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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for operation of plant/machinery on live stockpile
   • 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 geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work
   • Inspect and assess state of stockpile slope stability
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Push and place materials on the stockpile
   • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Drive and operate equipment effectively using controls and functions to complete specified tasks
   • Identify location, and build and maintain windrows, and ensure safe operating distance from edges of stockpile
   • Continuously assess location of stockpile edge in relation to operating plant/equipment and stability of stockpile slope
   • Push materials perpendicular to and facing the slope edge and avoiding operation parallel to the stockpile edge
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Operate at a speed consistent with the type of work being performed and the current ground conditions
3. ush and place materials around draw points and bridged materials
   • Inspect stockpile, and identify the location of draw points/holes and suspected bridged materials and ensure that draw points/holes are clearly indicated
   • Continuously assess location of draw points/holes and bridged materials in relation to operating plant/equipment to maintain safe operation
   • Operate plant/machinery perpendicular to the edge of the draw hole or bridged material maintaining a safe distance from draw hole/bridge
   • Communicate with relevant site personnel to determine the feeders being used and the amount of material being drawn from the stockpile
   • Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment
4. Finalise stockpile operations
   • Carry out plant/equipment shut-down procedures
   • Clean, inspect and store attachments and equipment
   • Clean and leave plant/equipment parked on stable, flat ground for use by next operator
   • Report location and state/condition of plant/equipment before going off shift
   • Complete all required records and documents
5. Push and place materials around draw points and bridged materials
   • Inspect stockpile, and identify the location of draw points/holes and suspected bridged materials and ensure that draw points/holes are clearly indicated
   • Continuously assess location of draw points/holes and bridged materials in relation to operating plant/equipment to maintain safe operation
   • Operate plant/machinery perpendicular to the edge of the draw hole or bridged material maintaining a safe distance from draw hole/bridge
   • Communicate with relevant site personnel to determine the feeders being used and the amount of material being drawn from the stockpile
   • Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment

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 operation of plant/machinery on live stockpiles including:

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

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

driving and operating the equipment to site conditions

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

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

working safely around other machines and personnel

works effectively with others to operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles 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 plant/machinery on live stockpiles 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

demonstrates skills of pushing and placing of materials on coal stockpiles in varying conditions of weather, lighting and stockpile volume

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 avoids open holes

towing and pushing of equipment and plant

not parking up near open holes or draw down points

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating plant/machinery on live stockpiles:

being prepared for spontaneous combustion situation

completing equipment lowering and lifting

communicating and performing isolation procedures

identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

identifying, interpreting and using geological and technical data (basic)

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed identifying

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