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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to conduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations
   • Access, interpret and apply dewatering operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Select, and check for faults, tools/equipment for work activities
   • Develop dewatering plan
   • Identify and obtain signage requirements
   • Prepare sumps and pads
   • Coordinate and transport required equipment and tools to and from the site
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Install, operate and recover dewatering equipment
   • Communicate and coordinate with others at the site throughout the work activity
   • Install and dismantle dewatering system in accordance with the plan
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures
   • Monitor and adjust dewatering system performance where required
   • Recognise and follow procedures in hazardous and emergency situations
   • Ensure discharged water is dispersed as required
   • Complete work activity in accordance with the work plan
   • Recover dewatering system
   • Clear work area and dispose of materials
3. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Carry out dewatering equipment and systems inspections and fault finding
   • Carry out operational maintenance, servicing, lubricating and housekeeping tasks
   • Process written records and reports
4. Plan and prepare to conduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations
   • Access, interpret and apply dewatering operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Select, and check for faults, tools/equipment for work activities
   • Develop dewatering plan
   • Identify and obtain signage requirements
   • Prepare sumps and pads
   • Coordinate and transport required equipment and tools to and from the site
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
5. Install, operate and recover dewatering equipment
   • Communicate and coordinate with others at the site throughout the work activity
   • Install and dismantle dewatering system in accordance with the plan
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures
   • Monitor and adjust dewatering system performance where required
   • Recognise and follow procedures in hazardous and emergency situations
   • Ensure discharged water is dispersed as required
   • Complete work activity in accordance with the work plan
   • Recover dewatering system
   • Clear work area and dispose of materials
6. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Carry out dewatering equipment and systems inspections and fault finding
   • Carry out operational maintenance, servicing, lubricating and housekeeping tasks
   • Process written 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

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conducting of dewatering operations in underground mining operations including:

selecting dewatering methods

interpreting ground conditions

pumping equipment operating requirements

responding to changing circumstances

complying with environmental requirements

working in confined spaces

applying equipment records maintenance requirements

interpreting and applying work instructions

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

selecting and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment

being prepared for emergency

works effectively with others to undertake and complete dewatering operations in underground mining operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communication techniques to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of conducting dewatering operations in underground mining operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

installing and dismantling dewatering equipment

completing pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures

starting, testing, monitoring and adjusting dewatering equipment

inspecting dewatering equipment and systems

maintaining, servicing and lubricating equipment

dispersing discharged water

clearing work area and disposing of materials

inspecting dewatering equipment and systems

completing the work plan

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting dewatering operations in underground mining operations through:

identifying and complying with site requirements and constraints

identifying site geological and survey data

identifying and applying dewatering equipment pre-start, start-up, operating and shutdown procedures and techniques

identifying dewatering equipment characteristics, technical capability and limitations

identifying and applying drainage principles and processes

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