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

RIIMCU215D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate longwall ancillary equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMCU215D - Operate longwall ancillary equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate longwall ancillary equipment in Coal 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 the application of this 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 for operating longwall ancillary equipment
  • Access, interpret and apply, longwall ancillary equipment operation, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing
  • Access, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Operate longwall ancillary operations
  • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
  • Carry out pre-start, start-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
  • Drive, operate equipment and carry out longwall ancillary equipment operations
  • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
  • Monitor systems and alarms, and act upon or report factors adversely affecting production
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Prepare machine for maintenance
  • Conduct inspection and fault finding
  • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
  • Carry out housekeeping activities
  • Process written maintenance records
       
Element: Plan and prepare for operating longwall ancillary equipment
  • Access, interpret and apply, longwall ancillary equipment operation, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing
  • Access, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Operate longwall ancillary operations
  • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
  • Carry out pre-start, start-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
  • Drive, operate equipment and carry out longwall ancillary equipment operations
  • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
  • Monitor systems and alarms, and act upon or report factors adversely affecting production
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Prepare machine for maintenance
  • Conduct inspection and fault finding
  • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
  • Carry out housekeeping activities
  • 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 for operating longwall ancillary equipment

1.1 Access, interpret and apply, longwall ancillary equipment operation, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

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

1.4 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing

1.5 Access, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work

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

2. Operate longwall ancillary operations

2.1 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity

2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures

2.3 Drive, operate equipment and carry out longwall ancillary equipment operations

2.4 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

2.5 Monitor systems and alarms, and act upon or report factors adversely affecting production

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1 Prepare machine for maintenance

3.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

3.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

3.4 Carry out housekeeping activities

3.5 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, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of operating longwall ancillary equipment including:

reading, interpreting, applying and communicating technical information

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues, potential hazards and risks

applying equipment/manual handling techniques

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

complying with environmental requirements and constraints

identifying work requirements

reading, interpreting and applying basic mine geology and survey information

applying diagnostic and fault finding techniques

maintaining equipment records

works effectively with others to undertake and complete operating longwall ancillary equipment in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

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

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

resolving coordination requirements throughout work activities

demonstrates completion of operating longwall ancillary equipment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

completing operations of at least one (1) of the following;

tracker drive (monorail) pulling station

conveyor belt

boot end and cables

stage loader/crusher

completing including at least two (2) of the following ;

belt retractions

services retractions (air, water, power)

pulling longwall ancillary equipment

servicing chock pumps and tanks

roof and rib support

communication between longwall and outbye

advancing stage loader

completion of coordination requirements with chock operator and AFC operator

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of operating longwall ancillary equipment through:

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

longwall equipment characteristics and limitations

mine geology and survey information

mine ventilation systems

applying equipment maintenance systems and procedures

being prepared 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 for operating longwall ancillary equipment

1.1 Access, interpret and apply, longwall ancillary equipment operation, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

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

1.4 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing

1.5 Access, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work

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

2. Operate longwall ancillary operations

2.1 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity

2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures

2.3 Drive, operate equipment and carry out longwall ancillary equipment operations

2.4 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

2.5 Monitor systems and alarms, and act upon or report factors adversely affecting production

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1 Prepare machine for maintenance

3.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

3.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

3.4 Carry out housekeeping activities

3.5 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, longwall ancillary equipment operation, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing 
Access, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 
Drive, operate equipment and carry out longwall ancillary equipment operations 
Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Monitor systems and alarms, and act upon or report factors adversely affecting production 
Prepare machine for maintenance 
Conduct inspection and fault finding 
Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 
Carry out housekeeping activities 
Process written maintenance records 
Access, interpret and apply, longwall ancillary equipment operation, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing 
Access, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 
Drive, operate equipment and carry out longwall ancillary equipment operations 
Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Monitor systems and alarms, and act upon or report factors adversely affecting production 
Prepare machine for maintenance 
Conduct inspection and fault finding 
Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 
Carry out housekeeping activities 
Process written maintenance records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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