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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for face loader operations
- Operate face loader
- Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
- Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
- Drive loader, select and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
- Distribute bulk materials into haulage units, and ensure maintenance of the stability and maximum load requirements of the haul unit
- Load bulk materials into materials handling equipment
- Carry out dumping and stockpiling operations
- Connect and tow equipment and plant safely, within equipment and connection capacity
- Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
- Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
- Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment
- Carry out operator maintenance
- Conduct housekeeping activities
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