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 proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standardscode of practiceEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Work requirements may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include: | product detailsnature and scope of tasksachievement targetsoperational conditionsgeological datasite survey datasite layout and out of bounds areasworksite inspection requirementslighting conditionsplant or equipment defectshazards and potential hazardscoordination requirements or issues |
Personal protective equipment may include: | chemical/gas detectorseye protection (e.g. glasses)hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs)protection from the elements (e.g. sun block)protective clothing (e.g. gloves, safety boots, helmet, shin guards, long sleeved shirt and trousers))respiratory devicessafety harness when working at heights |
Inspect and prepare work area may include: | identification of hazardsselection and implementation of control measures for the hazards identifiedsafeguarding site and non-site personnel by:erection of barricades, posting of signs and following of security proceduresselection of appropriate equipment to ensure personnel safety and protectiondetermination of appropriate path of movement for equipmentfloor, pad, access roads, ramps and bench requirements |
Coordination with others may include with: | yard personslaboratory personnelmobile plant operatorsmaintenance personnel |
Auxiliary equipment may be anything that is portable and mobile that is not part of the fixed infrastructure, and may include: | gantry cranes and attachmentshand and power toolshoses (water and air)mobile equipmentflexi pumpsair operated toolsboulder buster |
Pre-start and start-up procedures may include: | walk around check of the plantchecking and toping up fluid levels (including fuel)lubricationinspection of attachments to ensure security and identify defectsinstrument and control lever checksreporting defects and damagefollow prescribed start-up sequenceconfirm plant is operationalchecking interlockscheck for tagscameras and monitorsmonitoring and control systemsdrive beltsisolations chutesconveyor componentspipe and flangespumping systemwater systemshydraulic systemlightingsuppression systemvisual and audio warning devices and lightsvalves |
Shutdown procedures may include: | following prescribed shutdown sequencesecuring equipment |
Operating techniques may include: | feed controlcrusher adjustmentworking safely around other machines and personnel |
Changing work conditions may include variations in: | rock typesfeed gradingfeed contaminationweather conditionsday and night |
Monitoring may include the checking of: | blockages and spillagescurrent drawdetecting noises and smellsflow ratesmissing componentsoil leaksair flowspressuresfeed rateswear and tearcontaminants, e.g.: oil, plastic, timber, misfire explosives, metal (e.g. bucket teeth etc) |
Hazardous and emergency situations may include: | personal safety (e.g. crush injuries, burns, slips, trips, falls, chemical exposure, fatigue)plant (e.g. structural damage, emergency shutdown)environment (e.g. seepage, emissions, chemical spills, pollution, anything detrimental to fauna and flora)confined spacesworking alonepersonal injuryunplanned shutdownfireelectricaldustnoiseexplosive devicesreagents and their mixing procedures (metalliferous mining only) |
Operator service, maintenance and housekeeping tasks are those established and authorised for the site and may include: | scheduled servicingchanging wear componentsgreasingequipment adjustmentscleaningdisposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materialsapplication of chemical and fuel safety measures |