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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare to break oversize rock
  2. Break rock and remove
  3. Conduct housekeeping activities
  4. Plan and prepare to break oversize rock
  5. Break rock and remove
  6. Conduct housekeeping activities

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 requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of breaking oversize rock including:

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

using vehicle directions and signals

apply equipment operating requirements and procedures

following equipment cleaning and maintenance requirements and procedures

identifying and addressing hazards

working wearing protective equipment

carrying out operator equipment maintenance

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the breaking oversize rock that meets all of the required outcomes including:

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

completing required verbal and written records and reporting

using communications equipment

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

identifying and locating oversized rock/s

selecting and using the correct method to break rock for the desired dimensions, location and grade of rock

preparing and removing broken rocks