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

RIIMPO329D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct dragline operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMPO329D - Conduct dragline operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct dragline operations in Coal mining, Extractive and Civil construction.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 application of the 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 dragline operations
  • Access, interpret and apply dragline operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify and address risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete allocated work
  • Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Relocate burden and materials
  • Coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during the work activity
  • Conduct pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
  • Drive and operate dragline, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
  • Operate controls to position, fill and dump burden/materials
  • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
  • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
  • Complete work plan within the operating capacity of the equipment
       
Element: Relocate dragline
  • Receive and confirm route and location plan and check by site inspection
  • Complete ground preparation
  • Locate and handle cables
  • Coordinate use of support equipment and personnel
  • Walk dragline correctly
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Prepare machine for maintenance
  • Conduct inspection and fault finding
  • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
  • Return machine to service
  • Process written maintenance records
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • 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.

1. Plan and prepare for dragline operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply dragline operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

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

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

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

1.6 Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities

1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Relocate burden and materials

2.1 Coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during the work activity

2.2 Conduct pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures

2.3 Drive and operate dragline, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions

2.4 Operate controls to position, fill and dump burden/materials

2.5 Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms

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

2.7 Complete work plan within the operating capacity of the equipment

3. Relocate dragline

3.1 Receive and confirm route and location plan and check by site inspection

3.2 Complete ground preparation

3.3 Locate and handle cables

3.4 Coordinate use of support equipment and personnel

3.5 Walk dragline correctly

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Prepare machine for maintenance

4.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

4.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

4.4 Return machine to service

4.5 Process written maintenance records

5. Conduct housekeeping activities

5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

5.2 Process 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 relevant documentation, policies and procedures

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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete dragline operations that meet all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

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

demonstrates completion of conducting dragline operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

driving and operating the equipment to site conditions

applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

safely parking and securing of equipment

completion of operations to work plan

relocating burden and materials

relocating dragline

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting dragline operations:

identifying, interpreting ground conditions

communicating and performing isolation procedures

identifying dragline and associated equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

interpreting drawings and sketches

complying with project quality requirements

applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

completing housekeeping activities

applying site environmental requirements and constraints related to dragline operations

reading and interpreting site geological and survey data

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.

1. Plan and prepare for dragline operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply dragline operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

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

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

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

1.6 Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities

1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Relocate burden and materials

2.1 Coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during the work activity

2.2 Conduct pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures

2.3 Drive and operate dragline, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions

2.4 Operate controls to position, fill and dump burden/materials

2.5 Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms

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

2.7 Complete work plan within the operating capacity of the equipment

3. Relocate dragline

3.1 Receive and confirm route and location plan and check by site inspection

3.2 Complete ground preparation

3.3 Locate and handle cables

3.4 Coordinate use of support equipment and personnel

3.5 Walk dragline correctly

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Prepare machine for maintenance

4.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

4.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

4.4 Return machine to service

4.5 Process written maintenance records

5. Conduct housekeeping activities

5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

5.2 Process 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 dragline operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete allocated work 
Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during the work activity 
Conduct pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 
Drive and operate dragline, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions 
Operate controls to position, fill and dump burden/materials 
Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms 
Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Complete work plan within the operating capacity of the equipment 
Receive and confirm route and location plan and check by site inspection 
Complete ground preparation 
Locate and handle cables 
Coordinate use of support equipment and personnel 
Walk dragline correctly 
Prepare machine for maintenance 
Conduct inspection and fault finding 
Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 
Return machine to service 
Process written maintenance records 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Process records 

Forms

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