Conduct civil construction excavator operations

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

• 1. Plan and prepare

• 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to excavator operations tasks
• 1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions to the allotted task
• 1.3. Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements to the allotted task
• 1.4. Obtain, identify and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
• 1.5. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, check them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
• 1.6. Identity, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, to the allotted task

• 2. Conduct machine preoperational checks

• 2.1. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown procedures
• 2.2. Check excavator controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, brakes and manoeuvrability for serviceability and report or rectify any faults

• 3. Operate excavator

• 3.1. Identity site hazards associated with excavator operations and use safe operating techniques to minimise risk
• 3.2. Identify and apply operating techniques for excavator to achieve optimum output in accordance with design specifications while achieving specified tolerances
• 3.3. Operate excavator to work instructions

• 4. Lift, carry and place materials

• 4.1. Conduct communication practices associated with transportation and lifting of materials
• 4.2. Establish weight of load
• 4.3. Select, attach and use slings and lifting gear in accordance with safe working load requirements
• 4.4. Position machinery ensuring stability and locate to effectively shift materials according to job specifications
• 4.5. Shift load safely and effectively
• 4.6. Move load in accordance with conventional hand and audible signals

• 5. Select, remove and fit attachments

• 5.1. Select attachment for the task
• 5.2. Remove and fit attachment according
• 5.3. Test attachment to ensure correct fitting and operation
• 5.4. Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits
• 5.5. Remove, clean and store attachments in designated location

• 6. Relocate the excavator

• 6.1. Move excavator safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
• 6.2. Prepare excavator for relocation

• 7. Carry out machine operator maintenance

• 7.1. Safely park-up, shutdown and prepare the machine for maintenance
• 7.2. Conduct inspection and fault finding
• 7.3. Remove and replace defective parts safely and effectively
• 7.4. Carry out regular programmed maintenance tasks

• 8. Clean up

• 8.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
• 8.2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment