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Elements and Performance Criteria
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:
conduct underground lifting operations on at least two occasions, including:developing a preliminary lifting plan, including a minimum of five of the following:confirmed details of underground lifting requirementsconfirmed dimensionssite access and egresssuitability and availability of materialstools and equipmentidentification of potential hazardsprobable control measuresidentification of site coordination requirementsobtaining, interpreting and clarifying work requirements, including in the following forms:shift briefingshandover detailswork ordersselecting and preparing appropriate anchorsidentifying and confirming appropriate safe working loads and centre of gravitydirecting load using appropriate signalsconnecting load to movement deviceapplying load movement procedures to ensure stability of the loaddismantling and removing or restore load shifting equipment.During the above, the candidate must:locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliantimplement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conducting of underground lifting operations, including:selecting and using the required tools and equipmentidentifying and label unserviceable equipment, materials and toolsmoving loads laterally using multiple lifting deviceswork with others to conduct underground lifting operations in a way that meets required outcomes, including:organising work activities to meet task requirementscommunicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructionscomplying with reporting requirements and procedures.
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 conduct underground lifting operations, including those related to:work health and safetysite and equipment safetyoperational and maintenance activitiesrecord maintenance and reportingprinciples and techniques for developing preliminary lifting plans, including:confirmed details of underground lifting requirementconfirmed dimensions and masssite access and egresssuitability and availability of materialstools and equipmentidentification of potential hazardsprobable control measuresidentification of site coordination requirementsprinciples and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergenciesprinciples and techniques for interpreting underground lifting work requirements, including in the following forms:shift briefingshandover detailswork orderscharacteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of hand tools and equipment required for underground lifting operations, including:slingsropesshackleseye-boltschain blockslever hoistselephants footverbal and hand signal techniques for load movingprinciples and techniques for applying movement devices, including:load haul dump (LHD) jib attachmentsmanual and mechanically operated chain blocks/lever pullersroof supports and winches site requirements for housekeeping, completing maintenance records and reporting requirementsbasic techniques for communicating job activities with others.