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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Check job requirements
   • Job is reviewed to identify equipment and operating requirements
   • Ancillary equipment, materials and personnel requirements for safe, effective and efficient operation are identified and organised
   • Suitable personal protective equipment and clothing are selected, used, maintained and stored in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
2. Prepare heavy recovery ancillary equipment for use
   • Routine pre-operational checks are carried out in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer specifications
   • Operational systems are checked and calibrated for correct operation in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer specifications
   • Faulty equipment is identified, safety tagged and reported promptly in accordance with organisational procedures
   • WHS/OHS hazards associated with equipment operation are identified, and risk is assessed and handled in accordance with organisational procedures
   • Environmental implications associated with operations are identified, assessed and reported in accordance with organisational procedures
3. Operate ancillary equipment
   • Operational area is checked and personnel in that area are informed of initiation of operation
   • Equipment is started up using correct sequence in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer specifications
   • Equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with manufacturer specifications, and is monitored for performance and efficiency
   • Input materials are monitored and non-conformances are identified and handled in accordance with organisational requirements
   • Processing outputs are monitored and adjustments to equipment operation are made in accordance with job requirements
4. Shut down heavy recovery ancillary equipment
   • Shut-down procedures for equipment are completed in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer specifications
   • Routine maintenance of equipment is carried out in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer specifications
   • Equipment is stored and secured in accordance with organisational requirements
   • Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance and damage to equipment are detailed and reported in accordance with organisational requirements

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two occasions and include:

completing relevant documentation implementing contingency plans interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work operating heavy recovery ancillary equipment reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions manufacturer specifications and operator manuals relevant dangerous goods information for operating ancillary equipment relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations workplace documentation workplace driving and operational instructions.

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