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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for crushing operations
   • Access, interpret and apply crushing operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Ensure area is well ventilated before entry
   • Inspect and prepare work area and equipment in coordination with others
   • Prepare a work plan to meet the required outcomes
   • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
2. Operate the crushing plant
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, run and shutdown procedures
   • Select and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
   • Use dust suppression and extraction methods
   • Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations, maintaining crushing efficiency and effectiveness
   • Act on or report performance monitoring systems and alarms
   • Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations
   • Complete the work plan
3. Carry out post-operational procedures
   • Inspect fault-find and report faults
   • Carry out operational maintenance, servicing, lubricating and housekeeping tasks
   • Maintain, process and pass on written records and reports
4. Plan and prepare for crushing operations
   • Access, interpret and apply crushing operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Ensure area is well ventilated before entry
   • Inspect and prepare work area and equipment in coordination with others
   • Prepare a work plan to meet the required outcomes
   • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
5. Operate the crushing plant
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, run and shutdown procedures
   • Select and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
   • Use dust suppression and extraction methods
   • Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations, maintaining crushing efficiency and effectiveness
   • Act on or report performance monitoring systems and alarms
   • Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations
   • Complete the work plan
6. Carry out post-operational procedures
   • Inspect fault-find and report faults
   • Carry out operational maintenance, servicing, lubricating and housekeeping tasks
   • Maintain, process and pass on written records and reports

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 crushing operations that meet all of the required outcomes including:

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

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

clarifying work requirements and instructions

inspecting and preparing work area and equipment

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

carry out pre-start and start up procedures

operate crushing plant

completing work plan

completing post operational procedures

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting crushing operations through:

site product characteristics

plant components functions, characteristics, technical capability and limitations

using crusher components

using crushing principles

using work orders/purchase requisition preparation requirements

accessing, reading and interpreting reports

technical information

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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