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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for manual scaling
   • Access, interpret and apply manual scaling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for the activity
   • Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential risks and hazards
   • Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods
   • Use approved dust suppression and extraction equipment/methods
   • Establish exclusion zone to prevent unauthorised access
   • Ensure work area is ventilated before entry
2. Perform manual scaling operations
   • Inspect and assess site conditions and determine scaling requirements and starting point
   • Inspect and determine appropriateness of conducting manual scaling
   • Establish and maintain a suitable working posture for manual scaling
   • Ensure maintenance of safe egress
   • Conduct manual scaling correctly
   • Maintain services
   • Maintain dust controls as manual scaling operations advance
3. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
   • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process and maintain written records
4. Plan and prepare for manual scaling
   • Access, interpret and apply manual scaling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for the activity
   • Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential risks and hazards
   • Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods
   • Use approved dust suppression and extraction equipment/methods
   • Establish exclusion zone to prevent unauthorised access
   • Ensure work area is ventilated before entry
5. Perform manual scaling operations
   • Inspect and assess site conditions and determine scaling requirements and starting point
   • Inspect and determine appropriateness of conducting manual scaling
   • Establish and maintain a suitable working posture for manual scaling
   • Ensure maintenance of safe egress
   • Conduct manual scaling correctly
   • Maintain services
   • Maintain dust controls as manual scaling operations advance
6. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
   • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process and maintain written records

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of manual scaling preparation and performance including:

using inspection techniques

using appropriate dust suppression and extraction methods

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the preparation and performance of manual scaling that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions, and convey work progress

demonstrates completion of preparation and performance of manual scaling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

conducting inspections on:

applying exclusion zone control measures

identifying and using required ancillary equipment

applying dust suppression and extraction

conducting manual scaling

conducting housekeeping activities

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparing and perform manual scaling operations through:

risk assessment and hazard management

site conditions including:

geological and technical data

environmental issues

ground control

ventilation and dust controls

equipment safety requirements

work area inspections

dealing with misfires

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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