Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for operating a winder for shaft sinking
  2. Conduct shaft sinking using manual winder
  3. Carry out winder inspections

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

operate a manual winder for shaft sinking on at least two occasions, including:

completing start-up and shutdown procedures

applying dust suppression and extraction methods

energising the system

adjusting speed and movement

monitoring and managing the winder performance using indicators

isolating and inspecting winder

confirming, checking and responding to confirm control cabin meets environmental and ergonomic requirements.

During the above, the candidate must:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for operating winders for shaft sinking, including:

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

conducting equipment and work area prestart checks

identifying, addressing, recording and reporting defects, hazards and risks and environmental issues

confirming kibble is ready for operation

work effectively with others to operate manual winders in a way that meets required outcomes, including:

organising work activities to meet task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

complying with reporting requirements and procedures

determining coordination requirements throughout work activities.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to operate winders for shaft sinking, including those relating to:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

work health and safety

explosives

key policies, procedures and documentation required to operate winders for shaft sinking

techniques for operating manual winders, including those for:

start-up, including:

conducting pre-start inspections, checks and tests

setting winding mode

checking advisory signals indicating impending movement of conveyance

carrying out test-winding-cycle

energising the system, including:

activating power supply/start diesel motor-generator

running up hydraulic/pneumatic and relevant auxiliary equipment

checking fault indicators

monitoring and managing cage performance, relating to the following:

duration of operation

efficient and safe operating speed

operating limitations

type of activities performed

weight and/or load limitations

shutdown, including:

de-activating power/stopping diesel prime mover

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

shutting down hydraulic/pneumatic and relevant auxiliary equipment

cleaning

characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of winder types, systems, operations and relevant equipment, including:

isolation and permit-to work systems and procedures

trip and fault procedures and abnormal conditions

shaft configuration and construction

shaft services and installations, including:

pipes

cables

ladders

communication system between sinking operations and winder

shaft ventilation systems

indicators, including,

computer indicators

personnel cage/skip operations

winding engines and head frames

stages

kibble/skip/cage

power supplies and equipment

services

fans/pumps/compressors/super-sucker

shaft doors

scrolls/tipple

conveyance guide systems

crossheads

techniques for identifying of defects relevant to sinking operations, including through inspection and observation

techniques for dust suppression and extraction

techniques for identifying accessing and using in-shaft communications equipment

principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies

site requirements for processing maintenance records and reporting requirements

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.