Practical Assessment - Side Tipper

• Practical Assessment - Front End Loader

• Candidate

• Date

  Date

• Location

• Assessor

• Level IV Assessor

  Ross Maguire

  Shane Skinner

  David Tunks

Pre-start

• Lift rams for leaks, damage and condition

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Tyres - sidewall, tread, casing damage

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Fire extinguishers - correct pressure, security or mounting, service date & safety pin in position

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Uses 3 point contact rule when mounting the machine

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Adjusts mirrors to enable good vision

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Wears seatbelt

  C

  NYC

  CI

Loading Product

• Approaches loading area and establishes correct positive communication

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Approaches loading area and identifies and avoids potential driving hazards ( reducing tyre damage etc )

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Driver remains in the cabin while loading takes place

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Positions configuration so front end loader travels by the shortest and straightest route

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures loading of configuration start at the front of the trailer and proceeds to the rear

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures load is centrally located

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures any spillage sitting onside of trailers is removed before leaving the loading area

  C

  NYC

  CI

Unloading Product on the Move

• Approaches unloading area and establishes ore positive communication

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Approaches stockpile at correct distance from the toe of finger

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Engages PTO correctly and selects appropriate gear

  C

  NYC

  CI

• All tipping is performed with the use off the diverted valve

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Maintains correct speed for product being tipped

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Monitors the trailer being tipped and ensures correct trailer is moving and no contact made with fingers

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Tips trailers in the correct sequence for the product being tipped ( 4,3,2,1 )

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Allows sufficient time for the entire product to exit the trailer

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures all trailers or doors are above mudguard height before turning vehicle

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Tips off positioning the material using the length of the stockpile

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Lowers trailers fully

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Inspects trailers, guards and chassis for spilt material and cleans if necessary

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Performs regular tyre checks throughout the shift and after every load ( if the product is raw )

  C

  NYC

  CI

Concessional Loading

• Ensures configuration load plan is available

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures concessional loading permits are within vehicle cabin

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures weighbridge documentation, manifests and/or other consignment documentation is on hand

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Driver ensures configuration is loaded within permitted axel group limits

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures axel group weights are loaded as per load plan

  C

  NYC

  CI

• If axel group is over loaded the driver tips off and reloads

  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