Assessor Resource

RIIPRO401D
Supervise processing operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit develops a participant’s skills and knowledge required to supervise processing operations in Coal and Metalliferous mining.

This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication

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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.

1. Plan, prepare for supervision of processing operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply processing 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 correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Access and share with team members the required geological and survey data

1.6 Prepare an action plan, in consultation with team members, making best use of the available resources

1.7 Acquire and make available the necessary resources

1.8 Identify training requirements of individuals/teams and develop training plans

2. Initiate processing operations and maintenance activities

2.1 Assign responsibilities and issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved

2.2 Ensure hand over from shift to shift, and changes to operations, are clearly informed

2.3 Set up maintenance systems to meet the requirements of the processing plan

2.4 Implement training plans

3. Monitor, adjust and report on execution of the processing operations

3.1 Ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of tasks

3.2 Monitor processing operations performance and ensure achievement of planned outcomes

3.3 Initiate adjustments to work programs to address non-achievement of planned outcomes

3.4 Complete and submit written reports

3.5 Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the processing operations

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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of processing operations including:

providing team leadership

determining appropriate operational techniques

assigning plant and equipment

developing and administering work plans

works effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct processing operations including:

providing clear and timely instruction and supervision using a range of communication techniques to those involved

preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings

maintaining clear and legible written records and the reporting systems

demonstrates completion of supervision of processing operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

supervision of operations, and achievement of planned outcomes

providing recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of operations/tasks

identifying training needs and implementing training plans

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in supervising processing operations through:

implementing processing operations plans

managing operations within plant and equipment capabilities and limitations

team leadership techniques

undertaking works planning techniques

applying mentoring techniques

works planning techniques

monitoring methods

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


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan, prepare for supervision of processing operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply processing 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 correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Access and share with team members the required geological and survey data

1.6 Prepare an action plan, in consultation with team members, making best use of the available resources

1.7 Acquire and make available the necessary resources

1.8 Identify training requirements of individuals/teams and develop training plans

2. Initiate processing operations and maintenance activities

2.1 Assign responsibilities and issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved

2.2 Ensure hand over from shift to shift, and changes to operations, are clearly informed

2.3 Set up maintenance systems to meet the requirements of the processing plan

2.4 Implement training plans

3. Monitor, adjust and report on execution of the processing operations

3.1 Ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of tasks

3.2 Monitor processing operations performance and ensure achievement of planned outcomes

3.3 Initiate adjustments to work programs to address non-achievement of planned outcomes

3.4 Complete and submit written reports

3.5 Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the processing operations

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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of processing operations including:

providing team leadership

determining appropriate operational techniques

assigning plant and equipment

developing and administering work plans

works effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct processing operations including:

providing clear and timely instruction and supervision using a range of communication techniques to those involved

preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings

maintaining clear and legible written records and the reporting systems

demonstrates completion of supervision of processing operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

supervision of operations, and achievement of planned outcomes

providing recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of operations/tasks

identifying training needs and implementing training plans

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in supervising processing operations through:

implementing processing operations plans

managing operations within plant and equipment capabilities and limitations

team leadership techniques

undertaking works planning techniques

applying mentoring techniques

works planning techniques

monitoring methods

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

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 processing operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Access and share with team members the required geological and survey data 
Prepare an action plan, in consultation with team members, making best use of the available resources 
Acquire and make available the necessary resources 
Identify training requirements of individuals/teams and develop training plans 
Assign responsibilities and issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved 
Ensure hand over from shift to shift, and changes to operations, are clearly informed 
Set up maintenance systems to meet the requirements of the processing plan 
Implement training plans 
Ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of tasks 
Monitor processing operations performance and ensure achievement of planned outcomes 
Initiate adjustments to work programs to address non-achievement of planned outcomes 
Complete and submit written reports 
Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the processing operations 
Access, interpret and apply processing operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Access and share with team members the required geological and survey data 
Prepare an action plan, in consultation with team members, making best use of the available resources 
Acquire and make available the necessary resources 
Identify training requirements of individuals/teams and develop training plans 
Assign responsibilities and issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved 
Ensure hand over from shift to shift, and changes to operations, are clearly informed 
Set up maintenance systems to meet the requirements of the processing plan 
Implement training plans 
Ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of tasks 
Monitor processing operations performance and ensure achievement of planned outcomes 
Initiate adjustments to work programs to address non-achievement of planned outcomes 
Complete and submit written reports 
Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the processing operations 

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