Operate a Roller

DESCRIPTION

Unit Standard (SAQA Reg. No 262805)

A roller compactor is a piece of machinery that is used to densify (compact) materials like soil, sand, and clean fill, usually undertaken within a major project. Rollers are primarily used to create compact foundations for a range of construction jobs and projects. While these machines are usually used for road works jobs, they’re also used for agricultural and landfill purposes, as well as to compact concrete, gravel, asphalt and soil into a perfectly flat foundation, allowing the final surface to be laid accurately and precisely.

Successful candidates credited with this unit standard are able to:

Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a roller
Planning for work activities and prepare work area
Starting and shutting down roller
Operating roller
Transporting roller to and from site

COURSE DURATION:

. Novice: 5 Days
. Re-Certification: 1 Day

NQF LEVEL: 2

CREDITS: 5

Quality Assured Partner: Construction Education And Training Authority

Category: CETA Courses

Detailed Information

Operate A Roller Learning Outcomes

The qualifying learner will be able to operate a roller by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down and operating procedures for the machine. Learners who master the applied competence described in this course will contribute to the development of a professional community of Construction Plant operators. The area of focus of this course will be;

Function And Purpose Of A Roller

Compactor Function

Types Of Compactors

Dead Weight Rollers
Vibrating Rollers
Pneumatic Tyred Rollers
Wheeled Soil Compactors
Smooth Drum Rollers
Pad Foot Or Sheep Foot Rollers

Different Types Of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Legislation And Requirements Related To (PPE)
Purpose And Care For (PPE)

Responsibility In The Workplace

Employer Responsibilities
Employee Responsibilities

Contributing Factors That Result In Accidents
The Occupational Health And Safety Act (OHS Act)

Objectives Of The Act
Duties Of The Employer
Duty To Inform
Duties Of The Employees
Report To Inspector Regarding Certain Incidents

Basic Causes Of Accidents

Personal Factors
Job Factors

Immediate Causes Of Accidents

Unsafe Acts
Unsafe Conditions

General Hazards On Site
Health And Environmental Hazards
Eliminating Unsafe Acts

Main Components Of A Roller

The Engine
Fuel System
Hydraulic System
Electrical System
Master Switch
Fuses

The Cooling System

Liquid Cooling
Air Cooling

Tyres

Tyre Care
Causes Of Tyre Wear
Tyre Inflation
Daily Tyre Care
Tyre Checking

Machine Inspections And Procedures

The Walk Around Inspection
The Pre-Starting Checks
The Pre-Operating Checks
The Operating Checks
The Parking Procedure
The Shutdown Procedure

Roller Close Down Procedures

Shutting Down And Parking The Roller
Stopping The Machine
Parking
Stopping The Engine

Operating Procedures

Braking
Stopping The Engine

Operating The Roller

Type Of Material To Be Compacted
Compactor Application
Operating The Compactor
Vibration Control
Ballast
Compacting Techniques
Compaction Considerations

Intermittent Revving
Excessive Idling
Engine Exhaust Smoke Colour
Starting A Cold Engine
Engine Will Not Start

Entry Level Requirements Into This Programme?
All new entrants intended under this code (Novice or Re-licensing) shall provide training institution with the required documents.

An employer declaration or medical certificate confirming the medical fitness of the learner to undergo the intended training
An eye test results issued by a person trained to carry out such tests
All new entrants intended under this code will be required to hold at least a Grade 9 (Std 7) school certificate and are at least 18 years of age
Learners shall provide training institution with a valid certified copy of his/her Identity Document