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, organisation and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standardscode of practiceEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Geological may include: | rock type and characteristicsfaults and jointswater tables or other water sources |
Survey data may include: | floor heightsbench widthsgrades |
Work requirements may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include: | product detailsnature and scope of tasksachievement targetsoperational conditionsgeological datasite survey datasite layout and out of bounds areasworksite inspection requirementslighting conditionsplant or equipment defectshazards and potential hazardscoordination requirements or issues |
Inspect and prepare work area may include: | identification of hazardsselection and implementation of control measures for the hazards identifiedsafeguarding site and non-site personnel by:erection of barricades and posting of signsselection of appropriate equipment to ensure personnel safety and protectiondetermination of appropriate path of movement for equipmentfloor, pad, access roads, ramps and bench requirements |
Coordination with others may include: | yard personslaboratory personnelmobile plant operatorsmaintenance personnel |
Pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures may include: | walk around check of the plantchecking and toping up fluid levels (including fuel)lubricationinspection of attachments to ensure security and identify defectsinstrument and control lever checksreporting defects and damagefollow prescribed start-up sequenceconfirm plant is operationalfollowing prescribed shutdown sequencesecuring equipment |
Relocate plant may include: | dismantlingpacking upassisting in loading onto transporthitching to plant for towing |
Prepare plant for operation may include: | assisting in unloading from transportunpacking and assemblingfitting, adjusting and tracking beltsstabilising the plant |
Operating technique may include: | feed controlworking safely around other machines and personnel |
Changing work conditions may include: | material typesfeed gradingfeed contaminationweather conditionsday and night |
Hazardous and emergency situations may include: | confined spacesworking alonepersonal injuryunplanned shutdownenvironmentalchemicalfireelectricaldustnoise |
Operational maintenance, servicing, lubricating and housekeeping tasks may include: | scheduled servicingchanging wear componentsgreasingequipment adjustmentscleaningdisposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materialsapplication of chemical and fuel safety measures |