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, organisational and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standardsEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Pre-operational checks are those checks specified by the manufacturer prior to operating the item of equipment and may include: | computer systemsdisplay instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels)pump and componentryvisual and audio warning devices and lights |
Capacity of pump may include: | duration of operationefficient and safe operating speedoperating limitationspressure limitationstype of activities performed |
Indicators may include: | computer indicators |
Visual inspection and fault finding may include: | danger tagsfire suppression unit (pins in position in triggers)light positioning and cleanlinessoil leakspersonnel proximityportable fire extinguisher (bracket, gauge, hose, ease of access)stress in pipelines |
Equipment cleaning methods may include: | degreasingforced airsteam cleaningvacuumwater |
Potential risks and hazards may include: | abandoned equipmentadjoining pit wallsadverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires)chemicalscontaminantsequipmentfencesholesmaterialsover-hanging rockspersonnelpot holesunsafe groundunstable facesvehicles |
Environmental issues may include: | culturally-sensitive sites and artefactsdrainagedustemissionsflora and faunahazardous chemicalsheritage legislationnoiserunoffspillswater quality |
Site conditions may include: | broken groundday and nightdegree of compactionlocation of water tableslope of working surfacestable ground (compaction) amount of scalewet and dryworking over old underground workings and voids |
Materials in suspension may include: | oreorganic solventscontaminantsprecipitates |