ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for conveyor shift

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to conveyor shifting dozer operations

1.2. Receive, interpret and clarify briefings or handover details

1.3. Select and inspect equipment in accordance with job and safety requirements

1.4. Interpret and apply geological conditions and survey data required to complete the shift

1.5. Inspect conveyor system for condition and report potential issues

1.6. Observe safety rules and regulations

2. Operate dozer to shift conveyor

2.1. Carry out machine pre-start checks, start-up, park and shutdown procedures

2.2. Fit relevant attachments to dozer, including roller heads, ropes and shackles

2.3. Attach dozer rollers to conveyor rails, carry out rail warm ups

2.4. Shift conveyor singularly and/or with other machines in small passes

2.5. Operate dozer controls and manoeuvres smoothly to avoid damage to rail, fish plates, conveyor frames and pipelines

2.6. Conduct towing, winching and pushing

2.7. Conduct final alignment in accordance with survey markers and within site tolerances

2.8. Adjust operating techniques in extreme conditions to ensure safety of plant and personnel, and take necessary hazard control measures

2.9. Use and interpret hand signals and radio communications

2.10. Disconnect dozer attachments from conveyor

2.11. Complete work and report any damage

3. Park and shutdown dozer

3.1. Park, shutdown, inspect and clean dozer

3.2. Remove and inspect for serviceability and damage and store attachments

3.3. Complete logs and reporting requirements

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the 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 conveyor shifting dozer operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply dozer operating skills

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information

apply equipment records maintenance requirements

apply hand-eye coordination

use relevant hand tools

apply diagnostic techniques

apply environmental requirements

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct conveyor shifting dozer operations:

legislative and regulatory requirements related to this competency

site and equipment safety requirements and procedures

scope and limitations of operations related to this competency

site conveyor systems and relocation coordination requirements

relevant conveyor system and equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

mine site geological conditions and survey data

fire suppression, fire alert and disaster plan procedures

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 conveyor shifting dozer operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of conveyor shifting dozer operations

working with others to undertake and complete conveyor shifting dozer operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of conveyor shifting dozer 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.

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.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the conveyor shifting dozer operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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

codes of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Shift conveyor includes:

constant monitoring for damage to rail and fish plates

maintaining communication with other machines and conveyor shift supervisor

Conveyor systems may vary in:

distance

number of sections

transfer stations

shuttles

Operations may be conducted in all weather conditions, including extreme conditions by day or night and may include:

hot and dusty

heavy rain/flood

fog and high wind

Briefings or handover details may include:

conveyor shifting plan and program

work coordination requirements

worksite and formation inspection

location of potential hazards

permit and access requirements

Equipment may include:

roller head attachments

slings and shackles

winch rope

towbar pin

track dozers

rigging equipment

specialist roller heads

hand and power tools

spare parts

lubricants

cleaning products

Safety requirements may include:

access and permit procedures

working in vicinity of other machines and other personnel

Conditions may include:

stress relief

cracking

fire holes

aquifers

compacted coal

overburden

Survey data may include:

mine site plans

survey belt centreline

offsets

survey marks

Inspect conveyor system may include:

fish plates

rails and sleepers

towing and/or pushing points

frame braces

Safety rules and regulations may be contained in:

legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management plans

manager's rules

OHS Policy

code of practice

manufacturer's manuals and instructions

safe working or job procedures

training resources

Relevant attachments may include:

roller heads

ropes

shackles

winch

tow

Hazards may include:

power lines

overhead service lines

obstructions

structures

other equipment/vehicles

dangerous material

formation/earthworks/batters

underground services

water