Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers conducting stockpile dozer operations in the coal mining industry. It includes: planning and preparing for operations, operating the dozer, performing stockpile operations, and carrying out operator maintenance.
Application of the Unit
This unit covers all tracked dozers; and those tasks and performance criteria which are within the legal and technical limitations of rubber-wheeled dozers. It is appropriate for those working in mobile plant operator roles, at worksites within:
- Coal 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 stockpile dozer operations 1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding 1.3. Interpret and apply basic geological and survey data required to complete the allocated task 1.4. Access and apply safety information and procedures throughout the operations |
2. Operate dozer |
2.1. Coordinate operations with other involved personnel and equipment/plant 2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures 2.3. Effectively use dozer controls and functions to complete specified tasks 2.4. Carry out towing and pushing of equipment and plant safely and in accordance with the authorised equipment and/or connection capabilities 2.5. Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms 2.6. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations |
3. Perform stockpile operations |
3.1. Place coal in and remove from predetermined stockpile location to work specifications 3.2. Form slope and height to work specifications 3.3. Pack coal to prevent air ingress, fires and weather channelling 3.4. Level stockpiles to tolerances 3.5. Monitor and respond to spontaneous combustion indicators 3.6. Monitor and respond to contamination indicators |
4. Carry out operator maintenance |
4.1. Carry out dozer inspections and fault-finding 4.2. Carry out authorised routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks 4.3. Carry out authorised minor maintenance 4.4. Process records |
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 coal stockpile dozer 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 coal stockpile dozer 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
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. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Stockpile dozer operations may include: |
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Work requirements may be in the form of: |
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Work requirements may include: |
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Safety information and procedures may be contained in: |
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Specific safety requirements are to include: |
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Towing and pushing may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Mobile Plant Operations
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.