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 shearer operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply shearer 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 environment, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated 1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Shear and load coal | 2.1 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity 2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown, isolation and secure equipment procedures 2.3 Operate shearer to shear and load coal 2.4 Cut longwall face to sequence and site conditions, maintaining horizon and quality control in accordance with extraction plan 2.5 Monitor systems and alarms and rectify or report factors adversely affecting production 2.6 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment |
3. Carry out operator maintenance | 3.1 Prepare machine/equipment 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 |
vidence 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 shearer operations including:
reading, interpreting, applying and communicating technical information
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
complying with environmental requirements and constraints
identifying work requirements
applying diagnostic and fault finding techniques
applying hand-eye coordination
interpreting mine survey and geological data
maintaining equipment records
works effectively with others to undertake and complete shearer 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 shearer operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
operating shearer to shear and load coal including;
confirming work requirements details such as;
equipment, including any defects
cutting height
next cutting sequence
achievement targets
essential survey data
geological conditions
hazards
potential hazards
coordination requirements/issues, and
completing coordination with others involved, such as;
support personnel and chocks
pantech
armoured face conveyors
breaker stage loader
panel belt
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting shearer operations through:
shearer equipment characteristics and limitations
understanding mine ventilation systems
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