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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for car dumper operations
   • Access, interpret and apply ore car dumpers documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret and clarify / confirm work requirements before proceeding
   • Identify yard layout limit and locations of derailers
   • Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks
   • Identify, address and report environmental issues
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
   • Access and identify locations of emergency stops
   • Locate first aid areas
2. Conduct and monitor car dumper operations
   • Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Assist rail operations to position ore cars in the car dumper
   • Check correct plant operation prior to start-up
   • Carry out car dumper pre-start checks on all levels
   • Conduct prestart checks and ongoing plant inspection, take equipment indicator readings and identify, rectify and report defects and potential problems
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and
   • Monitor the ore handling system, equipment operation and personnel safety
3. Maintain car dumper equipment
   • Carry out rail isolations in preparation for maintenance
   • Clean plant to maintain condition equipment , level and work area hygiene
   • Inspect and maintain the work area
4. Shutdown car dumper equipment
   • Carry out car dumper shutdown procedures according to equipment configurations, system and safety requirements
   • Isolate fixed plant and equipment for maintenance
   • Perform post shutdown and isolation checks
   • Return dumper equipment to service
   • Provide support for maintenance personnel
   • Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time
   • Pass on shift change-over details to oncoming shift
5. Prepare for car dumper operations
   • Access, interpret and apply ore car dumpers documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret and clarify / confirm work requirements before proceeding
   • Identify yard layout limit and locations of derailers
   • Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks
   • Identify, address and report environmental issues
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
   • Access and identify locations of emergency stops
   • Locate first aid areas
6. Conduct and monitor car dumper operations
   • Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Assist rail operations to position ore cars in the car dumper
   • Check correct plant operation prior to start-up
   • Carry out car dumper pre-start checks on all levels
   • Conduct prestart checks and ongoing plant inspection, take equipment indicator readings and identify, rectify and report defects and potential problems
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and
   • Monitor the ore handling system, equipment operation and personnel safety
7. Maintain car dumper equipment
   • Carry out rail isolations in preparation for maintenance
   • Clean plant to maintain condition equipment , level and work area hygiene
   • Inspect and maintain the work area
8. Shutdown car dumper equipment
   • Carry out car dumper shutdown procedures according to equipment configurations, system and safety requirements
   • Isolate fixed plant and equipment for maintenance
   • Perform post shutdown and isolation checks
   • Return dumper equipment to service
   • Provide support for maintenance personnel
   • Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time
   • Pass on shift change-over details to oncoming shift

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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the monitoring and operation of ore car dumper and equipment 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 to confirm work requirements

demonstrates completion of the monitoring and operation of ore car dumper and equipment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

completing assessment of yard layout limit and locations of derailers

conducting equipment isolation, inspections and checks

conducting shutting down and isolating car dumpers

using communication methods during operations

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in operating and monitoring ore car dumpers through:

site and equipment safety requirements

site environmental requirements and constraints

basic geological, geographical and survey data

prioritizing work tasks

prepared for fire/accident/emergency

site and equipment safety systems

safe work practices

rail yard plant configuration and functions, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

fixed plant/equipment configuration and functions, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

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