Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers conducting hydraulic excavator operations in mining and extractive industries. It includes: planning and preparing for operations, operating the excavator, and carrying out post-operational procedures.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in mobile plant operator roles, at worksites within:
- Coal mining
- Extractive industries
- Metalliferous mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for operations |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to conducting hydraulic excavator operations 1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements for the satisfactory completion of operations 1.3. Access, interpret and clarify geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work 1.4. Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others 1.5. Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks 1.6. Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities 1.7. Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.8. Evaluate equipment and /or attachments supplied for suitability for the work to be undertaken to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of work activities |
2. Operate hydraulic excavator |
2.1. Carry out pre -start , start -up , park -up and shutdown procedures 2.2. Walk excavator and position for operation 2.3. Select and modify the operating technique to appropriately meet changing work conditions 2.4. Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations 2.5. Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms 2.6. Distribute bulk materials into materials handling equipment to ensure maintenance of the stability and maximum load requirements. 2.7. Load bulk materials into materials handling equipment 2.8. Side cast bulk materials 2.9. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations 2.10. Complete work in accordance with the agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacity of the allocated equipment |
3. Carry out post-operational procedures |
3.1. Inspect, fault find and report faults 3.2. Carry out operational maintenance and housekeeping tasks 3.3. Process records and reports |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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 hydraulic excavator operations:
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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 hydraulic excavator operations:
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Work requirements may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include: |
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Geological data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to: |
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Survey data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to: |
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Inspect and prepare work area may include: |
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Coordination with others may include with: |
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Potential risks and hazards may include: |
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Equipment and/or attachments may include: |
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Pre-start and start-up procedures include: |
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Park-up and shutdown procedures include ensuring that: |
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Operating techniques may include: |
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Changing work conditions may include variations in: |
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Equipment limitations may include: |
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Monitoring systems and alarms may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Materials handling equipment may include: |
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Hazardous and emergency situations may include: |
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Emergency responses may include: |
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Operator service, maintenance and housekeeping tasks are those established and authorised for the site and may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Mobile Plant Operations
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.