This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to address the storage, reclaiming and despatching of bulk coal. It also encompasses monitoring any associated mobile bulk coal handling plant operations.

Bulk coal handling plant is used to convey coal from rail transport wagons to boilers or storage bunkers. They are also used to process raw coal, crush and stack coal to feed directly into power generation facilities.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare work; operate bulk coal handling plant; inspect, test, analyse and report bulk coal handling plant faults; and complete documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator.

Power generation plant operators are trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.

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