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. |
Compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures, including (but not limited to): mining safety and health mine inspection OHS explosives manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Mine service vehicles may include: | backhoe skid steer tractor |
Potential risks and hazards may include: | abandoned equipment adjoining pit walls adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires) chemicals equipment fences holes materials over-hanging rocks personnel pot holes unsafe ground unstable faces vehicles contaminants including: animal carcasses (sheep, cows, kangaroos) cigarette butts consumables ear plugs metal bucket teeth metal or steel rods old fencing old piping plastic timber |
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 |
Equipment pre-start checks may include: | air filter restriction indicator cab (horn, lights, air conditioner) computer systems display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels) engine and stop engine lights (orange and red) fluid levels (windscreen washer tank, hydraulic oil, coolant, grease, water, engine oil, fuel) visual and audio warning devices and lights |
Environmental issues may include: | culturally-sensitive sites and artefacts drainage dust emissions flora and fauna hazardous chemicals heritage legislation noise runoff spills water quality |
Start-up, park and shutdown procedures may include: | correct location of equipment safety mechanisms operational (horn, operating lights) vehicle is left secured |
Indicators may include: | brake oil temperature engine oil pressure brake air pressure water temperature service meter voltmeter torque converter oil temperature tachometer speedometer/odometer parking brake steering filters transmission filter fuel filter retarder computer indicators |
Visual inspection and fault may include: | 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 tyres and rim condition vehicle number wheel nuts and studs windows (clean, emergency exit tag in place) |
Routine operational servicing may include: | checking fluid levels filter changing greasing keeping cab clean tightening loose fittings cleaning including: degreasing forced air steam cleaning vacuum water |