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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for stockpile dozer operations
   • Access, interpret and apply stockpile operations 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
   • Interpret and apply basic geological and survey data required to complete the allocated task
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Operate stockpile dozer
   • Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of the work activity
   • Drive dozer and effectively use dozer controls and functions to complete specified tasks
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
3. Perform stockpile operations
   • Remove coal from predetermined stockpile location in accordance with work specifications
   • Form slope and height to work specifications
   • Pack coal to prevent air ingress, fires and weather channelling
   • Level stockpiles to tolerances
   • Monitor and respond to spontaneous combustion indicators
   • Monitor and respond to contamination indicators
   • Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment
4. 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
5. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Manage and/or 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 coal stockpile dozer operations including:

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

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

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

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

carrying out towing and pushing of equipment and plant

working safely around other machines and personnel

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

driving and operating the stockpile dozer for operations

adjusting equipment operations to suit site conditions

identifying when stockpile is close to or at capacity and adjust activity to ensure safety to persons, equipment and the environment

locating the draw down point, bridged materials and open holes

demonstrating skills on coal stockpiles in varying conditions of weather, lighting and stockpile volume

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting coal stockpile dozer operations:

spontaneous combustion situations

equipment lowering and lifting

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

geological and technical data (basic)

preparation for fire/accident/emergency

signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

loading techniques

plans, reports, maps, specifications

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

housekeeping activities

not parking up near open holes or draw down points

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