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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for testing vehicles and equipment
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to test the operational functions of vehicles and equipment
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity
   • Access, interpret and apply required geological and survey data
   • Identify and confirm testing requirements and required resources according to the job requirements
   • Prepare the vehicles and equipment that will be tested according to workplace procedures
   • Coordinate activities with relevant personnel
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
2. Test vehicles and equipment
   • Carry out prestart, start-up, shut-down and isolation procedures according to manufacturer specifications
   • Test the operational functions of the vehicles and equipment
   • Move and relocate the vehicle for testing purposes
   • Act on and report monitoring systems warnings and alarms
   • Identify and respond to hazardous and emergency situations according to workplace procedures
3. Complete the testing sequence
   • Restore the vehicles and equipment to the worksite
   • Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect to ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
   • Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

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:

test operational functions of vehicles and equipment on at least two occasions, including:

carrying out prestart, start-up, shut-down and isolation procedures

identifying and diagnosing faults

testing the operational functions of a vehicle

moving and relocating a vehicle

applying site safety procedures

using hand and power tools

accessing and using the site inventory system

operating vehicles and equipment for test purposes

interpreting test results

cleaning, maintaining and storing equipment and tools.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for testing operational functions of vehicles and equipment

work effectively with others to test operational functions of vehicles and equipment in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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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 policies, procedures and documentation required to test operational functions of vehicles and equipment, including:

workplace health and safety

mine operations

diagnosis and fault finding

site equipment and maintenance

documentation and record keeping

testing

operations, characteristics, capabilities and limitations of mine vehicles and equipment

techniques for accessing and using site inventory (parts) systems

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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