NZQA registered unit standard
22344 version 3
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Title
Describe, prepare, and operate recovery equipment at an extractive
site
Level
3
Credits
10
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to, at an
extractive site: describe safe work practices and emergency
procedures for operating recovery equipment; plan for recovery
operations; recover heavy equipment and/or machinery; carry
out basic operator maintenance; and park and shut down
recovery equipment and complete documentation.
Classification
Extractive Industries > Surface Extraction
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 8922, Conduct safety checks before and after equipment
use at an extractive site, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge
and skills.
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 16703, Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a
road for endorsement T (tracks), or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills; and
Class of driver licence required for the vehicle being driven.
Explanatory notes
1
Performance of the outcomes of this unit standard must comply with the following:
Resource Management Act 1991;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (HSE);
Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995;
Health and Safety in Employment (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations)
Regulations 2013;
approved codes of practice issued pursuant to the HSE Act.
2
Any new, amended or replacement Acts, regulations, standards, codes of practice,
guidelines, or authority requirements or conditions affecting this unit standard will take
precedence for assessment purposes, pending review of this unit standard.
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NZQA registered unit standard
22344 version 3
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Definitions
Company procedures mean the documented methods for performing work activities
and include health and safety, operational, environmental, and quality management
requirements. They may refer to legislation, regulations, guidelines, standard
operating procedures, manuals, codes of practice, or policy statements.
Industry best practice may be documented in management plans, control plans,
company procedures, managers’ rules, occupational health and safety policy,
industry guidelines, codes of practice, manufacturers’ instructions, and safe working
and/or job procedures (or equivalent).
SWL refers to Safe Working Load.
WLL refers to Working Load Limit.
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Range
recovery equipment includes but is not limited to – bull dozer with winch, purpose
built truck-mounted recovery crane fitted with heavy duty winches and associated
equipment.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe safe work practices and emergency procedures for operating recovery
equipment at an extractive site.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Safe work practices for recovery equipment operation are described in
accordance with industry best practice.
Range
1.2
Emergency procedures for recovery equipment operation are described in
accordance with industry best practice.
Range
1.3
operation and maintenance manuals (safety section), warning
systems, isolating systems, extinguishers, two-way radio
procedures, site safety plan.
Terminology is defined in terms of recovery operations.
Range
1.4
includes but is not limited to – vehicle interactions, pedestrians,
edge protection, overhead lines.
sinking, slipping, casualty, rolling resistance, grade resistance,
damage resistance, WLL, SWL.
Lifting, winching and towing points are identified in accordance with the
manufacturer’s safety plan.
Outcome 2
Plan for recovery operations at an extractive site.
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Evidence requirements
2.1
Reconnaissance factors are determined in relation to the planning of recovery
operations.
Range
2.2
Recovery methods are determined in terms of the type of recovery and
conditions.
Range
2.3
casualty weight, winch capacity, damage resistance, equipment,
SWL, WLL.
Tackle layout methods are determined in relation to the type of recovery and
conditions.
Range
2.5
self-recovery, assisted recovery.
Strain and winch are calculated in accordance with safety limits and industry
best practice.
Range
2.4
degree of urgency, casualty condition, location of casualty, natural
anchorages, ground and weather conditions, stores, personnel,
recovery facilities.
simple tackle, compound tackles, direct tackles, indirect tackles.
Mechanical advantage is described in relation to determining tackle layout.
Outcome 3
Recover heavy equipment and/or machinery at an extractive site.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Safe work practices are followed in accordance with health and safety
legislation and regulations, and industry best practice.
Range
3.2
Communication procedures are adhered to in accordance with industry best
practice.
Range
3.3
personal safety, safety of others, equipment, machine and vehicle
safety.
two-way radios, hand signals, reporting defects.
Machines, personnel, and equipment are checked prior to commencing
recovery operations in accordance with industry best practice.
Range
pre-start checks, equipment rating and certification, walk-around
inspection, personnel clear of area, tackle layout.
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Recovery operation is carried out in accordance with determined methods and
industry best practice.
Range
prevention of further damage, safety of all personnel, safety of all
machines.
Outcome 4
Carry out basic operator maintenance on recovery equipment.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Recovery equipment is checked for rating, wear, security, and damage in
accordance with industry best practice.
Range
wire and fibre ropes, winching equipment, lifting equipment,
chains, towing frames.
4.2
Identified defects are reported and managed in accordance with industry best
practice.
4.3
Operational servicing, lubrication, and housekeeping tasks are carried out in
accordance with industry best practice.
Range
greasing, fluid top-ups, clear vision.
Outcome 5
Park and shut down recovery equipment at an extractive site and complete
documentation.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Recovery equipment is parked and shut down in accordance with industry best
practice.
5.2
Vehicle washing is carried out in accordance with industry best practice.
5.3
Recovery equipment is stored in accordance with manufacturers’ and/or site
requirements.
5.4
Documentation is completed in accordance with industry best practice.
Planned review date
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31 December 2019
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NZQA registered unit standard
22344 version 3
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
20 June 2006
31 December 2012
Rollover and
Revision
2
15 April 2011
31 December 2017
Review
3
18 June 2015
N/A
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