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

RIIMCU308E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install and recover longwall equipment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMCU308E - Install and recover longwall equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and recover longwall equipment in coal mining, including armoured face conveyors (AFC), beam stage loaders (BSL), maingate and tailgate drives, pans and breaker line supports.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required for longwall equipment installation and recovery

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work 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.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator level***

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure

1

1 year

2

2 years

Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure

3-6

3 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.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
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 install and recover longwall equipment
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to install and recover longwall equipment
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to site requirements
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply mine environment, geological and survey data according to site requirements
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies
       
Element: Install and recover equipment
  • Coordinate activities with others within scope of own role
  • Carry out prestart and start-up procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • Complete installation, recovery and machine operation according to job and site requirements
  • Respond to, or report as required, factors adversely affecting installation and recovery according to site requirements
  • Maintain ventilation, identify and monitor changing geological conditions and respond according to site requirements
  • Monitor hazards and risks and confirm safe operations of plant and equipment
  • Carry out shutdown, isolation and secure equipment procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Prepare machine and equipment for maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • Conduct inspection and fault finding according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • Carry out housekeeping activities according to site requirements
  • Complete maintenance records according to site requirements
       


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.

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:

install and recover longwall equipment on at least two occasions, including:

confirming work requirements details, including:

equipment and equipment defects

achievement targets

geological conditions

hazards and potential hazards

coordinating with other work groups involved, including:

equipment operators

transportation operators.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for installing and recovering longwall equipment, including:

reading, interpreting, applying and communicating technical information

identifying and minimising environmental issues, potential hazards and risks

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

complying with environmental requirements and constraints

identifying work requirements

applying fault finding techniques

applying hand-eye coordination

interpreting mine survey and geological data

maintaining equipment records

work effectively with others to install and recover longwall equipment 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.

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 install and recover longwall equipment

key policies, procedures and documentation required to install and recover longwall equipment, including site operational safety procedures

techniques for confirming work requirement details for longwall installation and recovery, including:

equipment and equipment defects

achievement targets

required survey data

geological conditions

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements/issues

characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of longwall equipment to be installed and recovered, including:

maingate/tailgate and maingate/tailgate drives

armoured face conveyor (AFC)

beam stage loader (BSL)

pans

breaker line supports

shearer

cables

airhoses

hydraulic chocks

bretby

monorail

characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of equipment required for longwall installation and recovery operations, including:

chock transporter

dozer and mule

chainblocks

winches

roof bolters

multipurpose vehicles

reelers

load haul dump vehicles

e-frame

techniques for applying mine geology and survey information, including:

ventilation/gas data

deputy reports

geological hazard plan

longitudinal and cross sectional survey plans

mine ventilation systems characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies, including those relating to:

roof and rib falls

fires

heavy machinery

gas accumulation

roof-ribs

water

dust

diesel fumes

high pressure hoses

lifting

pulling equipment

heat

spontaneous combustion

site requirements for housekeeping, completing maintenance records and reporting requirements

techniques for coordinating job activities with other work groups involved, including:

equipment operators

transportation operators.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.
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
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Access, interpret and apply documentation required to install and recover longwall equipment 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to site requirements 
Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements 
Access, interpret and apply mine environment, geological and survey data according to site requirements 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies 
Coordinate activities with others within scope of own role 
Carry out prestart and start-up procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 
Complete installation, recovery and machine operation according to job and site requirements 
Respond to, or report as required, factors adversely affecting installation and recovery according to site requirements 
Maintain ventilation, identify and monitor changing geological conditions and respond according to site requirements 
Monitor hazards and risks and confirm safe operations of plant and equipment 
Carry out shutdown, isolation and secure equipment procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 
Prepare machine and equipment for maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 
Conduct inspection and fault finding according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 
Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 
Carry out housekeeping activities according to site requirements 
Complete maintenance records according to site requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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