamaged and in working order

  • Windows and mirrors are clean and undamaged

  • Checks that the area around the excavator is clear before start up

  • Sounds the horn before staring up, in accordance with site requirements

Start Up

  • Ensures all control levers / pedals are in neutral position

  • Checks the hydraulic lock lever is in the lock position

  • Checks the fuel control dial is in the low idle position

  • Turns the ignition key to the on position - checks electronic monitor before staring.<br> - if engine dies not start, waits at least 2 minutes before starting

  • After the engine starts, wait for the engine oil pressure, battery charge and oil pressure lamps illuminate

  • Checks EMS / VIMS

  • Cycles all controls to check operation

Moving Off

  • Uses the following horn signals:<br><br>- 1 blast before staring <br>- 2 blasts before moving forward<br>- 3 blasts before reversing

  • Waits 5-10 seconds after signalling before starting or moving the machine

  • Ensures the drive sprockets are at the rear of the machine

  • Increases the engine speed as required

  • Ensures work equipment is folded and raised 40-50cm off the ground

  • Moves the travel levers to move in required direction

  • 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 Operation for Rock Breaking

  • Operates excavator smoothly, with correct reach angle to allow optimum efficiency and minimise over load or strain on hammer

  • Operates all hydraulic functions smoothly & consistently

  • Ensures the hydraulic oil temperature is sufficient to start working

  • Handles oversize material safely & efficiently

  • Demonstrates steady & consistent operation of the machine aimed at minimising wear & damage

  • Ensures the area is free from personnel and other vehicles before commencing rock breaking activities

  • Position the tool at a 90 degree angle to the target. ( If the target moves material moves or the surface is demolished, did the operator correct the angle of the tool immediately )

  • Apply consistent downward force behind the breaker when it is operating & positions tool in the middle of the target surface.

  • If the rock shows no sign of breaking tHe operator repositions the rock and commences breaking from a different angle

  • Avoids idle percussion of the hammer, shank or tool

  • Stop the breaker before the tool broke through the rock

  • For every hour of operation, ensured the rock breaker attachment was greased

Shutting Down Excavator

  • Ensures equipment is parked on firm, level ground away from pit walls

  • Reduce the engine RPM's and starts shut down process

  • Ensures bucket / attachment is lowered to the ground and neutralise equipment controls

  • Allows the engine to slow idle speed without load for 3-5 minutes before shutting down

  • Turn the key other off position

  • Applies hydraulic lock out lever

  • Ensures cabin is clean and the door is shut

  • Dismounts correctly using 3 points of contact

  • Isolates the battery power at the isolation switch

  • Inspects bucket /attachment for cracks / damage, excessive wear

  • Reports immediately if any parts are missing

  • Conducts walk around inspection, inspects for damage, excessive wear

  • Conducts site housekeeping requirements

Sign Off / Authorisation

  • Candidate is assessed as

  • Requires Further Training?

  • Candidate agrees with the outcomes identified within the assessment

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

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