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 |
Work requirements may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include: | product detailsnature and scope of tasksachievement targetsoperational conditionsplant configurationsite layout and out of bounds areasstockpile detailsworksite inspection requirementslighting conditionsplant or equipment defectshazards and potential hazardscoordination requirements or issues |
Personal protective equipment may include: | chemical/gas detectorseye protection (e.g. glasses)hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs)protection from the elements (e.g. sun block)protective clothing (e.g. gloves, safety boots, helmet, shin guards, long sleeved shirt and trousers)respiratory devicessafety harness when working at heights |
Inspect and prepare work area and equipment may include: | stockpile areas/product binsidentification 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 protectionstabilising plantpositioning plant |
Coordination with others may include with: | yard personslaboratory personnelmobile plant operatorsmaintenance personnel |
Pre-start and start-up procedures may include: | walk around check of the plantchecking and toping up fluid levels (including fuel)lubrication/greasinginspection of attachments to ensure security and identify defectsinstrument and control lever checks, andreporting defects and damagefollow prescribed start-up sequenceconfirm plant is operational |
Shutdown procedures may include: | following prescribed shutdown sequencesecuring equipmentemergency |
Operating techniques may include: | feed control adjustmentscrusher adjustmentworking safely around other machines and personnel |
Changing work conditions may include variations in: | rock typesfeed grading and contaminationweather conditionsday and night |
Hazardous and emergency situations may include: | confined spacesworking alonepersonal injury, e.g.crush injuriesburnsslipstripsfallschemical exposurefatigueplant, e.g.structural damageemergency shutdownunplanned shutdownenvironmental e.g.seepageemissionschemical spillspollutionanything detrimental to fauna and florafiredustnoiseelectrical |
Operator service, maintenance and housekeeping tasks are those established and authorised for the site and may include: | scheduled servicingchanging wear componentsgreasingequipment adjustmentscleaning |