Assessor Resource

RIIMCU307A
Conduct longwall face equipment operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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

Coal mining

This unit covers the conduct of longwall face operations in the coal industry. It includes: planning and preparing for operations, operating longwall equipment, and carrying out operator maintenance. 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 longwall face equipment operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of longwall face equipment operations

working with others to undertake and complete the longwall face equipment operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of longwall face equipment 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 longwall face 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 Tasks

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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 longwall face operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for longwall face operations

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret, apply and communicate technical information

interpret survey and geological data

apply diagnostic and fault finding techniques

use hand tools

maintain equipment records

comply with environmental requirements

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 longwall face operations:

site operational safety procedures

longwall operational processes and procedures

longwall face equipment operational procedures

longwall face equipment characteristics and limitations

mine geology and survey information

mine ventilation systems

longwall face equipment maintenance systems and procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints relevant to longwall face equipment

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

OHS policy

code of practice

Australian standards

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 requirements details may include:

equipment, including defects

cutting height

next cutting sequence

achievement targets

essential survey data

geological conditions

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements/issues

Mine environmental, geological and survey data may be in the form of:

ventilation/gas data

deputy reports

geological hazard plan

longitudinal and cross sectional survey plans

Roof support equipment may include:

shield types

control systems

test equipment

Longwall coal conveying equipment may include:

armoured face conveyors

stage loaders

boot ends

control systems

Coordination activities may include those with the shearer operator and the longwall ancillary equipment (pantech) operator

Hazards may include:

high pressure hoses

high gas

faults

adverse mining conditions

face spall

Emergency situations may include:

lack of ventilation

gas inundation (high gas levels)

roof/rib fall

fire

flood

flash/ignition

emergency stop procedures

injury to personnel

explosion

Longwall face inspections may include:

shift inspection

daily inspection

weekly inspection

monthly inspection

3-monthly inspection

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 
Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding 
Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work in accordance with site procedures 
Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during the work activity 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 
Advance roof support equipment in sequence, or according to site conditions, to maintain correct face alignment and support roof in accordance with extraction plan 
Operate longwall coal conveying equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 
Identify/monitor and respond to changing geological conditions in accordance with site procedures 
Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 
Rectify or report factors adversely affecting production and monitoring systems alarms in accordance with site procedures 
Carry out longwall face 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 requirements 
Process records in accordance with site requirements 

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