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, organisational and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standardsEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Ancillary equipment may include: | lighting hoses water / airlifting and handling equipmentmobile equipment (e.g. support vehicles)paint (e.g. spray cans)power tools and hand tools scaling bars of various lengthsrecommended/required PPEwork platforms (e.g. scissor lift, basket)ventilation equipment |
Ventilated means quality and quantity of air is suitable for the work environment according to site and legislative requirements. | |
Dust controls may include: | mobile/fixed spraysventilation hand watering |
Exclusion zone indicators may include: | flagstapeswitches hatssigns including:dangertraffic control signs |
Shift change-over details may include: | equipment and resource allocations/requirementsground conditions hazard reportssupervisor's instructions |
Legislation may include Acts and regulation dealing with: | mining safety and health mine inspectionOHSexplosives |
Site conditions may include: | accessibilityground conditionsground stability (e.g. broken, blocky, flaky, stable, compacted, shears, faults, folds)noiseventilation visibilitytemperature, humidity |
Hazards may include: | ground control failurelack of ventilation or oxygenloose material on working surfacemisfiresgasesentry by unauthorised personneluncovered open holesunstable ground conditionsatmospheric contaminantsunstable footingpoor housekeeping |
Inspections may include: | visual inspectionsoundingwateringair flowlistening for rock noise (ground talking) |
Suitable working posture may include: | both feet on firm footingholding bar in correct positionmaintaining balance |
Services may include: | compressed airwaterventilation |