The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standardscodes of practiceEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Equipment pre-start checks may include: | air filter restriction indicatorcab (horn, lights, air conditioner)cab condition (no rags in air conditioner vent, dirt around brake and accelerator pedals, seat condition, all gear secured)cab mountscomputer systemscorrect location of equipmentdamage to equipmentdanger tagsdisplay instrumentation and gauges (e.g. indicators, gauges, laser levels)emergency brake checksemergency steeringengine and stop engine lights (orange and red)fire suppression unit (pins in position in triggers)fluid leaks (e.g. oil/fuel/water - engine, hydraulic hoses, on ground, radiator, hoses, transmission)fluid levels (windscreen washer tank, hydraulic oil, coolant, grease, water, engine oil, fuel, transmission)light positioning and cleanlinessno combustible material around exhaustpersonal proximityportable fire extinguisher (bracket, gauge, hose, ease of access)radiator top up tanksafety mechanisms operational (e.g. horn, operating lights) |
Start-up, park and shutdown procedures may include: | tyres and rim conditionvehicle is left securedvehicle numbervisual and audio warning devices and lightswheel nuts and studswindows (clean, emergency exit tag in place) |
Potential hazards and risks may include: | adjoining pit wallsvertical openingbrake failurebreak and steering failurebund and/or wall collapseclean floorcommunication failuredecline trafficfatiguefirefire on equipmenthydraulic line failurelevel surfacemount dismount injuriespot holesroad conditionsrocksspillagestable groundsurface free of obstructionsunauthorised personnelundercut browunsafe groundvisibilityloading from chutes |
Environmental issues may include: | dustfumesnoisewater |
Emergency procedures may include: | clean upequipment shut down proceduresevacuation procedures/First Aidnotification of authoritiessafety equipmentuse of personal protective equipment |
Dust suppression and extraction methods may include: | mobile/fixed spraysscreens (vent doors, vent blinds)use of water trucksventilation bags operationalwatering down site |
Safety provisions may include: | barricades erected where necessarysignage visiblestop blocks in approved condition and made to approved dimensionslights |
Trucks may include: | 4 wheel drive (diesel, electric)6 wheel drivearticulatedrigidtipping or ejector tray |
Working environment limitations may include: | broken grounddrylocation of water tablenoiseslope of working surfacestability of groundstable ground (compaction) amount of scaleventilation characteristics (fumes, dust)visibilitywet |
Safe driving conventions may include: | speed limitsmine lightingsite vehicle identification lightsright of wayparking in stockpilesparking on incline/declinerefuelling proceduresrules at intersectionsdriving regulations, rules and conventionstowing methodsshute operations |
Materials may include: | gravel/oreoverburdenoxidised wasterejectsroad baserubbishsandsulphide rock filltailings |
Indicators may include: | brake air pressurebrake oil temperaturecomputer indicatorsengine oil pressurefuel filterparking brakeretarderservice meterspeedometer/odometersteering filterstachometertorque converter oil temperaturetransmission filtervoltmeterwater temperature |
Contaminants may include: | cigarette buttsconsumablesear plugsexplosivesmetal bucket teethmetal or steel rodsold pipingold workingsplastictimberwet fill |
Servicing may include: | checking fluid levelsfilter changinggreasingkeeping cab cleantightening loose fittings |
Equipment cleaning methods may include: | degreasingforced airsteam cleaningvacuumwater |