Landscape Construction Machinery

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
D/617/1495
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcome 1:

Learners will review a range of construction machinery and equipment evaluating their use for landscape construction tasks.

Learners will be able to describe industry common machinery systems and operating sequences along with manufacturers recommendations for safe use. To include abrasive wheel, compactor and cement mixer, stone saw, circular saw.

Learning Outcome 2:

Learners will be able to demonstrate that they can select and use appropriate PPE for the machinery and task along with an understanding of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

Learners will be able to carry out a prestart check including checking for signs of damage, appropriate fuel and oil levels, lubrication, calibration and connection to power if needed and make the necessary adjustments.

Learning Outcome 3:

Learners will carry out a written risk assessment before using the machinery, this may include hazards such as weather, site size, noise restrictions, co-workers and public access.

Learners will be observed safely staring and operating plant and machinery throughout the landscape task.

Learning Outcome 4:

Learners will be able to correctly and safely clean the machinery after use in an appropriate place with the correct equipment.

Learners will accurately assess the machinery for any signs of fault or damage through a visual assessment and know how to report this.

If the opportunity presents itself, learners can carry out a minor repair, or describe what they would do in a given situation.

Learners will then demonstrate that they can safely store the machinery in the correct place.

Learners will be able to describe the servicing regime for given machinery along with the options for carrying out a major repair.

Aim

To provide learners with an understanding of the construction machinery that is available and how to safely operate and maintain machinery from initial prestart checks, selecting appropriate PPE, safe use and maintenance procedures.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the operation of landscape construction machinery.

Selection of construction plant
• type of task/work to be undertaken
• volumes to be excavated
• volumes to be moved
• depth of cutting
• noise reduction measures
• dust suppression measures

Operation of construction plant
• suppliers instruction leaflets
• risk assessments
• provision of fuels
• noise reduction measures

• dust suppression measures

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Select appropriate machinery for a range of landscape construction tasks.

  • 1.2

    Explain how to operate construction machinery safely.

2.

Know how to safely prepare machinery for use.

Personal protective equipment
• gloves
• goggles
• eyeglasses
• ear defenders
• ear plugs
• overalls
• hard hat

Selection of PPE based upon
• noise levels
• contact with soils against akin surfaces
• water levels
• dust emissions
• material to be worked upon
• Coshh assessment
Prestart and operational checks
• fuel levels
• water levels
• oil levels and pressure
• RCD electrical connection
• risk assessment
• blade checks
• abrasive wheel checks
• pull chord checks
• battery checks
• tyre pressure checks
• hydraulic oil checks and pressure
• steering checks

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Select appropriate PPE for a specified task.

  • 2.2

    Describe the pre-start and operational checks required for machinery.

  • 2.3

    Carry out pre-start checks on machinery.

3.

Be able to safely operate machinery.

Safe start up of plant
• clearing the area
• fencing and barriers
• glow plug charge
• priming any fuel
• fuel level checks
• lubricant level checks
• water level checks
• turn over mechanical parts
• start

Safe operation of plant and machinery
• observation by a witness or observer of your operation of plant and equipment across a range of activities

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe how to safely start machinery for landscaping.

  • 3.2

    Demonstrate the safe operation of machinery for specified tasks.

4.

Be able to carry out routine maintenance of machinery.

Safe cleaning up of plant
• isolation
• removal of guards
• cleaning
• reinstatement of guards
• checking

Fault diagnosis and reporting
• manufacturers instructions
• maintenance logs
• direct observation
• operator reporting
• broken parts


Servicing Procedures
• isolation
• manufacturers instructions
• removal of parts
• servicing, oil, water, fuel, filters
• ignition system service
• replacement of parts

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Demonstrate the safe cleaning of machinery after use.

  • 4.2

    Describe how to report any faults or damage.

  • 4.3

    Describe the servicing procedures for machinery.