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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for crushing and screening operations
   • Access, interpret and apply crushing and screening documentation and ensure compliance to the activity
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and use/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 according to site procedures
   • Select and check for faults, tools and equipment, for work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for f ire/accident/emergency
2. Operate the crushing and screening plant
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, run and shutdown procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others prior to commencing and during work activities
   • Select and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
   • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
   • Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations, maintaining crushing and screening efficiency and effectiveness
   • Act on or report performance monitoring systems and alarms
   • 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 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 and screening plant operations that meets 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 crushing and screening plant operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

completing work plan

completing post operational procedures

carrying out pre-start, start up and shutdown procedures

conducting dust suppression and extraction activities

carrying out, control and monitor crushing and screening operations

identify and respond to alarms and signals

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting crushing and screening plant operations through:

site product characteristics

plant components functions, characteristics, technical capability and limitations

technical information

using site layout and plans

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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