Assessor Resource

RIIMPO502A
Manage the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in management or as a technical specialist roles, within:

Coal mining

Extractive industries

Metalliferous mining

This unit covers the management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment in the coal and metalliferous mining and extractive industries. It includes: planning and preparing; managing the interaction; and monitoring and reviewing operations.

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 the management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

consistent successful management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

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.

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.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular work sites may differ due to site circumstances.

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 to apply in undertaking of the management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

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 in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to manage the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply interpersonal skills

coordinate of others

manage information

apply problem solving techniques

apply analysis techniques

use measuring equipment

write clear reports

apply communication skills

apply planning skills

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to manage the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment:

capabilities and limitations of transport, mobile plant and equipment systems

functions of vehicles and site equipment

risk management principles

work role definitions

reporting methods and alternatives

relevant regulations, licenses and permits

emergency procedures and obligations

community expectations

consultative strategies

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.

Interpret is defined as:

the understanding needed by the person within their job role

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

codes of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Vehicles may include all machines involved in production or those that have access to the operational and trafficable areas at the site, such as:

haul trucks

scrapers

maintenance trucks and service vehicles

cranes

water trucks or service vehicles

graders and road construction equipment

4 wheel drive passenger vehicles

buses and personnel carriers

bull dozers and tractors, trailers and floats

excavators or mining machinery travelling from site to site

Equipment may include:

excavators

shovels

bucket wheel excavators

mobile crushers and loaders

other mobile plant or heavy earth moving equipment

water and service machines

Traffic management plan, policies, plans and standard operating procedures may include:

organisational commitment

road layout, permanent and temporary roads

road design principals and standards for bends, ramps loading, dumping

separation, overtaking, stopping, speed limits

signage, barriers, lights, edge marking

bends, ramps, loading and unloading point

access to the haul way

give way rules

types of vehicles permitted on different roads, haul trucks, mining equipment, personnel carriers, 4 wheel drives, busses

communication between vehicles

travelling on or crossing public roads

public access to site roads

community consultation and involvement

objectives and targets

surveying program

documentation and records

operational and emergency procedures

responsibility and reporting structure

work environmental impact, regulatory and legal compliance

reviews/audits

significant incident alerts

Contingencies may include:

vehicle and equipment failure

road design

road condition

road works whilst road under operation

normal and special speed controls

uneven or overloading of vehicles

road side repairs or refuelling

different sized vehicles using the roadway

vehicles with different ability to accelerate, brake, turn and negotiate route

visibility differences in vehicles as well as impact of weather or light

change to lighting adequacy, inadequacy

signage for normal and abnormal operation

how to change traffic plan for operational or contingency reasons

observation errors

operator error

movement of plant or ground

weather, sun, rain, fog, light and dark

accident

injury and

obstructions

changing environment

parking

overhead power

Hazard is defined as:

a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss

Stakeholders may include:

site operator

site workers

site management

site supervisors

mines inspector

government authorities

community groups

engineers

contractors

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 management and interaction of vehicles and mining equipment 
Review the Traffic Management Plan, policies, plans and standard operating procedures or other site arrangements defined by site management for the interaction of vehicles and equipment within the site, on haul roads or on roads with public access 
Identify and record site requirements for the interaction of transport systems and equipment 
Identify contingencies and define other issues on the job, that will affect the interaction of the transport systems and equipment 
Access and determine the appropriateness of standard operating procedures and revise if necessary 
Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of workplace practices and procedures against the Traffic Management Plan, traffic interaction policies, plans and standard operating procedures 
Identify, clarify and communicate requirements in the operation of vehicles and equipment to meet the Traffic Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, or special arrangements to meet any identified hazards 
Ensure adequate records are collected of the operation of vehicles and equipment to allow assessment of safety and efficiency and to record any safety concerns raised by operations personnel 
Ensure all appropriate signs, barriers, bunds, traffic control devices, road edge clearance markers are in place as defined in the Traffic Plan or Standard Operating Procedures 
Identify hazards associated with interaction of transport and equipment and evaluate and respond to risks in accordance with established procedures 
Manage interaction of vehicles and mining equipment to ensure safety and optimum efficiency 
Monitor and review the effectiveness of strategies put in place to safely control identified hazards and contingencies 
Monitor the interaction of vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and optimum efficiency 
Review recorded information to assist hazard identification or efficiency losses 
Obtain specialist advice or assistance where required and seek approval for major changes to the Traffic Management Plan or Standard Operating Procedures from stakeholders 
Implement rectification requirements 

Forms

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