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

RIIMPO329A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct dragline operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMPO329A - Conduct dragline operations
Description This unit covers the conducting of dragline operations in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes: planning and preparing for operations; relocating burden and materials; relocating the dragline; and carrying out operator maintenance.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in mobile plant operator roles, at worksites within:Civil constructionCoal miningExtractive industries
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 of dragline operations
  • Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding
  • Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete allocated work
  • Access and apply safety information and procedures throughout work
       
Element: Relocate burden and materials
  • Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during the work activity
  • Conduct pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
  • Operate controls to position, fill and dump burden or other material as part of the dig sequence and specified tasks
  • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
  • Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations
  • Complete work in accordance with agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacities of the allocated equipment
       
Element: Relocate dragline
  • Receive and confirm route and location plan and if necessary check by site inspection
  • Complete ground preparation
  • Locate and handle cables
  • Coordinate use of support equipment and personnel
  • Walk dragline
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Conduct inspections and fault-finding
  • Conduct authorised routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks
  • Conduct authorised minor maintenance
  • Provide authorised operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks
  • Process 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.

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 dragline operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of dragline operations

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

consistent timely completion of dragline operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet 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 dragline 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 dragline operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information

apply hand-eye coordination

work wearing noise protection equipment

apply diagnostic techniques

use relevant hand tools

apply equipment records maintenance requirements

apply procedures required for disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

apply chemical and fuel safety measures

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 dragline operations:

site and equipment safety procedures

site mining systems and procedures

dragline and associated equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

dragline maintenance systems and procedures

site geological and survey data

hazard identification and response procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints related to dragline operations

working at heights

working in confined spaces

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

Draglines include:

a broad range of equipment capacities and they may be electric drive, hydraulic or diesel powered

Work requirements may include:

information on operations and mining conditions

site lighting conditions

dig sequence

defects on equipment

hazards

output targets

coordination requirements/issues

Safety information and procedures may be contained in:

legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management plans

OHS policy

code of practice

manufacturer's instructions

safe working procedures (or equivalent)

Specific safety requirements are to include:

boarding and disembarking procedures

limit testing requirements

operational signal procedures

Dig sequence may include:

set up requirements

manoeuvre

operational information

soil placement

movement to main

dump to final spoil

Specified tasks may include:

key cut

main dig

chop

placement of primary spoil

rehandling of spoil placement

bridge building

other site-specific activities

Monitoring systems and alarms are:

those which indicate vital signs and out of specification activities/operations

Hazardous and emergency situations may include:

sinking

bridge failure

spoil stabilisation

wet weather operation

electrical shutdown or site equivalent

Coordination requirements may include those with:

dozers

cable reelers

graders

bobcats

winches

cranes

tractors

other vehicles

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 of dragline operations 
Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding 
Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete allocated work 
Access and apply safety information and procedures throughout work 
Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during the work activity 
Conduct pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures 
Operate controls to position, fill and dump burden or other material as part of the dig sequence and specified tasks 
Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms 
Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations 
Complete work in accordance with agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacities of the allocated equipment 
Receive and confirm route and location plan and if necessary check by site inspection 
Complete ground preparation 
Locate and handle cables 
Coordinate use of support equipment and personnel 
Walk dragline 
Conduct inspections and fault-finding 
Conduct authorised routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks 
Conduct authorised minor maintenance 
Provide authorised operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks 
Process records 

Forms

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