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: | legislation including Acts and regulation dealing with:mining safety and health mine inspectionOHSexplosivesorganisational and site requirements and procedures including:clean up emergency proceduresequipment shutdown and isolation proceduresevacuation proceduresFirst Aidnotifying relevant authoritiespermit-to-work systemssafety equipmentuse of personal protective equipmentcommunication procedures (e.g. with platmen)portable electric apparatus proceduresfall arrestor and harness proceduresconfined spacesmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standardsEmployment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Equipment may include: | winding enginebucket/kibblescage/working platforms including chinaman's protective top coverskippower supplies and equipment |
Pre-operational checks may include: | external damage/defects/wearcomputer systemscommunications systemswinder controlsprotection and emergency devicesfire suppression systemsdanger/out of service tagsdisplay instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels) lubricant/hydraulic/coolant levelsidle positioned and runninglight positioning and cleanlinesspersonal proximityskip/cage doorsropesvisual and audio warning devices and lightsweigh machines head frame/sky shaftshaft brace |
Potential hazards and risks may include: | communication failurefalling objectsexplosivesmoving equipmentcollisionsplant failureelectricityspillagehazardous substancesunauthorised personnelvisibilityvibrationnoiseexplosionasphyxiation and drowning |
Start-up procedures may include: | pre-start inspections, checks and testssetting winding modeadvisory signals indicating impending movement of conveyancecarrying out test-winding-cycle if requiredchecking that equipment/system operations are normal |
Environmental issues may include: | dustfumesnoisewaterheatflammable and noxious gasesflammable dust |
Dust suppression and extraction methods may include: | mobile/fixed spraysmanual watering down site |
Energise the system may involve: | activate power supply or start diesel motor-generatorrunning up hydraulic/pneumatic and other auxiliary equipmentcheck fault indicators |
Monitor and manage cage performance may include: | duration of operationefficient and safe operating speedoperating limitationstype of activities performedweight and/or load limitations |
Shutdown procedures may include: | de-activating power/stopping diesel prime movershutting down motor-generator set/exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic driveshutting down hydraulic/pneumatic & other auxiliary equipment |
Auxiliary equipment may include: | emergency power suppliesgeneral mine servicesemergency communications systems |
Clean may include: | degreasingforced airsteam cleaningvacuumwatersolventsrags and cotton waste |
Winding operations include: | winder operations in drifts, tunnels, slopes or inclines |