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 procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Work requirements may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include: | product details nature and scope of tasks achievement targets operational conditions geological data site survey data site layout and out of bounds areas worksite inspection requirements lighting conditions plant or equipment defects hazards and potential hazards coordination requirements or issues |
Personal protective equipment may include: | chemical/gas detectors eye 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 devices safety harness when working at heights |
Inspect and prepare work area may include: | identification of hazards selection and implementation of control measures for the hazards identified safeguarding site and non-site personnel by: erection of barricades, posting of signs and following of security procedures selection of appropriate equipment to ensure personnel safety and protection determination of appropriate path of movement for equipment floor, pad, access roads, ramps and bench requirements |
Coordination with others may include with: | yard persons laboratory personnel mobile plant operators maintenance 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 attachments hand and power tools hoses (water and air) mobile equipment flexi pumps air operated tools boulder buster |
Pre-start and start-up procedures may include: | walk around check of the plant checking and toping up fluid levels (including fuel) lubrication inspection of attachments to ensure security and identify defects instrument and control lever checks reporting defects and damage follow prescribed start-up sequence confirm plant is operational checking interlocks check for tags cameras and monitors monitoring and control systems drive belts isolations chutes conveyor components pipe and flanges pumping system water systems hydraulic system lighting suppression system visual and audio warning devices and lights valves |
Shutdown procedures may include: | following prescribed shutdown sequence securing equipment |
Operating techniques may include: | feed control crusher adjustment working safely around other machines and personnel |
Changing work conditions may include variations in: | rock types feed grading feed contamination weather conditions day and night |
Monitoring may include the checking of: | blockages and spillages current draw detecting noises and smells flow rates missing components oil leaks air flows pressures feed rates wear and tear contaminants, 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 spaces working alone personal injury unplanned shutdown fire electrical dust noise explosive devices reagents 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 servicing changing wear components greasing equipment adjustments cleaning disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials application of chemical and fuel safety measures |