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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for pumping operations
   • Access, interpret and apply pumping operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Conduct equipment pre-start checks
2. Pump material
   • Carry out start-up and shutdown procedures
   • Operate equipment within recommended speed, engine capability and limitations
   • Monitor equipment performance utilising appropriate indicators
   • Complete work according to agreed work plan and outcomes
   • Constantly monitor pressure and flow of material
3. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Conduct visual inspection and fault finding
   • Conduct routine operational servicing to ensure peak performance of equipment
   • Clean and maintain equipment
   • Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly
4. Plan and prepare for pumping operations
   • Access, interpret and apply pumping operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Conduct equipment pre-start checks
5. Pump material
   • Carry out start-up and shutdown procedures
   • Operate equipment within recommended speed, engine capability and limitations
   • Monitor equipment performance utilising appropriate indicators
   • Complete work according to agreed work plan and outcomes
   • Constantly monitor pressure and flow of material
6. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Conduct visual inspection and fault finding
   • Conduct routine operational servicing to ensure peak performance of equipment
   • Clean and maintain equipment
   • Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly

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 requirements, procedures and techniques for safe, effective pump operations including:

selecting and using the required hand and power tools

identify and handle hazardous goods

maintain, clean and operate equipment

identifying potential risks and hazards

works with others to undertake and complete pump operations 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/plans/specifications

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

performing pump start up procedure

pumping material and operating equipment for optimum efficiency

monitoring equipment and operations

performing pump shutdown procedure

applying visual inspection and fault finding techniques

conducting operational servicing

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of pump operations through:

applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

work health and safety

maintain, clean and operate equipment

identifying and handling hazardous goods

maintaining records

monitoring operations and conducting fault finding

identifying site and equipment’s safety requirements

identifying communications equipment

being prepared for emergency/fire and accidents

complying with environmental principles

identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

applying isolation procedures

applying operational procedures and checks including material under pressure and mine operational system

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