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

RIIMPO210A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct underground truck operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMPO210A - Conduct underground truck operations
Description This unit covers conducting truck operations in underground metalliferous mines. It includes: planning and preparing for operations; loading hauling and discharging material; and carrying out operator maintenance and housekeeping activities.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in a mobile plant operator roles, in underground mines, 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 operations
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to conducting truck operations in underground metalliferous mines
  • Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
  • Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
  • Carry out start-up procedures
  • Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to site requirements
  • Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks
  • Identify, address and report environmental issues
  • Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, equipment and site
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
  • Ensure area is well ventilated before entry into work area
  • Erect safety provisions where appropriate
  • Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift
       
Element: Load material
  • Position truck for loading clear of services in accordance with site requirements
  • Remain in truck when loading or at safe distance from loading operation
  • Ensure truck is loaded to capacity without spillage
       
Element: Haul material
  • Operate truck safely within working environment limitations and road conditions, observing safe driving conventions
  • Confirm type of material and haul to designated location
  • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
  • Maintain hauling efficiency by managing working environment
  • Monitor and manage equipment performance using appropriate indicators to aid efficient operations
  • Identify, remove, and dispose of contaminants
  • Identify and manage spillages on hauling surface
  • Ensure tray is in the correct position before equipment is in motion
       
Element: Discharge material
  • Check safety provisions are in place before entering and leaving tipping site
  • Position truck in safe area
  • Discharge load
  • Lower or retract tray fully before driving off the tipping area
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Carry out shutdown procedures
  • Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations
  • Clean and store auxiliary service equipment
  • Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
       


Evidence Required

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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 conducting underground truck operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conducting of underground truck operations

working with others to undertake and complete underground truck operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion underground truck operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

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

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

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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the underground truck operations

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 conduct underground truck operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret ground conditions

apply procedures for directing operations

apply equipment operating, maintenance and cleaning requirements and procedures

use hand and power tools

apply tipping procedures

apply vehicle refuelling procedures

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 conduct underground truck operations:

mine operational system

underground procedures

geological and technical data

equipment parking

primary and secondary ventilation

environmental procedures

equipment safety requirements

start-up and shutdown procedures

operational procedures and checks

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

road rules

hauling procedures

loading procedures

manufacturer's specifications

towing methods

refuelling vehicle

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

codes of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Equipment pre-start checks may include:

air filter restriction indicator

cab (horn, lights, air conditioner)

cab condition (no rags in air conditioner vent, dirt around brake and accelerator pedals, seat condition, all gear secured)

cab mounts

computer systems

correct location of equipment

damage to equipment

danger tags

display instrumentation and gauges (e.g. indicators, gauges, laser levels)

emergency brake checks

emergency steering

engine and stop engine lights (orange and red)

fire suppression unit (pins in position in triggers)

fluid leaks (e.g. oil/fuel/water - engine, hydraulic hoses, on ground, radiator, hoses, transmission)

fluid levels (windscreen washer tank, hydraulic oil, coolant, grease, water, engine oil, fuel, transmission)

light positioning and cleanliness

no combustible material around exhaust

personal proximity

portable fire extinguisher (bracket, gauge, hose, ease of access)

radiator top up tank

safety mechanisms operational (e.g. horn, operating lights)

Start-up, park and shutdown procedures may include:

tyres and rim condition

vehicle is left secured

vehicle number

visual and audio warning devices and lights

wheel nuts and studs

windows (clean, emergency exit tag in place)

Potential hazards and risks may include:

adjoining pit walls

vertical opening

brake failure

break and steering failure

bund and/or wall collapse

clean floor

communication failure

decline traffic

fatigue

fire

fire on equipment

hydraulic line failure

level surface

mount dismount injuries

pot holes

road conditions

rocks

spillage

stable ground

surface free of obstructions

unauthorised personnel

undercut brow

unsafe ground

visibility

loading from chutes

Environmental issues may include:

dust

fumes

noise

water

Emergency procedures may include:

clean up

equipment shut down procedures

evacuation procedures/First Aid

notification of authorities

safety equipment

use of personal protective equipment

Dust suppression and extraction methods may include:

mobile/fixed sprays

screens (vent doors, vent blinds)

use of water trucks

ventilation bags operational

watering down site

Safety provisions may include:

barricades erected where necessary

signage visible

stop blocks in approved condition and made to approved dimensions

lights

Trucks may include:

4 wheel drive (diesel, electric)

6 wheel drive

articulated

rigid

tipping or ejector tray

Working environment limitations may include:

broken ground

dry

location of water table

noise

slope of working surface

stability of ground

stable ground (compaction) amount of scale

ventilation characteristics (fumes, dust)

visibility

wet

Safe driving conventions may include:

speed limits

mine lighting

site vehicle identification lights

right of way

parking in stockpiles

parking on incline/decline

refuelling procedures

rules at intersections

driving regulations, rules and conventions

towing methods

shute operations

Materials may include:

gravel/ore

overburden

oxidised waste

rejects

road base

rubbish

sand

sulphide rock fill

tailings

Indicators may include:

brake air pressure

brake oil temperature

computer indicators

engine oil pressure

fuel filter

parking brake

retarder

service meter

speedometer/odometer

steering filters

tachometer

torque converter oil temperature

transmission filter

voltmeter

water temperature

Contaminants may include:

cigarette butts

consumables

ear plugs

explosives

metal bucket teeth

metal or steel rods

old piping

old workings

plastic

timber

wet fill

Servicing may include:

checking fluid levels

filter changing

greasing

keeping cab clean

tightening loose fittings

Equipment cleaning methods may include:

degreasing

forced air

steam cleaning

vacuum

water

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 conducting truck operations in underground metalliferous mines 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 
Select appropriate personal protective equipment 
Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities 
Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation 
Carry out start-up procedures 
Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to site requirements 
Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks 
Identify, address and report environmental issues 
Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, equipment and site 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods 
Ensure area is well ventilated before entry into work area 
Erect safety provisions where appropriate 
Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift 
Position truck for loading clear of services in accordance with site requirements 
Remain in truck when loading or at safe distance from loading operation 
Ensure truck is loaded to capacity without spillage 
Operate truck safely within working environment limitations and road conditions, observing safe driving conventions 
Confirm type of material and haul to designated location 
Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 
Maintain hauling efficiency by managing working environment 
Monitor and manage equipment performance using appropriate indicators to aid efficient operations 
Identify, remove, and dispose of contaminants 
Identify and manage spillages on hauling surface 
Ensure tray is in the correct position before equipment is in motion 
Check safety provisions are in place before entering and leaving tipping site 
Position truck in safe area 
Discharge load 
Lower or retract tray fully before driving off the tipping area 
Carry out shutdown procedures 
Service and make minor adjustments to equipment 
Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations 
Clean and store auxiliary service equipment 
Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment 

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