View Unit : Prepare and operate a 360 excavator to excavate or extract materials - below 10 tonne tracked or wheeled

Unit

Unit Reference Number

R/503/4379

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Prepare and operate a 360 excavator to excavate or extract materials - below 10 tonne tracked or wheeled

Unit Level

Level 2

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

100

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

5.2 Building and Construction

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

Assessment of learners’ knowledge and understanding will be undertaken through practical assignment and questioning based activities undertaken in the training environment.

For the full training specification refer to the relevant SQA Training and Assessment Programme for this unit.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Know the 360° excavator required for excavating or extracting materials according to the work specification	1.1	Identify the type of 360° excavator for the task
		1.2	Interpret a lifting duties chart for the 360° excavator
		1.3	Select the machinery to be used for the task
2	Know how to prepare and conduct pre-operational checks of a 360° excavator and the work area	2.1	Interpret the drawings and specification for the task
		2.2	Identify any potential hazards within the work area, including underground and overhead utilities apparatus
		2.3	State procedures for preparing the 360° excavator to meet the requirements of the specification
		2.4	State how to check the 360° excavator is safe for operational use in line with manufacturers’ recommendations and guidance
		2.5	Identify the person/s responsible for approving safety checks
		2.6	State procedures for workplace safety and dealing with accidents, emergencies and problems
		2.7	State legislative requirements for disposing of waste
3	Conduct pre-operational checks of a 360° excavator	3.1	Prepare a 360° excavator to meet operational requirements in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and guidance
		3.2	Check safety of components and controls in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and guidance
		3.3	Confirm the 360° excavator is safe for operational use
		3.4	Confirm with line management all checks have taken place before use
		3.5	Complete appropriate documentation to confirm operational checks have taken place
4	Operate a 360° excavator to excavate or extract materials safely	4.1	Select personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task in accordance with the specification
		4.2	Measure and mark out the area to be excavated or extracted according to the specification
		4.3	Operate the 360° excavator in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and the operator’s handbook
		4.4	Excavate or extract materials, meeting the work specification
		4.5	Place excavated or extracted materials into designated location
		4.6	Load materials into a suitable vehicle for transportation
		4.7	Park, shut down and secure the 360° excavator in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and operators handbook
		4.8	Comply with all current workplace safety and legislative requirements
		4.9	Dispose of waste in accordance with legislative requirements

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