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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to conduct stonedusting operations
   • Access, interpret and apply stonedusting operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing
   • Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work
   • Coordinate and transport resources to the worksite
   • Identify, select and check for faults, equipment and materials
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Apply stonedust
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Drive and operate equipment and apply stone dust
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
3. Finalise work
   • Complete work plan within the operating capabilities of the equipment
   • Restore worksite
   • Complete job/task reports
4. Carry out operator maintenance on equipment
   • Prepare machine/equipment for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Carry out housekeeping activities
   • Process written maintenance records
5. Plan and prepare to conduct stonedusting operations
   • Access, interpret and apply stonedusting operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing
   • Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work
   • Coordinate and transport resources to the worksite
   • Identify, select and check for faults, equipment and materials
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
6. Apply stonedust
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Drive and operate equipment and apply stone dust
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
7. Finalise work
   • Complete work plan within the operating capabilities of the equipment
   • Restore worksite
   • Complete job/task reports
8. Carry out operator maintenance on equipment
   • Prepare machine/equipment for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Carry out housekeeping activities
   • Process written maintenance records

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of stonedusting operations including:

reading, interpreting and applying technical information

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues, potential hazards and risks

applying equipment/manual handling techniques

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

complying with environmental requirements

reading and interpreting mine plans

identifying work requirements

works effectively with others to undertake and complete stonedusting operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

resolving coordination requirements throughout work activities

demonstrates completion of conducting stonedusting operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

carrying out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

driving and operating operate stonedusting equipment

identify and respond to changing environmental and ventilation conditions

performing equipment inspections and carrying out operational maintenance

coordinating and transporting resources including:

personnel

machinery

stonedusting materials

compressed air

carrying out equipment checks on three (3) of the following:

cantons

pods

quick duster

trickle duster

venturi

load haul dump equipment

multipurpose vehicle

ram cars

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting stonedusting operations through:

reading, interpreting and applying mine operational procedures, layout and plan

stonedusting requirements and techniques

stonedusting equipment capabilities, limitations and maintenance requirements

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