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 for operating longwall ancillary equipment | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply, longwall ancillary equipment operation, 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, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work 1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Operate longwall ancillary operations | 2.1 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity 2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 2.3 Drive, operate equipment and carry out longwall ancillary equipment operations 2.4 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 2.5 Monitor systems and alarms, and act upon or report factors adversely affecting production |
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 Carry out 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 applicable, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of operating longwall ancillary equipment including:
reading, interpreting, applying and communicating 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 and constraints
identifying work requirements
reading, interpreting and applying basic mine geology and survey information
applying diagnostic and fault finding techniques
maintaining equipment records
works effectively with others to undertake and complete operating longwall ancillary equipment 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 operating longwall ancillary equipment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
completing operations of at least one (1) of the following;
tracker drive (monorail) pulling station
conveyor belt
boot end and cables
stage loader/crusher
completing including at least two (2) of the following ;
belt retractions
services retractions (air, water, power)
pulling longwall ancillary equipment
servicing chock pumps and tanks
roof and rib support
communication between longwall and outbye
advancing stage loader
completion of coordination requirements with chock operator and AFC operator
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of operating longwall ancillary equipment through:
equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
longwall equipment characteristics and limitations
mine geology and survey information
mine ventilation systems
applying equipment maintenance systems and procedures
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