This unit is appropriate for those working in mobile plant operator roles, at worksites within:
Coal mining
Extractive industries
Metalliferous mining
This unit covers conducting hydraulic shovel operations in the mining and extractive industries. It includes planning and preparing for operations, operating the shovel, digging and loading trucks, and cleaning equipment to site requirements.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting hydraulic shovel operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of hydraulic shovel operations
working with others to undertake and complete hydraulic shovel operations that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of hydraulic shovel operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete hydraulic shovel operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to conduct hydraulic shovel operations:
apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
apply diagnostic techniques
apply hazardous goods handling techniques
apply loading techniques
interpret plans, reports, maps, specifications
apply lifting techniques
organise work tasks
work in a team
Required knowledge
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to conduct hydraulic shovel operations:
operating principles and practices
breakdown procedures
emergency procedures
environmental and heritage procedures
equipment processes, technical capability and limitations
equipment safety requirements
geological and technical data
hauling procedures
fatigue management
hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills
isolation procedures
mine operational system
night and day working procedures
OHS procedures
operational procedures and checks
road rules
shutdown procedures
site safety requirements
start-up procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
codes of practice
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
cab condition (no rags in air conditioner vent, dirt around brake and accelerator pedals, seat condition, all gear secured)
cab mounts
damage to equipment
danger tags
engine oil to be checked before starting engine
fire suppression unit (pins in position in triggers)
grease lines
light positioning and cleanliness
no combustible material around exhaust
oil leaks (engine, hydraulic hoses, ground); fuel leaks (engine, on ground); water leaks (radiator, hoses)
personal proximity
portable fire extinguisher (bracket, gauge, hose, ease of access)
radiator top up tank
vehicle number
windows (clean, emergency exit tag in place)
Environmental requirements may include:
culturally-sensitive sites and artefacts
drainage
dust
emissions
flora and fauna
hazardous chemicals
heritage legislation
noise
runoff
spills
water quality
Emergency procedures may include:
clean up
equipment shutdown procedures
evacuation procedures
First Aid
isolation procedures
notification of authorities
use of personal protective equipment
Capacity of equipment and/or attachments may include:
duration of operation
efficient and safe operating speed
operating limitations
type of activities performed
weight and/or load limitations
Loading face characteristics may include:
stable
unstable
Material may include:
gravel
ore
overburden
oxidised waste
rejects
road base
rubbish
sand
sulphide rock fill
tailings
topsoil
water
Cleaning methods may include:
degreasing
forced air
steam cleaning
vacuum
water
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
Yes
No
Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to conducting hydraulic shovel operations
Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
Evaluate equipment and/or attachments supplied for suitability for the work to be undertaken, according to job specifications and to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of work activities
Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks
Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
Carry out equipment pre-start check to ensure equipment is ready for operation
Comply with environmental requirements
Establish and maintain communication with other personnel using approved communication methods
Follow emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant
Start shovel to manufacturer's operational requirements
Warm up and exercise shovel and associated equipment, and check controls and instruments for correct functioning
Monitor and respond to equipment performance utilising appropriate indicators and alarms to aid efficient and effective operation
Operate shovel smoothly, with correct reach angle to allow optimum efficiency and bucket load, and minimise overload or strain on shovel
Position shovel for safe, efficient extraction
Position and set up shovel for safe, efficient digging
Determine and maintain depth of bench to allow optimum use of bucket capacity
Set and monitor bucket penetration for optimum bucket load and to minimise overload or strain on shovel
Walk shovel and re-position for safe and efficient operation
Communicate with and direct truck positioning for safe loading operation
Load material on truck so that bucket clears side of truck and is not swung over truck cabin, material is placed in the centre of tray and does not exceed truck load limit
Check surrounding area and re-position shovel in regard to other operations personnel, to meet digging requirements
Keep floor clear and level and remove spillages
Park shovel in safe area, on flat, level ground at end of shift
Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment ready for further use
Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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