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: | legislation including:mining safety and healthmine inspectionOHSexplosivesorganisational and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standardsEmployment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Pre-start checks may include: | air filter restriction indicatorcab (horn, lights, air conditioner)cab condition (no rags in air conditioner vent, dirt around brake and accelerator pedals, seat condition, all gear secured)cab mounts, windows (clean, emergency exit tag in place)capacity of equipment and/or attachmentscomputer systemsdamage to equipmentdanger tagsdisplay instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels)duration of operationefficient and safe operating speedengine and stop engine lights (orange and red)engine oil to be checked before starting enginefire suppression unit (pins in position in triggers)fluid levels (windscreen washer tank, hydraulic oil, coolant, grease, water, engine oil, fuel, transmission)grease lineslight positioning and cleanlinessno combustible material around exhaustoil leaks (engine, hydraulic hoses, on ground)fuel leaks, transmission, (engine, on ground)operating limitationspersonal proximityportable fire extinguisher (bracket, gauge, hose, ease of access)radiator top up tanktype of activities performedtyres and rim conditionvehicle numbervisual and audio warning devices and lightswater leaks (radiator, hoses)weight and/or load limitationswheel nuts and studs |
Potential risks and hazards may include: | working at heightsvertical openingsbund and/or wall collapsedecline trafficmount and dismount injuriespot holesroad conditionsrocksspillageunauthorised personnelunsafe groundventilation failurevisibility |
Start-up procedures may include: | safety mechanisms operational (horn, operating lights),correct location of equipment |
Dust suppression and extraction methods may include: | mobile/fixed spraysscreens (vent doors, vent blinds)use of water trucksventilation bags operationalwatering down site |
Work platform may include: | basketcherry pickerscrane boxscissor lift |
Ground conditions may include: | broken grounddrylocation of water tablenoiseslope of working surfacestability of groundstable ground (compaction)amount of scaleventilation characteristics (fumes, dust)visibilitywet |
Indicators may include: | brake air pressurebrake oil temperaturecomputer indicatorsengine oil pressurefuel filterparking brakeretarderservice meterspeedometer/odometersteering filterstachometertorque converter oil temperaturetransmission filtervoltmeter/ ammeterwater temperature |
Shutdown procedures may include: | safety mechanisms operational (horn, operating lights),correct location of equipmentvehicle is left secured |
Operator maintenance may include: | checking fluid levelsfilter changinggreasingkeeping cab cleantightening loose fittings |
Clean may include: | degreasingforced airsteam cleaningvacuumwater |
Environmental issues may include: | dustfumesnoisewater |