Core Entry Skills B: Heavy Equipment Inspection and Basic Maintenance

Sub Skills Assessment Criteria

1. Communicate with supervisor and co-workers on the task at hand.

  1. Asks questions for clarification and is prepared to admit to concerns about the job or site.
  2. Speaks assertively
  3. Communicates on a one to one basis with people
  4. Works as part of a team
  5. Communicates respectfully with co-workers
  6. Use hand signals to communicate with the various equipment operators.
  7. Use radios to communicate with the various equipment operators.
  8. Recognize signage on the site inc. caution tape and other signs e.g. the location of the fire extinguisher and the First Aid box.
  9. Identify the muster area in the event of a serious accident
  10. Identify safety hazards as required.

2. Evaluate job conditions and determine method of approach.

  1. Determine soil conditions e.g. wet, dry, frozen or thawing
  2. Determine the type of equipment depending on the job needed
  3. Use Grade stakes
  4. Work within boundaries
  5. Solve basic problems related to conditions and equipment