RIIUND306D - Conduct line of sight remote operations
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RIIUND306D Conduct line of sight remote operations
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to recover underground equipment in Metalliferous Mining.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
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.
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Evidence Required
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1. Plan and prepare for remote control operations
1.1 Access, interpret and apply remote control operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and shift change over details before proceeding
1.3 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
1.4 Select appropriate equipment with remote capabilities
1.5 Perform equipment pre-start checks
1.6 Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action
1.7 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues
1.8 Carry out start-up, park and shutdown procedures
1.9 Confirm location and construction of remoting area
1.10 Erect barricades or signage and/or safety provisions where appropriate to prevent unauthorised access
1.11 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
1.12 Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
1.13 Ensure area is well ventilated before entry
2. Set up line of sight remote operation
2.1 Check transmitter functions for correct operation
2.2 Ensure radio contact is available for operator at all times during operation
2.3 Confirm operation of visible warning lights
2.4 Check receivers are operational
2.5 Check proximity devices or other safety devices are operational
3. Conduct line of sight remoting
3.1 Wear or position remote controls in a safe location
3.2 Adhere to the appropriate operating distance and safety procedures
3.3 Continuously assess ground conditions and determine safest operating method and efficiency of operations
3.4 Store remote controls in a secured location whilst not in use
3.5 Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
3.6 Pass on end-of-shift information to oncoming shift
4. Carry out operator maintenance
4.1 Conduct operator maintenance
4.2 Carry out park-up and shutdown procedures
4.3 Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
5. Conduct housekeeping activities
5.1 Clean equipment and remoting area
5.2 Clean and store auxiliary service equipment
5.3 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly
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 documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of line of sight remote operations, including:
operating, maintaining and cleaning equipment
monitoring remote equipment operation
testing and identifying remote control faults
erecting barrier systems
demonstrates completion of the conduction of line of sight remote operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
completing equipment pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown activities
operating radio controlled transmitter/receiver
operating equipment remotely
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting line of sight remote operations through:
accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
equipment safety
isolation
primary and secondary ventilation
identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations
accessing and interpreting geological and technical data (basic)
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
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Assessment Tasks
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1. Plan and prepare for remote control operations
1.1 Access, interpret and apply remote control operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and shift change over details before proceeding
1.3 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
1.4 Select appropriate equipment with remote capabilities
1.5 Perform equipment pre-start checks
1.6 Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action
1.7 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues
1.8 Carry out start-up, park and shutdown procedures
1.9 Confirm location and construction of remoting area
1.10 Erect barricades or signage and/or safety provisions where appropriate to prevent unauthorised access
1.11 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
1.12 Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
1.13 Ensure area is well ventilated before entry
2. Set up line of sight remote operation
2.1 Check transmitter functions for correct operation
2.2 Ensure radio contact is available for operator at all times during operation
2.3 Confirm operation of visible warning lights
2.4 Check receivers are operational
2.5 Check proximity devices or other safety devices are operational
3. Conduct line of sight remoting
3.1 Wear or position remote controls in a safe location
3.2 Adhere to the appropriate operating distance and safety procedures
3.3 Continuously assess ground conditions and determine safest operating method and efficiency of operations
3.4 Store remote controls in a secured location whilst not in use
3.5 Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
3.6 Pass on end-of-shift information to oncoming shift
4. Carry out operator maintenance
4.1 Conduct operator maintenance
4.2 Carry out park-up and shutdown procedures
4.3 Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
5. Conduct housekeeping activities
5.1 Clean equipment and remoting area
5.2 Clean and store auxiliary service equipment
5.3 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly
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 documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of line of sight remote operations, including:
operating, maintaining and cleaning equipment
monitoring remote equipment operation
testing and identifying remote control faults
erecting barrier systems
demonstrates completion of the conduction of line of sight remote operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
completing equipment pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown activities
operating radio controlled transmitter/receiver
operating equipment remotely
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting line of sight remote operations through:
accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
equipment safety
isolation
primary and secondary ventilation
identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations
accessing and interpreting geological and technical data (basic)
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
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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 remote control operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and shift change over details before proceeding
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Select appropriate equipment with remote capabilities
Perform equipment pre-start checks
Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action
Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues
Carry out start-up, park and shutdown procedures
Confirm location and construction of remoting area
Erect barricades or signage and/or safety provisions where appropriate to prevent unauthorised access
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
Ensure area is well ventilated before entry
Check transmitter functions for correct operation
Ensure radio contact is available for operator at all times during operation
Confirm operation of visible warning lights
Check receivers are operational
Check proximity devices or other safety devices are operational
Wear or position remote controls in a safe location
Adhere to the appropriate operating distance and safety procedures
Continuously assess ground conditions and determine safest operating method and efficiency of operations
Store remote controls in a secured location whilst not in use
Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
Pass on end-of-shift information to oncoming shift
Conduct operator maintenance
Carry out park-up and shutdown procedures
Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
Clean equipment and remoting area
Clean and store auxiliary service equipment
Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly
Access, interpret and apply remote control operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and shift change over details before proceeding
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Select appropriate equipment with remote capabilities
Perform equipment pre-start checks
Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action
Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues
Carry out start-up, park and shutdown procedures
Confirm location and construction of remoting area
Erect barricades or signage and/or safety provisions where appropriate to prevent unauthorised access
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
Ensure area is well ventilated before entry
Check transmitter functions for correct operation
Ensure radio contact is available for operator at all times during operation
Confirm operation of visible warning lights
Check receivers are operational
Check proximity devices or other safety devices are operational
Wear or position remote controls in a safe location
Adhere to the appropriate operating distance and safety procedures
Continuously assess ground conditions and determine safest operating method and efficiency of operations
Store remote controls in a secured location whilst not in use
Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
Pass on end-of-shift information to oncoming shift
Conduct operator maintenance
Carry out park-up and shutdown procedures
Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
Clean equipment and remoting area
Clean and store auxiliary service equipment
Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly
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