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 establish and maintain an underground mine mechanical plant management system

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

access interpret and apply

technical information

site legislative requirements

records and reports

briefings and handover details

apply the principles of mine design

apply hazard identification and risk management processes

apply work planning and coordination procedures

apply training needs analysis

interpret and apply manufacturer instructions

apply effective communication techniques

access evaluate and apply data from monitoring systems and equipment

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 establish and maintain an underground mine mechanical plant management system

legislative and statutory requirements for mechanical plant and equipment

the emergency response and disaster planning processes and techniques

audit review processes and techniques

mechanical engineering standards

safety critical function of mechanical equipment

mine operating procedures for mechanical plant and equipment

mine design relating to mechanical plant and equipment

options to prevent failure of winding and personnel transport equipment

options to control hazards and risks relating to mine mechanical plant and equipment including explosion protection fire protection and prevention lifting and towing systems hazardous substances and the interrelationship between people and mechanical equipment

energy sources including protection and reticulation systems for electrical hydraulic compressed air diesel

mine fires the types sources of ignition and possible impacts on plant and equipment

a basic knowledge of computer based systems relating to the monitoring and operation of mine mechanical plant and equipment

fire fighting systems

specification for mine plant and equipment

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 establishing and maintenance of an underground mine mechanical plant management system

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of the establishing and maintenance of an underground mine mechanical plant management system

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

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

working with others to establish and maintain an underground mine mechanical plant management system

consistent and timely establishing and maintenance of an underground mine mechanical plant management system

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 a civil works environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites 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 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 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

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 candidates

working with others to establish and maintain an underground mine mechanical plant management system

consistent and timely gaining of approval of an underground mine mechanical plant management system

provision of clear timely required support and advice on the implementation of an underground mine mechanical plant management system

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

Mechanical plant management system establishes procedures for maintaining safe equipment including:

Flammable environment may include but is not limited to:

Hazard is defined as:

Risk is defined as:

Hazards and risks to be identified, analysed and clarified in the MPMS include:

Interrelationship with mechanical equipment in the underground environment may include:

Hazards associated with transport equipment and other plant may include:

Operational systems and conditions may include but are not limited to:

Safe work procedure will include, but is not limited to:

Engineering standards may include but are not limited to:

Training applies to:

Audit is defined as: