Trinity Ground Saw Practical Assessment V1

• Candidate Name

• Assessor Name

• Date of Assessment

  Date
• Location of Assessment
  Address

Pre start

• 1. Candidate has demonstrated correct procedure for carrying out pre start for the following.

• A) Engine Oil

• B) Clutch Oil

• C) Tyre pressures

• D) Drive belt tension

• E) Air cleaner

• F) Blade & Carbide teeth condition

• G) Check & tighten all nuts/bolts

Safety

• 1. Candidate has demonstrated the appropriate safety checks

• A) All guards are in place i.e blade guard and belt guard

• B) Ground Saw is in safe working condition (visual inspection of all components)

• C) Candidate ensures proposed dig site has had all assets positively located by competent locator

• D) Candidate ensures work site is correctly bunted off from others I.e members of the public

• E) Candidate is equipped with correct additional P.P.E (gloves, safety glasses, ear protection)

Operation

• 1. Candidate has demonstrated a correct & safe method of trenching, utilising a spotter at all times

• A) Listens to change of tone in Ground Saw and adjusts throttle/blade depth accordingly

• B) Adheres to spotters directions

• C) Follows instructions/guidelines from locator

• D) Can maintain correct depth

• 2. Candidate has demonstrated the correct procedure for shutting down

• A) Idle down

• B) Raise blade so it is free of obstruction

• C) Turn off Ground Saw

Verification of Competency

• Candidate has been deemed capable or not yet capable of operating the Ground Saw

• Capable

• Not yet capable

• Sign Off

• Candidate signature

  Sign

• Assessor signature

  Sign

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  Date