Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for face loader operations
- Access, interpret and apply face loader operations documentation
- Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
- Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- Access, interpret and clarify geological and survey data required to complete the work activity
- Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others in line with workplace requirements
- Select required face loader equipment and confirm suitability for work activities
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for face loaders, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
- Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
- Operate face loader in line with established requirements to complete work activity
- Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
- Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
- Drive and operate loader using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
- Distribute bulk materials into haulage units, maintaining 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
- Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
- Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
- Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
- Conduct housekeeping activities