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 |
Work requirements and procedures may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal, depending on the complexity of the process and may include: | material identificationnature and scope of tasksachievement targetsoperational conditionsobtaining permits requiredsite layoutout of bounds areasworksite inspection requirementslighting conditionsplant or equipment defectshazards and potential hazardscoordination requirements or issuescontamination control requirementsenvironmental control requirementsbarricade and signage requirements |
Geological data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to: | rock type and characteristicsfaults and jointsbroken groundwater tables or other water sourceswet and dry areasdegree of compaction |
Survey data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to: | floor heightsbench heights and widthsramp and floor gradesroad profile requirementsfinished work tolerancesunderground workings and voids |
Inspect and prepare work area may include: | identification of hazardsselection and implementation of control measures for the hazards identifiedsafeguarding site and non-site personnel by:erection of barricades and posting of signsselection of appropriate equipment to ensure personnel safety and protectiondetermination of appropriate path of movement for loads and equipment/vehiclesfloor clean up to specified levels and grade requirementsselection and implementation of environmental control measures |
Potential hazards and risks may include: | installed servicesdamaged or defective pressurised hoses and fastenings abandoned equipmentadjoining pit walls or structuresadverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires)chemicalscontaminantsancillary equipmentfencesholes and pot holesover-hanging rockspersonnelunsafe groundunstable facesvehiclespowerlinesdust and noiseconveyorsoverhead servicesstored energy which may include:engine componentsradiators and cooling systemshydraulic tanks and reservoirsair tanks and reservoirshydraulic hosesair hosesair conditioning componentselectrical componentsbraking systemscentrifugal forces |
Coordination requirements may include with: | other mobile plant operatorsprocessing plant operatorsmaintenance personnelwater truck operatorsservice vehicle operatorscrane and float operatorscontractorsinspectors supervisorsvisitorsuse of 2-way radios |
Pre-start and start-up procedure may include: | external check of the machineinspection of attachments to ensure security and identify defectsselection, removing and fitting of attachmentschecking of fluid levels (windscreen washer tank, hydraulic oil, coolant, grease, water, engine oil, fuel)carry out lubricationchecking of display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels), computer systemsinspection of air filter restriction indicatorinspection and checking of cab (horn, lights, air conditioner)testing of engine and stop engine lights testing visual and audio warning devices and lightschecking instruments and control leverreporting of defects and damage |
Park-up and shutdown procedure may include: | secure equipment as required by site proceduresrender attachments safeclear access ways |
Operating techniques may include: | manoeuvringblade control and applicationripper control and applicationtowingpushingbuilding and maintaining stockpilesattaching, securing, lifting, carrying and placing materialsdriving machines on to floatsobserving site speed limitsworking safely around:high bench wallsoverhead powerlinesother machines and personnellive stockpiles |
Changing work conditions may include variations in: | bulk material gradesheight of stockpilesheight of wallsmaterialscontaminationmaterials handling facilitiesweather conditionslight conditions (including day and night)broken grounddegree of compactionlocation of water tableslope of working surfacestable ground (compaction) amount of scalewet and dryworking over old underground workings and voids |
Monitoring systems and alarms may include: | brake air pressureoil temperaturecomputer indicatorsengine oil pressurefuel filterparking brakebrakingservice meterspeedometer/odometersteering filterstachometertorque convertertransmission filtervoltmeterwater temperature |
Hazardous and emergency situations may include: | powerlines and other overhead servicesdust and noiseface overhangslive stockpile |
Operator service, maintenance and housekeeping tasks are those established and authorised for the site and may include: | cleaningauthorised servicingmonitoring, recording and reporting of faultsconduct of authorised minor replacementsprovision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities |
Records and reports may include: | fuel usagecomputer readingsend of shift documentationsupplies logs work logs stockpile informationquality informationdespatch details |