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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for heavy media separation
   • Access, interpret and apply heavy media separation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Communicate with other personnel using approved method
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Start-up equipment in sequence
   • Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements
   • Confirm plant is operational
3. Operate and monitor equipment
   • Read and interpret data from equipment indicators
   • Continuously inspect plant
   • Adjust equipment to optimise separation performance and product quality
   • Control feed to plant
   • Monitor and adjust heavy media levels
   • Monitor and adjust levels of separating baths
   • Monitor the efficiency of the heavy media separation process
   • Carry out operator level maintenance
   • Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
4. Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment
   • Shutdown and/or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements
   • Perform post-shutdown and/or isolation checks
5. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
   • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process records
6. Plan and prepare for heavy media separation
   • Access, interpret and apply heavy media separation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Communicate with other personnel using approved method
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
7. Start-up equipment in sequence
   • Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements
   • Confirm plant is operational
8. Operate and monitor equipment
   • Read and interpret data from equipment indicators
   • Continuously inspect plant
   • Adjust equipment to optimise separation performance and product quality
   • Control feed to plant
   • Monitor and adjust heavy media levels
   • Monitor and adjust levels of separating baths
   • Monitor the efficiency of the heavy media separation process
   • Carry out operator level maintenance
   • Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
9. Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment
   • Shutdown and/or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements
   • Perform post-shutdown and/or isolation checks
10. Conduct housekeeping activities
    • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
    • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
    • 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 applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of heavy media separation including:

monitoring and adjusting levels

monitoring and adjusting separation process

carrying out operator maintenance

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the heavy media separation in a way that meets 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

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

demonstrates completion of heavy media separation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

completing the planning and preparation for heavy media separation

conducting the operating and monitoring of equipment and processing outcomes

completing equipment start-up sequence

completing equipment shutdown and isolation sequence

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting heavy media separation through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

heavy media separation safety requirements

hazardous substance procedures and consequences of spills

handle hazardous substances/identify hazards

use lifting techniques (manual, automated)

maintain records

monitor operations

report defects

employ safe work practices

finding plant faults

isolation procedures

emergency procedures

environmental principles

equipment safety requirements

operational procedures and checks

break down procedures

contaminants

high pressure hazards

gravitation separation process (fines and heavy)

monitoring and applying equipment operating parameters

identifying heavy media types

interpreting metallurgical and technical data

identifying types of ores and grades density

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