Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Work health and safety requirements must comply with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan, and may include:
assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices with handling activities where size, weight or other issues, such as disability, are a factor
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation procedures
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
hazards and risks, including uneven or unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, structures and hazardous materials
personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
earth leakage boxes
lighting
power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits
signage and restricted access barriers
surrounding structures
traffic control
trip hazards
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
working outdoors in warm climates
safe parking practices, including ensuring access ways are clear; and that equipment and machinery are clear of overhangs and refuelling sites, a safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movement
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety.
Information may include:
instructions issued by authorised organisational and external personnel
memos
regulatory and legislative requirements relating to operation of concrete agitator trucks on construction sites
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to operation of concrete agitator trucks on construction sites
safety data sheets
signage
verbal, written and diagrammatic instructions, including manufacturer specifications and instructions where specified
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Planning and preparation must include:
assessing conditions and hazards
determining work requirements and safety plans and procedures
identifying and rectifying equipment defects
inspecting work sites.
Tools and equipment must include:
hand tools and maintenance equipment associated with the particular concrete agitator truck.
Environmental requirements may include:
clean-up management
dust and noise control
stormwater management
vibration management
waste management.
Functions must include:
brakes
manoeuverability
steering.
Agitator controls:
relate to speed, revolutions, forward and return
may be air, mechanical or electrically actuated.
Discharge points:
must include:
directly to site
into a wheelbarrow and hopper
may include into a kibble.
Concrete mixes:
may be relatively dry or increasingly wet
will include block-fill, pool mix, topping, slab, footing and kerb and guttering.
Maintenance:
must include:
authorised servicing
cleaning
monitoring, recording and reporting faults
may include:
conducting authorised minor replacements
providing assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
conduct concrete agitator truck operations, over not less than three shifts and two different sites, including the safe and effective:
positioning of the vehicle at the load point
loading and transporting of concrete
discharging of concrete at work site to specification
discharging directly to site
discharging to wheelbarrow and hopper
applying emergency procedures
conduct authorised operator maintenance
locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications relating to concrete agitator truck operations
comply with site safety plans and procedures
comply with organisational policies and procedures, relating to concrete agitator truck operations, including quality requirements
communicate and work effectively and safely with others during each stage of the concrete agitator truck operation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit:
must be in the context of the work environment
may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
must meet relevant compliance requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
safety data sheets.
Method of assessment
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using a combination of the following methods:
direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions
questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
review of relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.