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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for Shutdown dredge and operator maintenance
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to shutdown dredge for operator maintenance
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
   • Raise and safely secure ladder above water
   • Conduct retreat away from working face to safe location
   • Flush out plant according to workplace procedures
   • Adjust spuds and/or cable lengths to ensure dredge remains level on pond
   • Disconnect main power supply to dredge and plant
   • Move float line to new position ensuring enough slack is available for move
   • Confirm ladder is above water and safely secured according to workplace procedures
   • Check ladder at scheduled times
   • Inspect swing sheave action to assess ladder swing performance
   • Inspect cutter components and flush flow according to workplace procedures
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with relevant personnel throughout the work activity
2. Conduct operational maintenance
   • Inspect dredge to identify faults and ensure serviceability
   • Conduct routine operational servicing and repairs according to manufacturer specifications
   • Repair or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
3. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clean and store equipment and attachments according to manufacturer specifications
   • Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

shutdown dredge for operator maintenance on at least two occasions, including:

raising and securing ladder

flushing out plant

taking dredge off feed

moving boat lines

checking the ladder

inspecting all dredge components and identifying faults

conducting routine operational maintenance

repairing or referring faults

completing housekeeping activities.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for shutting down dredge for operator maintenance, including:

applying diagnostic techniques

directing operations

following hazard identification procedures

handling hazardous goods

following record maintenance requirements

monitoring operations

following defect reporting requirements

using troubleshooting techniques

using communications equipment and systems.

work effectively with others to shutdown dredge for operator maintenance in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to shutdown dredge for operator maintenance, including:

work health and safety

environmental and heritage

anchoring

anchor move

dredge preparation

dredge clean up

isolation

ladder maintenance

monitoring

night and day working

open cut (dredging)

operational checks

start up

shutdown

sounding

float line

centre line

dredge manoeuvring

plant move

retreat

side-line cable replacement

principles and techniques for:

interpreting indicator readings

identifying ladder swing capability and limitations

interpreting and applying site operational systems

identifying working face dangers

identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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