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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for conveyor shift
   • Access, interpret and apply conveyor shifting dozer 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
   • Select and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
   • Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Observe safety rules and regulations
2. Operate dozer to shift conveyor
   • Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Fit relevant attachments to dozer
   • Attach dozer rollers to conveyor rails, carry out rail warm ups
   • Shift conveyor singularly and/or with other machines in small passes
   • Drive dozer and operate controls and manoeuvres smoothly, avoiding damage to rail, fish plates, conveyor frames and pipelines
   • Conduct towing, winching and pushing
   • Conduct final alignment in accordance with survey markers and within site tolerances
   • Adjust operating techniques to suit conditions
   • Disconnect dozer attachments from conveyor
   • Complete work and report any damage
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks
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 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 conveyor shifting dozer operations including:

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

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

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

using relevant tools

identifying conveyor systems

adjusting driving and operations techniques to avoid hazards and employing necessary hazard control measures

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

works effectively with others to undertake and complete conveyor shifting dozer operations that meets 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 conducting conveyor shifting dozer operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

manoeuvring the dozer safely and smoothly to shift conveyor singularly and/or with other machines in small passes while:

monitoring the shift for damage to rail and fish plates

maintaining communication with other machines and conveyor shift supervisor

adjusting operating techniques in extreme conditions to ensure safety of plant and personnel, and take necessary hazard control measures

fitting a different attachment, from the list below, to the dozer on each of the three (3) separate occasions:

roller heads

ropes

shackles

winch

tow

safely park up, shutdown, inspect and clean the dozer

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting conveyor shifting dozer 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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