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Elements and Performance Criteria
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
conduct longwall face equipment operations on at least two occasions, including:operating longwall coal conveying equipment and confirming work requirement details, including:equipment and equipment defectscutting heightachievement targetsrequired survey datageological conditionshazards and potential hazardscoordination requirements/issuescompleting coordination with others involved, including:shearer operatorlongwall ancillary equipment operatorcompleting scheduled longwall face inspections.During the above, the candidate must:locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliantimplement the requirements, procedures and techniques for conducting longwall face operations, including:reading, interpreting, applying and communicating technical informationidentifying and minimising environmental issues, potential hazards and risks selecting and using relevant tools and equipmentcomplying with environmental requirements and constraintsidentifying work requirementsapplying fault finding techniquesinterpreting mine survey and geological datawork effectively with others to conduct longwall face operations in a way that meets required outcomes, including:organising work activities to meet task requirementscommunicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructionscomplying with reporting requirements and proceduresdetermining coordination requirements throughout work activities.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
key legislation required to conduct longwall face operationskey policies, procedures and documentation required to conduct longwall face operations, including site operational safety procedurestechniques for confirming work requirement details for longwall operations, including:equipment and equipment defectscutting heightnext cutting sequenceachievement targetsrequired survey datageological conditionshazards and potential hazardscoordination requirements and issueslongwall face equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations, including:longwall coal conveying equipment, including:armoured face conveyorsstage loadersboot endscontrol systemsroof support equipment, including:shield typescontrol systemstest equipmenttechniques for applying mine geology and survey information, including:ventilation/gas datadeputy reportsgeological hazard planlongitudinal and cross sectional survey plansmine ventilation system characteristics, technical capabilities and limitationsprinciples and techniques for completing scheduled longwall face inspectionsprinciples and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies, including those relating to:high pressure hoseshigh gasfaultsadverse mining conditionsface spalllack of ventilationgas inundation (high gas levels)roof/rib fallsfiresfloodsflash/ignitionemergency stop proceduresinjury to personnelexplosionssite requirements for housekeeping, completing maintenance records and reporting requirementstechniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others, including:shearer operatorslongwall ancillary equipment operators.