Wheeled Front-End Loader Operations
Course Overview
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct wheeled front end loader operations. This unit applies to those working in site- based roles Where equipment being assessed requires the fitting and removal of attachments to be demonstrated an integrated tool carrier unit should be used.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit. This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisting someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant or equivalent.
Entry Requirements
| Reading and writing in basic English |
| Photo ID |
| Steel capped footwear and a hi-vis shirt/vest |
Areas of Competency
On completion of this course you will have the skills and knowledge to:
| Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities. |
| Select required wheeled front end loader equipment and confirm suitability for work activities |
| Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity |
| Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures |
| Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures |
| Drive and operate front end loader and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions |
| Perform work activity within the operating capacity of the equipment |
| Use lifting gear within safe working load requirements and in line with workplace procedures |
| Position machinery to ensure stable effective shift materials according to work requirements |
| Shift load safely and effectively using hand, audible and communication signal, in line with workplace procedures |
| Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures |
| Prepare front end loader for relocation |
| Move front end loader safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements |
| Assist loading and unloading machine from float/trailer as required by workplace procedures |
| Conduct housekeeping activities |
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