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.
1 Plan and prepare to conduct feeder breaker operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply, conduct feeder breaker operations, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing 1.5 Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work 1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2 Operate feeder breaker | 2.1 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity 2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures 2.3 Receive and confirm route and location plan, if necessary, by site inspection 2.4 Complete roadway preparation and cable routes prior to relocation 2.5 Carry out cable location and management 2.6 Tow or move the feeder breaker into location and install 2.7 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment |
3 Carry out operator maintenance | 3.1 Prepare machine for maintenance 3.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding 3.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 3.4 Conduct housekeeping activities 3.5 Process written maintenance records |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of conducting feeder breaker operations including:
reading, interpreting, communicating and applying technical information
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
applying equipment/manual handling techniques
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
complying with environmental requirements
identifying work requirements
applying hand-eye coordination
applying diagnostic and fault finding techniques
maintaining equipment records
applying cable care and safety
works effectively with others to undertake and complete conducting feeder breaker operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:
organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
resolving coordination requirements throughout work activities
demonstrates completion of conducting feeder breaker operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
completion of operations including at least two (2) of the following;
sequencing of operations to set tramming arrangements
relocating
aligning and levelling relative to the belt
reconnecting of services
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting feeder breaker operations through:
feeder breaker characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
complying with feeder breaker maintenance requirements and procedures
complying with site environmental requirements and constraints relevant to feeder breakers
reading, interpreting and applying basic mine geology and survey information
being prepared for fire/accident/emergency
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing: and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level