Practical Assessment - Water Truck

• Practical Assessment - Front End Loader

• Candidate

• Date

  Date

• Location

• Assessor

• Level IV Assessor

  Ross Maguire

  Shane Skinner

  David Tunks

Pre-start

• Carries out required pre-shift inspection

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Understands functions and operation of all instruments & controls

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Adjusts seat and steering position to allow good vision

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Adjusts mirrors to enable good vision

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Seatbelt worn and adjusted correctly

  C

  NYC

  CI

Start Engine

• Checks the park brakes are applied

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Ensures transmission is in neutral position

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Sounds horn before engine start

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Allows diagnostic check to complete before starting

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Starter released as engine fires

  C

  NYC

  CI

• No acceleration applied on engine start

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Checks all gauges for correct operation

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Full air pressure is obtained before moving off

  C

  NYC

  CI

Drive Off

• Selects correct gear to avoid clutch shudder

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Sounds horn before moving off

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Checks mirror for hazards

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Releases park brake

  C

  NYC

  CI

• No acceleration applied on take off

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Low revs maintained until normal operating temperatures are reached

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Acceleration is smooth and progressive

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Forward thrust is not felt during acceleration

  C

  NYC

  CI

Drive Vehicle

• Gear changes made within operating range of engine

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Clutch is used when making gear changes

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Correct sequence is used when making gear changes

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Obeys all speed restrictions ( built up areas and open roads )

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Keeps revs low to minimise noise / emissions

  C

  NYC

  CI

• All braking / slowing is done prior to entering corners and turns

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Correct gear is selected prior to corners and turns ( to maintain power )

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Auxiliary brakes are used to conserve brakes

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Correct operation of power divider in off road / hazardous conditions

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Good observation techniques are used ( front, rear and to the sides )

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Both hands are used on the steering wheel

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Correct use off signals and indicators

  C

  NYC

  CI

Monitor Conditions

• Correct vehicle positioning is maintained on the road ( open roads / corners & turns )

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Instruments and gauges are scanned at regular intervals

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Correct following distance is maintained

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Hazardous manoeuvres are planned in advance

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Adjusts speed to suit varying road & environmental conditions

  C

  NYC

  CI

Conduct Water Truck Operations

• Positions water tank correctly for ease of fill

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Checks pumping equipment before filling tank

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Operates pumping equipment to fill tank

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Shuts down pumping equipment before departing

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Operates ancillary equipment following company guidelines ( operation of PTO, spray bars, batter sprays etc. )

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Considers environmental ( weather, traffic volume, road surface and grades etc. ) to determine appropriate speed of travel

  C

  NYC

  CI

Reverse Vehicle

• Ensures area behind is clear

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Positions vehicle correctly to allow ease of operation and good vision

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Selects low gear to maintain control of vehicle

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Sounds horn before reversing

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Uses both mirrors to observe progress

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Does not ride clutch while reversing

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Park brake is applied

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Transmission is placed in neutral position

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Engine brake is turned off

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Engine is not revved before shut down

  C

  NYC

  CI

• Adequate time is allowed for the engine to idle / cool down

  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