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Elements and Performance Criteria
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
conduct flexible conveyor train (FCT) operations on at least two occasions, including:loading and transporting coal confirming work requirements details, including:machines and machine defectscutting sequencescut cyclesrequired survey data and environment informationgeological conditionshazards and potential hazardscompleting coordination with others involved, including:shuttle car operatorcable handlertradespersonsminer driverdeputy.During the above the candidate must:locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliantimplement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of flexible conveyor train operations including:reading, interpreting, applying and communicating technical informationidentifying and minimising environmental issues, potential hazards and risks selecting and using relevant tools and equipmentcomplying with environmental requirements and constraintsidentifying work requirementsapplying diagnostic and fault finding techniquesapplying hand-eye coordinationinterpreting mine survey and geological datamaintaining equipment recordswork effectively with others to undertake and complete flexible conveyor train operations in a way that meets required outcomes, including:organising work activities to meet task requirementscommunicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructionscomplying with reporting requirements and proceduresdetermining coordination requirements throughout work activities.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
key legislation required to conduct FCT operationskey policies, procedures and documentation required to conduct FCT operations, including site operational safety proceduresFCT characteristics, technical capabilities and limitationsbreaker line supports characteristics, techniques capabilities and limitations, including:trammingpositioningstoringsettingloweringradio/pendant controlscable handlingshutdown proceduresprinciples and techniques for confirming key work requirements relating to FCT operations, including:machines and machine defectscutting sequencescut cyclesrequired survey data and environment informationgeological conditionshazards and potential hazardstechniques for applying mine geology and survey information, including:ventilation/gas datadeputy reportsgeological datalongitudinal and cross sectional survey plansmine site and face ventilation systems characteristics, technical capabilities and limitationsprinciples and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergenciessite requirements for housekeeping, completing maintenance records and reporting requirementstechniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others, including:shuttle car operatorcable handlertradespersonsminer driverdeputy.