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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for underground truck operations
   • Access, interpret and apply underground tuck 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
   • Perform equipment pre-start checks and ensure equipment is ready for operation
   • Carry out start-up procedures
   • Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to site requirements
   • Adhere to emergency procedures and ensure safety of others, equipment and site
   • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
   • Communicate to others verbally or in writing end of shift information to oncoming shift
2. Load material
   • Check work area for spillage prior to entering the loading area to prevent plant and tyre damage
   • Position truck for loading clear of services
   • Remain in truck when loading or at safe distance from loading operation
3. Haul material
   • Drive and operate truck safely within working environment limitations and road conditions, observing safe driving conventions
   • Confirm type of material and haul to designated location
   • Communicate with others using site communication systems and methods
   • Maintain hauling efficiency by managing working environment
   • Monitor and manage equipment performance using appropriate indicators to aid efficient operations
   • Identify, remove, and dispose of contaminants
   • Identify and manage spillages on hauling surface
   • Ensure tray is in the correct position before equipment is in motion
4. Discharge material
   • Check safety provisions are in place before entering and leaving tipping site
   • Position truck in safe area
   • Discharge load
   • Lower or retract tray fully before driving off the tipping area
5. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Carry out shutdown procedures
   • Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
6. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations
   • Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment

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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conducting of underground truck operations including:

performs pre start checks, identifies and reports issues prior to commencing operations

identifies hazards, risks and environmental issues that may affect operations, corrects within authorised capability and report these to their supervisor

establishing safety provisions before discharging materials

conducting routine housekeeping to maintain equipment condition and the work environment

works effectively with others to conduct underground truck operations and 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 conducting underground truck operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

driving and manoeuvring truck smoothly, adjusting operations for the work environment and road conditions

correctly positions the truck for loading of loading of materials

positioning tray correctly before moving vehicle from loading or after discharging

hauls materials to designated locations

identifying and managing spills on the haul surface

identifying, removing and disposing of contaminants

correctly positions the truck for discharge of materials

undertakes approved truck shutdown procedures

identifies issues with equipment and makes minor adjustments

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting underground truck operations:

interpreting ground conditions

equipment parking

operational procedures and checks

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

road rules

adhering to manufacturer’s specifications

towing methods

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