Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare to excavate tunnel by machine
- Access, interpret and apply excavate tunnel by machine documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding
- Identify, obtain and implement the traffic signage requirements
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Identify and assess ground conditions from engineers’ survey analysis
- Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
- Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
- Set up for machine operation
- Devise and follow production schedules consistent with job requirements
- Locate and set up machine and equipment
- Carry out pre-start, start-up, park up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
- Adjust machine and attachments for terrain, rock and ground conditions
- Drive, operate machine and use controls to produce smooth and efficient operation
- Complete operator maintenance and servicing of machine and equipment to schedule
- Excavate tunnel and control dust and water
- Excavate tunnel to shape required by specification according to laser/line levels and measurements
- Incorporate dust suppression methods with machine cutting operations to control dust
- Operate and maintain dust extraction systems to maximum efficiency during excavation
- Remove excess water by operating pumping or drainage system to maintain minimal surface water levels
- Control mucking
- Clean up
- Plan and prepare to excavate tunnel by machine
- Access, interpret and apply excavate tunnel by machine documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding
- Identify, obtain and implement the traffic signage requirements
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Identify and assess ground conditions from engineers’ survey analysis
- Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
- Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
- Set up for machine operation
- Devise and follow production schedules consistent with job requirements
- Locate and set up machine and equipment
- Carry out pre-start, start-up, park up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
- Adjust machine and attachments for terrain, rock and ground conditions
- Drive, operate machine and use controls to produce smooth and efficient operation
- Complete operator maintenance and servicing of machine and equipment to schedule
- Excavate tunnel and control dust and water
- Excavate tunnel to shape required by specification according to laser/line levels and measurements
- Incorporate dust suppression methods with machine cutting operations to control dust
- Operate and maintain dust extraction systems to maximum efficiency during excavation
- Remove excess water by operating pumping or drainage system to maintain minimal surface water levels
- Control mucking
- Set up and align conveyor/mucking system to spoil system
- Operate mucking attachments safely
- Maintain dust extraction system in operation along conveyor or mucking system
- Remove spoil in accordance with planned operating procedures
- Direct trucks safely to and from mucking area
- Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
- Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
- Carry out housekeeping activities