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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for plant operation
  2. Control plant operations
  3. Record operational information
  4. Maintain standard practices

Required Skills

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 control centre operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for the conduct of control centre operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for conduct of control centre operations

apply emergency disaster safety and security requirements

access interpret and apply technical information to production plans

maintain records

apply handeye coordination

apply diagnostic techniques and resolve operational problems

comply with environmental requirements

use basic keyboard skills

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 control centre operations

legislative and regulatory requirements relating to this competency

site and equipment permit and access procedures

state and mine emergency and disaster procedures and safety requirements including fire and flood

site plant and systems configuration alternative configurations capacities and limitations

environmental compliance requirements

control centre monitoring and communication systems

personnelshift systems

maintenance and contractor procedures

mine geological conditions and survey data and associated operating precautions

Evidence Required

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 control centre operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of control centre operations

working with others to undertake and complete the control centre operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of control centre 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 andor 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 andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

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 candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the control centre operations

Guidance information for assessment

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


Range Statement

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

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Information may be transmitted by the following means:

2-way radio

telephone

PA

verbal

CB

written

computer monitor

printouts

Operations may be conducted in all weather conditions, including extreme conditions by day or night and may include:

hot and dusty

heavy rain/flood

fog

high wind

Shift requirements may include:

operating plant identified

outages and breakdowns

maintaining schedules

digging tonnage requirements

personal requirements

conditions of plant and weather

The previous shift report may include:

production results , including input and output tonnages and coal quality/blending requirements

breakdown details

availability and location of coal by type, seam, blend

system and plant defects , including faults of plant equipment

maintenance and outage coordination requirements

water availability

charts, printouts, logs, amp readings

Plant may include:

conveyor transport system

crushers

stackers

raw coal bunkers

bucketwheel/bucket chain excavators

feeders

reclaimers

samplers

pumps and screens

gates

compressors

tramp iron magnets

Processes may involve:

ash level

moisture content

size

condition of ROM

yield

belt size

plant availability

coal availability

limitations of equipment

bunker capacity

coal blending

reject percentages

sump levels

density control

weather information

Role and responsibilities may include:

production

outage coordination

emergency commander

Liaisons with other personnel may include:

fitters

electricians

contractors

plant operators

machinery operators

supervisors

yard persons

laboratory assistant

planners

emergency personnel

Coordination with other sections may include:

power station operations

fire services

police and emergency services

planning

maintenance

Environmental and ground conditions may include:

stress relief

cracking

fire holes

aquifers

Faults may be identified by the following:

alarms

indicator lights

amp gauges

computer monitor

camera monitor

visual inspection

Adjustments may be made directly using automatic or manual controls, or remotely through third parties.

Factors governing coal quality may include:

coal type

moisture

ash content

Plant identification codes may vary between mine sites.