ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for recovery

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify details of the recovery requirements

1.3. Access and apply safety information and procedures including use of personal protective equipment

1.4. Select and prepare materials required for the task

1.5. Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks, and environmental and heritage issues

1.6. Conduct pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation

1.7. Assist in the preparation of a recovery plan

2. Recover and access equipment

2.1. If necessary, carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown

2.2. Install and operate recovery equipment within the limitations of the site

2.3. Recover equipment systematically using approved methods/plans, with minimal loss and damage of equipment

2.4. Carry out pushing and towing of equipment and plant safely and in accordance with equipment capabilities

2.5. Apply and interpret diagnostic operations on recovered equipment

2.6. Assess if decommissioning of equipment is required and take action if necessary

3. Conduct housekeeping activities

3.1. Clean equipment

3.2. Carry out, identify and manage removal of spills

3.3. Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment

3.4. Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to recover equipment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for recovery of equipment

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical, environmental and geological information

communicate and coordinate activities with others

apply risk analysis processes

analyse recovery methods suitable to the situations

operate equipment

anticipate potential hazards

analyse and respond to changing circumstances

apply diagnostic techniques

diagnose problems

make decisions

direct operations

apply driving techniques

identify hazards/handle hazardous goods

interpret ground conditions

interpret plans, reports, maps, specifications

maintain records/monitor operations

organise work tasks/employ safe work practices

report defects

select and fit personal protective equipment

work in a team

use communications equipment

use computer systems

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to recover equipment:

operational safety requirements

mine operational procedures

geological and environmental conditions in the recovery area

relevant risk management process

potential hazards and remedial or response actions

available recovery methods

recovery equipment and materials capabilities and characteristics

loss and damage causes and control techniques

recovery site control procedures

operational signalling procedures

mine communication systems and procedures

emergency procedures/ shutdown procedures/start-up procedures

environmental and heritage procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

geological and technical data

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

isolation procedures

mine operational system

night and day working procedures

relevant OHS procedures

operational procedures and checks

recovery techniques

relevant road rules

site procedures

site safety requirements

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for recovery of equipment

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient recovery of equipment

working with others to undertake and complete the recovery of equipment that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely recovery of equipment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the recovery of equipment

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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:

current relevant legislation codes, regulations and standards which may include:

relevant environmental agencies regulations

Environmental Protection Act

isolation procedures

relevant OHS legislation

safety and health management system

organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

relevant Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Safety information and procedures may be contained in:

relevant legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management plans

relevant OHS policy

relevant code of practice

manufacturer's instructions

safe working procedures (or equivalents)

Materials may include:

winches

block and tackle

chains

timber

bolters

chemicals such as:

PUR

strata binder

grout

Potential hazards and risks may include:

unsafe ground

unstable faces

fences

adjoining pit walls

holes

pot holes

materials

over-hanging rocks

vehicles

abandoned equipment

equipment

personnel

chemicals

adverse weather conditions such as:

electrical storms

floods

fires

contaminants including:

animal carcasses (sheep, cows, kangaroos)

cigarette butts

consumables

ear plugs

metal bucket teeth

metal or steel rods

old fencing

old piping

plastic

timber

Environmental and heritage issues may include:

culturally-sensitive sites and artefacts

drainage

dust

emissions

flora and fauna

hazardous chemicals

heritage legislation

noise

runoff

spills

water quality

Pre-start checks may include:

air filter restriction indicator

cab including:

horn

lights

air conditioner

display instrumentation and gauges including:

indicators

gauges

laser levels

computer systems

orange and red engine and stop engine lights

fluid levels including:

windscreen washer tank

hydraulic oil

coolant

grease

water

engine oil

fuel

visual and audio warning devices and lights

Recovery equipment may include:

machinery

mine extraction device

hydraulic mine puller

load haul dumps

shuttle car

breaker line support and mine dozer

ramcar