RIIMEX201E — Suppress dust in open-cut environments

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
• suppress dust in open-cut environments on at least two occasions, including:
• identifying situations requiring dust suppression, including any hazards and environmental considerations
• applying rehabilitation measures to stabilise dumps and tailings sites.
• During the above, the candidate must:
• locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures
• implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to suppress dust safely, effectively and efficiently in an open-cut environment, including:
• using vehicle directions and signals
• applying equipment operating requirements and procedures
• identifying and addressing hazards
• interpreting plans, reports, maps and specifications
• working while wearing protective equipment
• work effectively with others to undertake and complete dust suppression in an open-cut environment that meets the required outcomes, including:
• communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions
• completing written and verbal records and reports
• applying decision making and troubleshooting techniques.

Knowledge evidence

• The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
• policies, procedures and documentation required to suppress dust in open-cut environments, including those relating to:
• basic geological and technical data relating to rock formations
• environmental protection
• fire, accident and emergency
• personal protective equipment
• site maintenance records and reporting requirements
• site operational, quality and communication requirements
• site product characteristics
• work health and safety
• types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of plant and equipment required to suppress dust in open-cut environments, including:
• pre-start, start-up and operating techniques
• isolation and shutdown procedures
• principles, methods and techniques for supressing dust in open-cut environments, including:
• interpreting plans, reports, maps and specifications
• interpreting required data
• applying rehabilitation measures to stabilise dumps and tailing sites
• using vehicle directions and signals.

Foundation skills

• Numeracy: Calculates basic measurements including mass and dimensions
• Oral communication: Conveys information and requirements clearly and listens actively
• Reading: Identifies and interprets specific information from workplace documentation
• Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities
• Writing: Completes records and reports using sector specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

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