Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant role, at worksites within:
Coal mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare operations | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceedings 1.3. Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work |
2. Operate equipment and associated attachments | 2.1. Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 2.3. Use vehicle controls and systems to ensure smooth and effective operations 2.4. Operate vehicle within equipment limitations, and gauges and systems are monitored and responded to in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and/or site requirements 2.5. Safely load/unload personnel or materials in accordance with manufacturer's site requirements 2.6. Safely carry out towing and pushing of equipment and plant in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and/or site requirements 2.7. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 2.8. Perform work in accordance with the agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacities of the equipment |
3. Carry out operator maintenance | 3.1. Carry out tracked vehicle/plant inspections and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements 3.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures and practices 3.3. Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements 3.4. Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks in accordance with site requirements 3.5. Process records in accordance with site requirements |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct tracked vehicle/plant operations: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting tracked vehicle/plant operations apply operational safety requirements access, interpret and apply technical and environmental information start, operate and shutdown equipment use diagnostic techniques conduct relevant maintenance requirements use hand tools conduct emergency shutdowns maintain appropriate records apply environmental constraints and procedures dispose of environmentally sensitive oils, fluids and materials |
Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct tracked vehicle/plant operations: operational safety requirements tracked vehicle/plant equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations tracked vehicle/plant operational procedures location of equipment relative to working environment ventilation system and conditions tracked vehicle / plant maintenance requirements and procedures recording, reporting and handover procedures site environmental requirements and constraints related to tracked vehicle / plants |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following: knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting tracked vehicle/plant operations implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of tracked vehicle/plant operations working with others to undertake and complete the tracked vehicle/plant operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of tracked vehicle/plant operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job. Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity. Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. |
Method of assessment | This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods: written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes consistent achievement of required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: working with others to undertake and complete the tracked vehicle operations |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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 procedures management plans OHS policy manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Specific safety requirements may include: | personnel safety and control load security and safety transport rules operational signals procedures |
Work requirements may be in the form of: | shift briefings including: nature and scope of the work route working conditions achievement targets defects of equipment hazards and potential hazards coordination requirements/issues handover details work orders |
Mine environmental data may be in the form of: | ventilation/gas data deputy reports |
Associated attachments may include: | drill rigs forks winches cranes jibs blades |
Operator (operational) maintenance procedures are those established and authorised for the site. | |
Tracked vehicle/plant types may be: | electric drive mechanical drive pneumatic drive hydraulic drive single or multiple drive |
Tracked vehicle/plant may include: | material transport and towing equipment dozers/mule drill platforms breaker-line supports feeder-breakers auxiliary fans mobile bootends |
Sectors
Coal Mining (Underground)
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.