Operator Training
Trackless Mobile Machine Operations — Underground Hard Rock
Applied competence to operate trackless mobile machines used in underground mechanised mining operations.
Overview
This skills programme is designed to provide qualifying learners with the applied competence to operate trackless mobile machines used in underground mechanised mining operations.
The skills programme is based on specific unit standards contained in the National Certificate: Mining Operations Underground Hard Rock L2 qualification, specifically for trackless mobile machine operators.
Prevailing legislation requires persons to be properly trained and assessed competent before operating any such machine. The competencies required for different types of trackless mobile machines differ significantly, and these are catered for in the elective component of the skills programme. In addition, individual unit standards can be trained and assessed against for a variety of plant and equipment.
Competencies & outcomes
- Conduct pre-use inspections on a trackless mobile machine
- Operate the machine safely in an underground mechanised environment
- Apply underground traffic management and communication rules
- Respond correctly to breakdowns, emergencies and fire risk
- Complete logsheets and hand over the machine
Entry requirements
- Employed underground in a mechanised hard rock operation
- Valid certificate of medical fitness for underground work
- Valid licence or authorisation where required for the machine class
- Able to communicate orally and in writing
Equipment covered
Individual unit standards can be trained and assessed against for a wide variety of plant and equipment, including:
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