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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for underground wheel grader operations
   • Access, interpret and apply underground wheel grader 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
   • Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the allocated job
   • Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others
   • 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 wheel grader underground
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Drive and operate grader, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
   • Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities 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 and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Completes records as required

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 wheel grader operations in underground mine, 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

reading and understand underground maps

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

applying techniques to construct drains, layer, level and mark out

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

working safely around other machines and personnel

works effectively with others to undertake and complete wheel grader operations in underground mines meeting all of the required outcomes, including:

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

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of conducting wheel grader operations in underground mines that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

driving and operating a wheeled grader for underground operations

adjusting equipment operations to suit site conditions

leveling out a minimum of 500 metres of underground road

demonstrating the following:

constructs drains

layer ground

unloading supplies in a safe manner

steering clear or the wall/rib in confined areas

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting wheel grader operations in underground mines:

identifying and interpreting ground conditions

identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

identifying, interpreting and using basic geological and technical data/maps

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

identifying primary and secondary ventilation

applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

completing housekeeping activities

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