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

RIIMEX502A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement systems and methods of mining

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMEX502A - Implement systems and methods of mining
Description This unit covers the implementing of systems and methods of mining in the metalliferous mining industry. It includes: planning and preparing for, implementing, auditing and reviewing the effectiveness of the design system.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in a management or technical specialist role, within:Metalliferous mining
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
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 design systems
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the implementing of systems and methods of mining
  • Access, interpret and clarify the design system documentation
  • Identify, clarify and communicate the roles and responsibilities, as specified in the design system
  • Communicate and clarify work group, individual responsibilities and tasks
  • Identify, forecast and record resources required for the implementation of the design system
  • Implement the program to satisfy identified design system training requirements
  • Identify and interpret the risks associated with unstable mining structures
  • Access and interpret safe operating procedures
       
Element: Implement the design system
  • Communicate primary, secondary and other support systems in accordance with the design system
  • Implement and communicate mining sequences in accordance with the design system
  • Obtain and allocate resources in accordance with the design system
  • Implement the design system training requirement
  • Implement a maintenance program in accordance with the design system
  • Implement A monitoring system in accordance with the design system
  • Implement reporting and recording systems in accordance with the design system
  • Monitor implementation procedures to ensure compliance with the approved plan
  • Implement emergency and evacuation plan and procedures
       
Element: Audit and review the effectiveness of the design system
  • Audit stable structure controls for compliance with statutory and design system specifications
  • Audit stable structure standards for compliance with statutory and site requirements
  • Audit monitoring systems for compliance with statutory and design plan standards
  • Audit recording and reporting systems for compliance with statutory and site requirements
  • Audit system maintenance program and procedures for compliance with statutory and site requirements
  • Audit the design training program for currency, relevance and compliance with the design plan
  • Audit emergency and evacuation plan and procedures for compliance with 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 evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the implementing of systems and methods of mining

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of systems and methods of mining

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of systems and methods of mining that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of systems and methods of mining

consistent successful implementation of systems and methods of mining

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the 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 workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge to apply in undertaking of the implementation of systems and methods of mining

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of systems and methods of mining that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of systems and methods of mining

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation of systems and methods of mining

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to implement systems and methods of mining:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply exploration techniques

apply mining constraints

access, interpret and apply technical information relating to mine management

access and analyse archival and historical mine management information related to the mine and failure mode of mine structures

interpret and apply design criteria for mine management

communicate effectively in the workplace

apply [procedures for preparing operating procedures relating to mine management

conduct and report on audits

identify and evaluate geological and geotechnical information

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to implement systems and methods of mining:

legislative and statutory requirements for mining structures including mine plans, ventilation, gas monitoring, strata support and safety management plans

the systems of mining including tunnels, drifts, stone drivage, shaft sinking, pillar extraction, partial extraction, punch mining and fault drivage

stress including mining induced stress, vertical and horizontal stress tectonics

sedimentology including subsidence, water bearing strata, permeability of seam and strata, hydrology, physical property testing, caving characteristics, windblast, gas content and over and underlying strata

systems of work including bord and pillar, place changing, rock casing, open stopping, outfill, auger mining, pillar extraction, partial extraction and punch mining

mining structure failure modes

development, administration and review of procedures that apply to the system

exploration techniques

geology and mine gas characteristics

stable mining systems design and functionality

mining engineering principles

lithology

ground support systems

audit methodologies

mine site historical information

limitations and controls

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

coded of practice

Employment and Workplace Relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Mine design is the process of engineering analysis applied to the systems and sequences involved in mining and may include:

in whole or in part footwall and hanging wall competency requirements relating to mine plant

mining induced stress

ventilation

tunnels

sequencing

drives

stone drivage

shaft sinking

pillar extraction

partial extraction

punch mining

modelling

ore grades

geology

fault management

fault drivage

roof and floor technical data

over and underlying strata

footwall and longwall subsidence

maintenance strategies and plans

legislative and statutory requirements

Resources may include:

skilled personnel

rock mechanics underground mine supports and equipment

power water/gas drainage systems

budgetary requirements

Risk is defined as:

the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood

Standard operating procedures (SOP) are also known as:

safe working procedures, safe operating procedures and standard working procedures

Mining systems may include:

bord and pillar

rock casing

open stopping

overhead

underhand

outfill

glory hole

place changing

auger mining

pillar extraction and extraction

partial extraction

punch mining

systems of entry

Audit is:

the validation process to ensure the system, procedures and processes meet the established objectives and are implemented

Stable structure controls may include:

roadway size

pillar sizes

depth of cover and underlying/overlying strata

stress regimes

underground opening characteristics

water ingression

systems of mining

breaker line supports

direction of mining

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 compliance documentation relevant to the implementing of systems and methods of mining 
Access, interpret and clarify the design system documentation 
Identify, clarify and communicate the roles and responsibilities, as specified in the design system 
Communicate and clarify work group, individual responsibilities and tasks 
Identify, forecast and record resources required for the implementation of the design system 
Implement the program to satisfy identified design system training requirements 
Identify and interpret the risks associated with unstable mining structures 
Access and interpret safe operating procedures 
Communicate primary, secondary and other support systems in accordance with the design system 
Implement and communicate mining sequences in accordance with the design system 
Obtain and allocate resources in accordance with the design system 
Implement the design system training requirement 
Implement a maintenance program in accordance with the design system 
Implement A monitoring system in accordance with the design system 
Implement reporting and recording systems in accordance with the design system 
Monitor implementation procedures to ensure compliance with the approved plan 
Implement emergency and evacuation plan and procedures 
Audit stable structure controls for compliance with statutory and design system specifications 
Audit stable structure standards for compliance with statutory and site requirements 
Audit monitoring systems for compliance with statutory and design plan standards 
Audit recording and reporting systems for compliance with statutory and site requirements 
Audit system maintenance program and procedures for compliance with statutory and site requirements 
Audit the design training program for currency, relevance and compliance with the design plan 
Audit emergency and evacuation plan and procedures for compliance with site requirements 

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