CPCCON3054 — Operate concrete agitator trucks

1 Plan and prepare to operate concrete agitator truck.

• 1.1Interpret work instructions for concrete agitator truck operation and clarify requirements with relevant persons.
• 1.2Plan work tasks to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and workplace requirements.
• 1.3Identify hazards associated with planned concrete agitator truck operation and apply risk controls in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
• 1.4Select hand tools and maintenance equipment associated with truck, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
• 1.5Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE).

2 Conduct concrete agitator truck pre-operational checks.

• 2.1Carry out truck pre-start, start-up, park and shut-down procedures including emergency shut-down in accordance with manufacturer and site requirements.
• 2.2Check truck controls and functions for serviceability and rectify or report faults.
• 2.3Check agitator controls and functions for serviceability and rectify or report faults.

3 Operate concrete agitator truck.

• 3.1Manage engine power to ensure efficient truck movements and to minimise damage to engine and gears.
• 3.2Coordinate engine power with gear selection ensuring smooth transition and operation within torque range.
• 3.3Drive truck safely in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
• 3.4Monitor road and traffic conditions and adjust truck operation as required to ensure safety.
• 3.5Bring truck to a halt smoothly using engine retarder, gears and brakes to minimise truck wear and tear.

4 Load, transport and discharge concrete.

• 4.1Position truck at load and discharge points with minimum manoeuvres.
• 4.2Load truck with concrete mix specified for the job, and with volume or weight of load within authorised carrying capacity of agitator.
• 4.3Move truck from loading to discharge point safely and smoothly avoiding surge and sway.
• 4.4Discharge concrete in accordance with work instructions.
• 4.5Monitor and maintain discharge systems including chutes and adaptors throughout operations.

5 Carry out operator maintenance.

• 5.1Park truck safely, prepare for maintenance, and shut down in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
• 5.2Carry out basic diagnostic procedures on truck and agitator components and record results in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
• 5.3Remove and replace defective parts safely and effectively in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
• 5.4Carry out regular scheduled maintenance tasks in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.

6 Clean up.

• 6.1Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
• 6.2Clean, check, maintain and store truck, bowl, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.

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