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 requirements relating to crushing and screening plant operations may include: | manufacturer guidelines and specificationsorganisation and site requirements and proceduresrequirements of relevant legislation, codes and standards. |
Work requirements may include: | achievement targetscoordination requirements and issueshazards and potential hazardslighting conditionsnature and scope of tasksoperational conditionsplant configurationplant or equipment defectsproduct detailssite layout and out of bounds areasstockpile detailswork site inspection requirements. |
Information may include: | diagrams or sketchesinstructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnelmemossafe work procedures relating to the operation of crushing plantsafety data sheetssignageverbal, written and graphical instructions, including manufacturer specifications and instructions where specifiedwork bulletinswork schedules, plans and specifications. |
Work health and safety requirements must comply with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include: | dust suppression and extraction procedures emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation procedureshandling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factorhazard controlhazardous materials and substancespersonal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices, such as:chemical and gas detectorseye protection hearing protectionprotection from the elementsprotective clothingrespiratory devicessafety harness when working at heightssafe operating procedures, including operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:falling objectslightingplant movementpower cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduitsrestricted access barrierssurrounding structurestraffic controltrip hazardswork site visitors and the publicworking at heightsworking in confined spacesworking in proximity to othersuse of firefighting equipmentuse of tools and equipmentworkplace environmental requirements and safety. |
Plantand equipment may include: | conveyor beltscrusher plantsexcavators. |
Environmental requirements may include: | clean-up managementdust suppression and extraction noise suppressionsedimentation controlventilation of work areavibration controlwaste management. |
Pre-start and start-up procedures may include: | visual inspection tour of the plant checking and topping up fluid levels, including fuellubrication and greasinginspecting attachments to ensure security and to identify defectschecking instrument and control levers and reporting defects and damagefollowing prescribed start-up sequenceconfirming plant is operational. |
Shut-down procedures may include: | emergency shut-down proceduresend of work shut-down sequencesecuring equipment. |
Preparation of work area and equipment may include: | location of stockpile areas or bins positioning plant preparing and setting plant for initial size range of crushingssafeguarding site and non-site personnel by:erecting barricades and posting signsidentifying hazardsselecting and implementing control measures for the hazards identifiedselecting appropriate equipment to ensure personnel safety and protectionstabilising plant. |
Relevant personnel may include: | demolition team memberslead contractormobile plant operatorsmaintenance personnelwaste management team members. |
Operating technique may include: | crusher adjustmentfeed control adjustmentworking safely around other machines and personnel. |
Changing work conditions may include: | feed gradingfeed contaminationweather conditionsday-timenight-time. |
Materials may include: | blocksbricksconcretein situ demolition site materialspaversrecycled materialsrocksstone. |
Communication may include: | hand signals and other non-verbal communicationuse of communications technology, such as radios and mobile phones. |
Operational maintenance, servicing, lubricating and housekeeping tasks may include: | changing worn componentscleaningadjusting equipment greasingscheduled servicing. |