NZQA registered unit standard
26169 version 2
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Title
Operate a self-propelled, bladed compactor on infrastructure work
sites
Level
3
Credits
20
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for
self-propelled, bladed compactor operations; manoeuvre and
control a self-propelled, bladed compactor on infrastructure
work sites; use a self-propelled, bladed compactor to spread
and compact materials on infrastructure work sites; describe
safe initial response to a self-propelled, bladed compactor
immobilisation; and refuel, park, and inspect a self-propelled,
bladed compactor.
Classification
Infrastructure Works > Civil Plant Operation
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Candidates must hold a minimum of the class of licence
required for the vehicle being driven and comply with the
requirements of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule
1999.
Explanatory notes
1
The following legislation, regulations, and manual must be complied with:
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; Health and Safety in Employment
Regulations 1995; The Official New Zealand Truck Loading Code: Code of Practice
for the Safety of Loads on Heavy Vehicles 2008 is available from New Zealand
Transport Agency.
2
Assessment against this unit standard must take place in a workplace environment.
Assessment parameters will depend on company and site specific equipment,
procedures, and practices. Practices must reflect industry best practice and comply
with legislative requirements.
3
Definitions
Company requirements include the policy, procedures, and methodologies of the
company. They include legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the
company or a specific site. Requirements are documented in the company’s health
and safety plans, traffic management plans, contract work programmes, quality
assurance programmes, policies, and procedural documents.
Contract specifications include plans, diagrams, and special technical conditions.
Infrastructure ITO
SSB Code 101813
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Job instructions are those given to the operator prior to undertaking a job. They may
include site safety instructions, contract drawings, and written memos.
Manufacturer’s instructions refer to the manufacturer’s operating manuals.
Walk-around – refers to walking around the machine inspecting it and its environment
for hazards and removing hazards that may impair start-up.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare for self-propelled, bladed compactor operations.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Job instructions are obtained in accordance with company requirements.
1.2
Walk-around is completed prior to starting work in accordance with company
requirements.
Range
fluid levels, visibility, seat belt, engine controls and gauges, throttle
position, hydraulic controls, pivot points, hot and cold checks;
check controls and gauges after warm-up.
Outcome 2
Manoeuvre and control a self-propelled, bladed compactor on infrastructure work sites.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Self-propelled, bladed compactor is manoeuvred in a controlled manner.
2.2
Self-propelled, bladed compactor is controlled on different site conditions in
accordance with job instructions.
Range
2.3
includes but is not limited to – slopes, rough ground.
When manoeuvring self-propelled, bladed compactor, survey pegs and settings
are preserved at all times.
Outcome 3
Use a self-propelled, bladed compactor to spread and compact materials on infrastructure
work sites.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Material is spread using the blade to produce a level surface in accordance with
job instructions.
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Self-propelled, bladed compactor is used for compaction and overlaps in
accordance with job instructions and/or contract specifications.
materials may include – cohesive soils, granular materials.
Range
3.3
Specified requirements for coverage and measurement are met in accordance
with contract specifications.
3.4
Self-propelled, bladed compactor is used to compact material adjacent to
structures, avoiding risk of damage to machine and/or structures.
Outcome 4
Describe safe initial response to a self-propelled, bladed compactor immobilisation.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Safe initial response to self-propelled, bladed compactor immobilisation is
described in accordance with company requirements.
Outcome 5
Refuel, park, and inspect a self-propelled, bladed compactor.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Self-propelled, bladed compactor is refuelled and oils checked in accordance
with company requirements.
5.2
Self-propelled, bladed compactor is parked, shut down safely, and secured in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and company requirements.
5.3
Self-propelled, bladed compactor is inspected and any faults reported in
accordance with company requirements.
Planned review date
31 December 2019
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
17 September 2010
31 December 2016
Review
2
19 February 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0101
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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SSB Code 101813
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Infrastructure ITO qualifications@infrastructureito.org.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Infrastructure ITO
SSB Code 101813
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