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Elements and Performance Criteria

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations on at least two occasions, including:

loading and unloading cars

staging and positioning conveyor-cars

connecting cables

conducting work plan operations.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant

work effectively with others to provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operation that meets required outcomes, including:

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

complying with reporting requirements and procedures

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

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to provide deck support for conveyorcar high wall mining operations, including those relating to:

site and equipment safety

site mining systems and procedures

conveyor-car and conveyor-car equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations, including:

loading and unloading techniques

staging and positioning techniques, including:

angle of launch

impact of weather

staging devices

lanyard systems

electrical and gas monitoring cable connection techniques

techniques for applying site geological and survey data related to high wall mining operations, including:

go and no-go zones

high-wall stability

characteristics and potential impacts of mine gases

site environmental requirements and limitations relating to conveyor-car high wall mining operations

techniques for applying conveyorcar manufacturer manuals, requirements and procedures

principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies, including:

emergency responses, including:

emergency retraction

fire procedures

hazardous conditions, including:

highwall stability

site requirements for housekeeping, completing maintenance records and reporting requirements

basic techniques for communicating job activities with others, including:

system operators

loader drivers.