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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to support bucket wheel system operations
   • Access, interpret and apply bucket wheel system 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Prioritise tasks in accordance with immediate system requirements
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Operate hopper and conveyor system
   • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown procedures and secure equipment procedures
   • Operate hopper and conveyor systems
   • Position the hopper to receive and discharge materials
   • Relocate walking head in accordance with system requirements
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Complete work plan within the operating capacities of the allocated equipment
   • Complete all written documentation and communications, clearly, concisely and on time
3. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Prepare machine for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Return machine to service
   • Process written maintenance records
4. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process written 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 support of bucket-wheel system operations including:

conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

applying working at heights procedures

applying chemical and fuel safety measures

using relevant tools

driving and operating the vehicles and equipment to site conditions and requirements

applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

works effectively with others to undertake and support bucket-wheel system operations that meet all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

operate hopper and conveyor systems ensuring continuous movement of materials without stopping

monitoring bucket wheel activity and machine power

carry out pre-start checks, start-up, park-up and shut-down procedures

process written records and reports

prepare machine for maintenance

identify and respond to alarms and signals

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when supporting bucket wheel system operations:

identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

identifying, interpreting and using geological and technical data (basic)

identifying and complying with hazardous goods procedures (handling and transport)

communicating and performing isolation procedures

using mine operational systems

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

completing housekeeping activities

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