Assessor Resource

RIIMCO301A
Conduct control centre operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:

Coal mining

This unit covers the conduct of control centre operations in the coal industry. It includes insert information from elements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Co-Requisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting control centre operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of control centre operations

working with others to undertake and complete the control centre operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of control centre operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the control centre operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct control centre operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for the conduct of control centre operations

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conduct of control centre operations

apply emergency, disaster, safety and security requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information to production plans

maintain records

apply hand-eye coordination

apply diagnostic techniques and resolve operational problems

comply with environmental requirements

use basic keyboard skills

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct control centre operations:

legislative and regulatory requirements relating to this competency

site and equipment permit and access procedures

state and mine emergency and disaster procedures and safety requirements, , including fire and flood

site plant and systems configuration, alternative configurations, capacities and limitations

environmental compliance requirements

control centre monitoring and communication systems

personnel/shift systems

maintenance and contractor procedures

mine geological conditions and survey data and associated operating precautions

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Information may be transmitted by the following means:

2-way radio

telephone

PA

verbal

CB

written

computer monitor

printouts

Operations may be conducted in all weather conditions, including extreme conditions by day or night and may include:

hot and dusty

heavy rain/flood

fog

high wind

Shift requirements may include:

operating plant identified

outages and breakdowns

maintaining schedules

digging tonnage requirements

personal requirements

conditions of plant and weather

The previous shift report may include:

production results , including input and output tonnages and coal quality/blending requirements

breakdown details

availability and location of coal by type, seam, blend

system and plant defects , including faults of plant equipment

maintenance and outage coordination requirements

water availability

charts, printouts, logs, amp readings

Plant may include:

conveyor transport system

crushers

stackers

raw coal bunkers

bucketwheel/bucket chain excavators

feeders

reclaimers

samplers

pumps and screens

gates

compressors

tramp iron magnets

Processes may involve:

ash level

moisture content

size

condition of ROM

yield

belt size

plant availability

coal availability

limitations of equipment

bunker capacity

coal blending

reject percentages

sump levels

density control

weather information

Role and responsibilities may include:

production

outage coordination

emergency commander

Liaisons with other personnel may include:

fitters

electricians

contractors

plant operators

machinery operators

supervisors

yard persons

laboratory assistant

planners

emergency personnel

Coordination with other sections may include:

power station operations

fire services

police and emergency services

planning

maintenance

Environmental and ground conditions may include:

stress relief

cracking

fire holes

aquifers

Faults may be identified by the following:

alarms

indicator lights

amp gauges

computer monitor

camera monitor

visual inspection

Adjustments may be made directly using automatic or manual controls, or remotely through third parties.

Factors governing coal quality may include:

coal type

moisture

ash content

Plant identification codes may vary between mine sites.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Identify shift requirements from the previous shift report and instructions relating to plant operations 
Interpret and confirm shift operational plan with the supervisor according to mine procedures 
Communicate with all relevant personnel before commencement of operations 
Carry out pre-start check of all equipment 
Start-up equipment and close down completely or partially in the sequence necessary to avoid damage/spillage 
Monitor and control plant processes to maintain shift plan and optimise coal stocks/coal quality and overburden removal 
Monitor location and availability of all personnel within the mine 
Monitor and act on warning devices 
Control the operation of equipment and the use of materials to minimise wastage 
Implement emergency, fire and disaster situations, including control centre evacuation procedures 
Report and record all information required to maintain excavation and plant operations, including oral and written reports 
Follow standards for safe and competent work practices 
Maintain control systems security requirements 
Control and monitor contractor access to mine and plant 
Observe safety rules and regulations, including legislation and site-specific instructions 

Forms

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