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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to manage the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation to manage the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment 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
   • Review the site Traffic Management Plan, policies, plans and standard operating procedures
   • Identify and record site requirements for the interaction of transport systems and equipment
   • Identify contingencies and define other issues on the job, that will affect the interaction of the transport systems and equipment
   • Access and determine, in consultation, the appropriateness of standard operating procedures and revise
2. Manage the interaction of vehicles and mining equipment
   • Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of systems, practices and procedures
   • Identify, clarify and communicate requirements in the interaction of vehicles and equipment
   • Ensure adequate records are collected to allow assessment of safety and efficiency
   • Ensure all traffic management procedures are implemented and monitored for effectiveness
   • Ensure hazard identification procedures are implemented and monitored for effectiveness
   • Manage interaction of vehicles and mining equipment to ensure safety and optimum efficiency
3. Monitor and review interaction of vehicles and mining equipment systems
   • Monitor and review, in consultation, the effectiveness of strategies to control identified hazards and contingencies
   • Monitor the interaction of vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and optimum efficiency
   • Review systems and records, and develop strategies to improve safety and efficiency
   • Obtain specialist advice or assistance where required to develop improvement strategies
   • Seek approval for major changes to the Traffic Management Plan or Procedures
   • Implement, in consultation, the agreed rectification requirements

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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment including:

analysing and resolving system issues

developing and implementing monitoring and measuring systems

facilitating operational meetings

managing the continual improvement of systems

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment including:

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

maintaining clear and legible written records and the reporting systems

interpreting and implementing policy

consulting with other parties

coordinating activities of others

managing information

applying interpersonal skills

demonstrates completion of managing the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

managing the implementation and continuous improvement of the traffic management system, including:

compiling and analysing relevant information and scope of the work

identifying viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

developing and implementing systems and management plans

monitoring the implementation of systems

rectifying issues to the implementation of systems as authorised

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when managing the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment:

managing the limitations of transport monitoring systems

identifying the functions, capabilities and limitations of vehicles and mine equipment

reviewing project reporting guidelines

identifying and communicating roles and responsibilities

planning for and managing contingencies

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