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

RIIMCO303D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct auger miner operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMCO303D - Conduct auger miner operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct auger miner operations in Coal Mining (Open Cut).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 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
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 auger miner operations
  • Access, interpret and apply auger miner operations documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Conduct pre-start checks in accordance with safety requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data
  • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Identify, address and report potential hazards and risk
       
Element: Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Operate auger miner
  • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity.
  • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
  • Conduct, control and monitor auger mining procedures within equipment limitations and capacity
  • Select required loading method and position equipment and haulage units to meet this requirement
  • Act or report on monitoring systems and alarms
  • Complete the work plan
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Prepare the machine for maintenance
  • Carry out routine and scheduled maintenance tasks
  • Clear worksite of tools, debris and defective components and restore to site and safety requirements
  • Process written maintenance records
       
Element: Plan and prepare to conduct auger miner operations
  • Access, interpret and apply auger miner operations documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Conduct pre-start checks in accordance with safety requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data
  • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Identify, address and report potential hazards and risk
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Operate auger miner
  • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity.
  • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
  • Conduct, control and monitor auger mining procedures within equipment limitations and capacity
  • Select required loading method and position equipment and haulage units to meet this requirement
  • Act or report on monitoring systems and alarms
  • Complete the work plan
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Prepare the machine for maintenance
  • Carry out routine and scheduled maintenance tasks
  • Clear worksite of tools, debris and defective components and restore to site and safety requirements
  • Process written maintenance records
       


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 auger miner operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply auger miner operations documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Conduct pre-start checks in accordance with safety requirements

1.3. Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data

1.4. Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

1.5. Identify, address and report potential hazards and risk

1.6.Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Operate auger miner

2.1. Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity.

2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

2.3. Conduct, control and monitor auger mining procedures within equipment limitations and capacity

2.4. Select required loading method and position equipment and haulage units to meet this requirement

2.5. Act or report on monitoring systems and alarms

2.6. Complete the work plan

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1. Prepare the machine for maintenance

3.2. Carry out routine and scheduled maintenance tasks

3.3. Clear worksite of tools, debris and defective components and restore to site and safety requirements

3.4. Process written maintenance records

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 applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures for auger miner operations

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of auger miner operations including:

applying hand-eye coordination

applying diagnostic techniques

disposing of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

works with others to undertake and complete the auger miner operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes by:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions, and convey work progress

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

conducting pre-start checks, start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures

conducting, controlling and monitoring auger mining procedures

selecting the required loading method and positioning of haulage units

mining to correct depths and horizons

maintaining alignment

responding to changes in seam dip

completing the work plan

driving, operating and relocating the auger miner

maintaining written maintenance and equipment records

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting auger miner operations through:

accessing, interpreting and applying organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting auger miner operations for:

monitoring wall stability

interpreting geological and survey data

applying environmental constraints in auger mining operations

identifying loading methods and haulage units

being prepared for events for fire/accident/emergency

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 auger miner operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply auger miner operations documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Conduct pre-start checks in accordance with safety requirements

1.3. Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data

1.4. Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

1.5. Identify, address and report potential hazards and risk

1.6.Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Operate auger miner

2.1. Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity.

2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

2.3. Conduct, control and monitor auger mining procedures within equipment limitations and capacity

2.4. Select required loading method and position equipment and haulage units to meet this requirement

2.5. Act or report on monitoring systems and alarms

2.6. Complete the work plan

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1. Prepare the machine for maintenance

3.2. Carry out routine and scheduled maintenance tasks

3.3. Clear worksite of tools, debris and defective components and restore to site and safety requirements

3.4. Process written maintenance records

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 auger miner operations documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Conduct pre-start checks in accordance with safety requirements 
Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data 
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 
Identify, address and report potential hazards and risk 
 
Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity. 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions 
Conduct, control and monitor auger mining procedures within equipment limitations and capacity 
Select required loading method and position equipment and haulage units to meet this requirement 
Act or report on monitoring systems and alarms 
Complete the work plan 
Prepare the machine for maintenance 
Carry out routine and scheduled maintenance tasks 
Clear worksite of tools, debris and defective components and restore to site and safety requirements 
Process written maintenance records 
Access, interpret and apply auger miner operations documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Conduct pre-start checks in accordance with safety requirements 
Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data 
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 
Identify, address and report potential hazards and risk 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity. 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions 
Conduct, control and monitor auger mining procedures within equipment limitations and capacity 
Select required loading method and position equipment and haulage units to meet this requirement 
Act or report on monitoring systems and alarms 
Complete the work plan 
Prepare the machine for maintenance 
Carry out routine and scheduled maintenance tasks 
Clear worksite of tools, debris and defective components and restore to site and safety requirements 
Process written maintenance records 

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