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 operating automated winders

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of operation of automated winders

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of automated winders that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely operation of automated winders 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 should 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 requirements, 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 operate automated winders

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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 operate automated winders:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for operating automated winders

monitor shaft operations

communicate and report

use hand and power tools

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 operate automated winders:

key areas of mining acts and regulations

relevant key areas of legislated safety and health requirements pertaining to winding

winder types, systems and operations

shaft configuration and construction

shaft services and installations (pipes, cables, ladders etc)

possible defects in winder/winch equipment/installations

identification of defects relevant to skip operations through inspection or observation

daily/weekly/monthly inspection requirements and maintenance requirements and procedures for winding systems

explosives handling and transport

trip and fault procedures and abnormal conditions

site winder emergency procedures

communication system between cage and winder

recording and logging requirements for winder drivers and electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel

environmental procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

geological and technical data (basic)

isolation and permit-to-work systems and procedures/manufacturer's specifications

mining regulation/operational procedures and checks

primary and secondary ventilation/mine ventilation system

shaft installations

site procedures

in-shaft communications equipment and practices

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 which may include Acts and regulation dealing with:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

organisational and site requirements and procedures including:

clean up

equipment shutdown and isolation procedures

evacuation procedures

First Aid

notifying relevant authorities

permit-to-work systems

safety equipment

use of personal protective equipment

communication procedures (e.g. with platmen)

portable electric apparatus procedures

fall arrestor and harness procedures

confined spaces

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Winder operations may include:

winder operations in drifts

tunnels

slopes

inclines

Equipment may include:

winding engine

bucket

cage

skip

power supplies and equipment

Pre-operational checks may include:

external damage/defects/wear

computer systems

communications systems

controls

protection and emergency devices

fire suppression systems

danger/out of service tags

display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels)

lubricant/hydraulic/coolant levels

idle positioned and running

light positioning and cleanliness

personal proximity

skip/cage doors

ropes

visual and audio warning devices and lights

weigh machines

head frame/sky shaft

shaft brace

Potential hazards and risks may include:

communication failure

falling objects

movement (convergence of equipment)

plant failure

power failure

spillage

unauthorised personnel

visibility

vibration

noise

explosion

asphyxiation and drowning

Start-up procedures may include:

pre-start inspections, checks and tests

setting winding mode

warning platmen, cage tenders, pocket operators, beltmen, shaft crew and others of start-up

carrying out test winding cycle if required

checking that equipment/system operations are normal

Energising the system may include:

activate power supply/starting diesel prime mover

run-up motor-generator set/ exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic drive

run-up hydraulic/pneumatic and other auxiliary equipment

checking that fault indicator lamps and signals are functioning

checking that equipment/system operations are normal and no faults/trips indicated

Monitor may include:

duration of operation

efficient and safe operating speed

operating limitations

type of activities performed

weight and/or load limitations

Shutdown procedures may include:

de-activating power/stopping diesel prime mover

shutting down motor-generator set/exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic drive

shutting down hydraulic/pneumatic and other auxiliary equipment

Auxiliary equipment may include:

emergency power supplies

emergency communications systems

Clean may include:

degreasing

forced air

steam cleaning

vacuum

water

Dust suppression and extraction methods may include:

mobile/fixed sprays

manual watering down site

Environmental issues may include:

dust

fumes

noise

water

heat

flammable and noxious gases

flammable dust