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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for support equipment operations
   • Access, interpret and apply support equipment documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address 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
2. Operate support equipment
   • 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
   • Drive and operate equipment within recommended speed, engine capability and limitations
   • Change and operate ancillary attachments to the support equipment
   • Operate support equipment with and without ancillary attachments
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Complete the workplan within the operating capacity of the equipment
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 relevant applicable documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient operation of support equipment including:

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

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

using relevant tools

driving and operating the support equipment to site conditions with and without attachments

changing and operating ancillary attachments to the support equipment

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 operate support equipment and meet all of the required outcomes including:

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

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

operating support equipment with and without attachments

changing and operating ancillary attachments to the support equipment

inspecting equipment and carrying out routine maintenance

conducting housekeeping

cleaning and maintaining condition of equipment

addressing or reporting issues

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating support equipment:

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

geological and technical data (basic)

mine operational systems

preparation for fire/accident/emergency

signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

housekeeping activities

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