Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIHAN310D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct crane operations underground

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIHAN310D - Conduct crane operations underground
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct crane operations underground in Coal and 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; 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
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare to conduct crane operations underground
  • Access, interpret and apply crane operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Check indicators and perform pre-start checks on equipment and attachments
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • Carry out start-up procedures
  • Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods
  • Scale loose material and make site safe
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
  • Ensure area is well ventilated before entry into work area
       
Element: Lift and shift load
  • Determine rigging and slinging requirements after assessing site and load conditions
  • Determine lifting technique according to the nature of the load being moved and the required location
  • Operate equipment within work environment and equipment limitations, using safe driving conventions
  • Monitor and manage equipment performance using appropriate indicators/gauges
  • Assess ground conditions, position equipment ensure stability of crane and safety of other equipment and personnel
  • Complete all written documentation clearly, concisely and on time
  • Pass on written or verbal end of shift information to oncoming shift
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Carry out shutdown procedures
  • Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
  • Visually inspect equipment, report faults in writing or verbally, and make equipment available for routine operational servicing
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean equipment and work area
  • Clean and store ancillary service equipment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

1. Plan and prepare to conduct crane operations underground

1.1 Access, interpret and apply crane operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.4 Check indicators and perform pre-start checks on equipment and attachments

1.5 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.6 Carry out start-up procedures

1.7 Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods

1.8 Scale loose material and make site safe

1.9 Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods

1.10 Ensure area is well ventilated before entry into work area

2. Lift and shift load

2.1 Determine rigging and slinging requirements after assessing site and load conditions

2.2 Determine lifting technique according to the nature of the load being moved and the required location

2.3 Operate equipment within work environment and equipment limitations, using safe driving conventions

2.4 Monitor and manage equipment performance using appropriate indicators/gauges

2.5 Assess ground conditions, position equipment ensure stability of crane and safety of other equipment and personnel

2.6 Complete all written documentation clearly, concisely and on time

2.7 Pass on written or verbal end of shift information to oncoming shift

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1 Carry out shutdown procedures

3.2 Service and make minor adjustments to equipment

3.3 Visually inspect equipment, report faults in writing or verbally, and make equipment available for routine operational servicing

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1 Clean equipment and work area

4.2 Clean and store ancillary service equipment

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 crane operations underground including:

dogging

driving

interpreting ground conditions

lifting

monitoring loads

using hand and power tools

towing

refuelling vehicles

works effectively with others to undertake and complete crane operations underground that meet all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate requirements prior to commencing work activities

demonstrates completion of conducting crane operations underground that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

lifting and shifting load

operating, maintaining and cleaning equipment

monitoring, assessing and addressing equipment performance

determining rigging and slinging requirements

determining lifting techniques

carrying out shutdown procedures

inspecting equipment and reporting faults

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting crane operations underground:

techniques for calculating safe working loads

safety data sheet and materials handling methods

safe operating techniques in varying terrain

geological and technical data (basic)

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare to conduct crane operations underground

1.1 Access, interpret and apply crane operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.4 Check indicators and perform pre-start checks on equipment and attachments

1.5 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.6 Carry out start-up procedures

1.7 Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods

1.8 Scale loose material and make site safe

1.9 Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods

1.10 Ensure area is well ventilated before entry into work area

2. Lift and shift load

2.1 Determine rigging and slinging requirements after assessing site and load conditions

2.2 Determine lifting technique according to the nature of the load being moved and the required location

2.3 Operate equipment within work environment and equipment limitations, using safe driving conventions

2.4 Monitor and manage equipment performance using appropriate indicators/gauges

2.5 Assess ground conditions, position equipment ensure stability of crane and safety of other equipment and personnel

2.6 Complete all written documentation clearly, concisely and on time

2.7 Pass on written or verbal end of shift information to oncoming shift

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1 Carry out shutdown procedures

3.2 Service and make minor adjustments to equipment

3.3 Visually inspect equipment, report faults in writing or verbally, and make equipment available for routine operational servicing

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1 Clean equipment and work area

4.2 Clean and store ancillary service equipment

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 crane operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Check indicators and perform pre-start checks on equipment and attachments 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Carry out start-up procedures 
Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods 
Scale loose material and make site safe 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods 
Ensure area is well ventilated before entry into work area 
Determine rigging and slinging requirements after assessing site and load conditions 
Determine lifting technique according to the nature of the load being moved and the required location 
Operate equipment within work environment and equipment limitations, using safe driving conventions 
Monitor and manage equipment performance using appropriate indicators/gauges 
Assess ground conditions, position equipment ensure stability of crane and safety of other equipment and personnel 
Complete all written documentation clearly, concisely and on time 
Pass on written or verbal end of shift information to oncoming shift 
Carry out shutdown procedures 
Service and make minor adjustments to equipment 
Visually inspect equipment, report faults in writing or verbally, and make equipment available for routine operational servicing 
Clean equipment and work area 
Clean and store ancillary service equipment 

Forms

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