This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations in coal mining. It includes loading, unloading, staging and positioning conveyor-cars and connecting conveyor-car cables.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

No licensing, legislation, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.