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 |
Face loading operations may include from: | blast muck piles sedimentary deposit faces |
Geological data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to: | rock type and characteristics faults and joints water tables or other water sources |
Survey data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to: | floor heights bench widths grades |
Work requirements may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include: | nature and scope of tasks achievement targets operational conditions obtaining permits required site layout out of bounds areas worksite inspection requirements lighting conditions plant or equipment defects hazards and potential hazards coordination requirements or issues |
Inspect and prepare work area may include: | identification of hazards selection and implementation of control measures for the hazards identified safeguarding site and non-site personnel by: erection of barricades and posting of signs selection of appropriate equipment to ensure personnel safety and protection determination of appropriate path of movement for loads and equipment/vehicles floor clean up to specified levels and grade requirements |
Coordination with others may include with: | yard persons laboratory personnel weighbridge personnel mobile plant operators processing plant operators haulage unit operators maintenance personnel |
Pre-start and start-up procedures are to include: | external check of the machine checking and topping up fluid levels (including fuel) lubrication inspection of attachments to ensure security and defects instrument and control lever checks reporting defects and damage |
Park-up and shutdown procedures are to include ensuring that: | vehicle/equipment is secured as required by site procedures attachments are rendered safe access ways are clear |
Operating techniques may include: | bucket loading load carrying equipment positioning load discharge towing observing site speed limits working safely around: overhead powerlines other machines and personnel live stockpiles |
Changing work conditions may include variations in: | grades height of faces bench widths materials haulage units materials handling facilities weather conditions day and night |
Haulage units may include: | rigid dump trucks articulated dump trucks highway trucks |
Materials handling equipment may include: | feed hoppers feeders crushers |
Dumping and stockpiling operations may include: | oversized material contaminated materials material to be used for special purposes or products |
Hazardous and emergency situations may include: | powerlines and other overhead services dust noise face overhangs lighting strikes (potential tyre explosion) tyre fires (isolation procedures) |