Assessor Resource

RIIMCU210A
Conduct stonedusting operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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

Coal mining

This unit covers conducting stonedusting operations in the coal mining industry. It includes: planning and preparing for stonedusting, applying stonedust, finalising work procedures, and carrying out operator maintenance on equipment. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements 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 stonedusting operations

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

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

consistent timely completion of stonedusting 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 stonedusting operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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 stonedusting operations

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for stonedusting operations

apply personnel and operational safety requirements

access, interpret, apply and communicate technical information

operate stonedusting equipment

maintain stonedusting equipment

identify and respond to changing environmental and ventilation conditions

use hand tools

comply with environmental requirements

Required knowledge

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

mine personnel and operational safety procedures

mine operational procedures, layout and plan

stonedusting requirements and techniques

stonedusting equipment capabilities, limitations and maintenance requirements

stonedusting equipment maintenance procedures

mine ventilation

mine environmental requirements and constraints related to stonedusting

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

management plans

OHS policy

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirements may be in the form of:

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

Work requirement details may include:

nature and scope of the work

achievement targets

equipment allocation, including any defects

locations of work and essential survey data

locations of service facilities

site working conditions

environmental conditions

hazards

potential hazards

next area of work

coordination requirements/issues

Mine environmental data may be in the form of:

ventilation/gas data

deputy reports

Resources required for the work may include:

personnel

machinery

stonedusting materials

compressed air

Equipment may include:

cantons

pods

quick duster

trickle duster

venturi

machinery including:

load haul dump

multipurpose vehicle

ram cars

Operator (operational) maintenance procedures are those established and authorised for the site.

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 
Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work 
Coordinate and transport resources to the worksite 
Identify, select and check equipment, materials and services in accordance with the work requirement and site procedures and legislative requirements 
Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 
Carry out start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 
Operate equipment in accordance with manufacturer and/or site requirements 
Apply dust in accordance with statutory and site requirements 
Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 
Perform work in accordance with the agreed requirements and achievement targets and within the operating capabilities of the equipment 
Restore worksite in accordance with site procedures/practices 
Complete job/task reports in accordance with site requirements and hand over details 
Carry out stonedusting equipment inspections and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements 
Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures and practices 
Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements 
Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks in accordance with site requirement 
Process records in accordance with site requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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