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: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards codes of practice Employment and Workplace Relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Work requirements and procedures may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal, depending on the complexity of the process and may include: | product identification nature and scope of tasks achievement targets operational conditions obtaining permits required site layout out of bounds areas worksite inspection requirements lighting conditions plant or equipment defects hazards and potential hazards coordination requirements or issues contamination control requirements environmental control requirements barricade and signage requirements |
Geological data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to: | rock and soil type and characteristics faults and joints broken ground water tables or other water sources wet and dry areas degree of compaction |
Survey data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to: | floor heights bench heights and widths ramp and floor grades underground workings and voids |
Inspect and prepare work area may include: | identification of hazards selection and implementation of control measures for the hazards identified safeguarding site and non-site personnel by: erection of barricades and posting of signs selection of appropriate equipment to ensure personnel safety and protection determination of appropriate path of movement for loads and equipment/vehicles floor clean up to specified levels and grade requirements selection and implementation of environmental control measures |
Potential hazards and risks may include: | installed services damaged or defective pressurised hoses and fastenings abandoned equipment adjoining pit walls or structures adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires) chemicals contaminants ancillary equipment fences holes and pot holes over-hanging rocks personnel unsafe ground unstable faces other vehicles powerlines dust and noise conveyors and other fixed plant overhead structures and services stored energy which may include: engine components radiators and cooling systems hydraulic tanks and reservoirs air tanks and reservoirs hydraulic hoses air hoses tyres air conditioning components electrical components braking systems centrifugal forces |
Coordination requirements may include with: | other mobile plant operators processing plant operators maintenance personnel water truck operators service vehicle operators crane and float operators contractors inspectors supervisors visitors |
Pre-start and start-up procedure may include: | external check of the machine inspection of attachments to ensure security and identify defects selection, removing and fitting of attachments checking of fluid levels (windscreen washer tank, hydraulic oil, coolant, grease, water, engine oil, fuel) carry out lubrication checking of display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels), computer systems inspection of air filter restriction indicator inspection and checking of cab (horn, lights, air conditioner) testing of engine and stop engine lights testing visual and audio warning devices and lights checking instruments and control lever reporting of defects and damage |
Park-up and shutdown procedure may include: | secure equipment as required by site procedures render attachments safe clear access ways |
Operating techniques may include: | manoeuvring braking bucket loading single sided loading double sided loading drive by loading load carrying haulage vehicle positioning load discharge building and maintaining stockpiles blending materials attaching, securing, lifting, carrying and placing materials driving machines on to floats towing observing site speed limits working safely around: overhead powerlines other machines and personnel live stockpiles |
Changing work conditions may include variations in: | bulk material grades height of stockpiles materials contamination haulage units materials handling facilities weather conditions light conditions (including day and night) |
Monitoring systems and alarms may include: | brake air pressure brake oil temperature computer indicators engine oil pressure fuel filter parking brake retarder service meter speedometer/odometer steering filters tachometer torque converter oil temperature transmission filter voltmeter water temperature |
Hazardous and emergency situations may include: | powerlines and other overhead services dust and noise face overhangs lighting strikes (potential tyre explosion) tyre fires (isolation procedures) |
Loading equipment may include: | shovels wheel loaders excavators bins conveyor belts draglines |
Dumping operations may be into: | burden dumps reject dumps rehabilitation dumps stockpiles hoppers bunkers feeders crushers |
Operator servicing, maintenance and housekeeping tasks are those established and authorised for the site and may include: | cleaning authorised servicing and the monitoring recording and reporting of faults conduct of authorised minor replacements provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities |
Records and reports may include: | fuel usage computer readings end of shift documentation supplies logs work logs stockpile information quality information despatch details |