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

RIIMSM305D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct materials extraction operations underground

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMSM305D - Conduct materials extraction operations underground
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct materials extraction operations underground in Metalliferous Mining (Small Mines).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 materials extraction operations underground
  • Access, interpret and apply materials extraction operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Select, and check for faults, relevant tools/equipment for the activity
  • Survey mine workings to verify planned operation
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Inspect shaft and roof stability
  • Establish communication system, methods and protocols with other personnel
       
Element: Operate machinery and equipment to extract materials
  • Coordinate mining activities with others throughout the work activity
  • Conduct machinery and equipment pre-start, start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures
  • Drive/manoeuvre machinery to extraction location
  • Drive and operate machinery and equipment to extract and load materials
  • Cut drives and faces to planned sequence and site conditions, maintaining operational parameters in accordance with the mine work plan
  • Monitor systems alarms, and identify and rectify factors adversely affecting production
  • Identify/monitor and respond to changing geological conditions to maintain safety and production levels
  • Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
  • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
  • Process records
       
Element: Plan and prepare for materials extraction operations underground
  • Access, interpret and apply materials extraction operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Select, and check for faults, relevant tools/equipment for the activity
  • Survey mine workings to verify planned operation
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Inspect shaft and roof stability
  • Establish communication system, methods and protocols with other personnel
       
Element: Operate machinery and equipment to extract materials
  • Coordinate mining activities with others throughout the work activity
  • Conduct machinery and equipment pre-start, start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures
  • Drive/manoeuvre machinery to extraction location
  • Drive and operate machinery and equipment to extract and load materials
  • Cut drives and faces to planned sequence and site conditions, maintaining operational parameters in accordance with the mine work plan
  • Monitor systems alarms, and identify and rectify factors adversely affecting production
  • Identify/monitor and respond to changing geological conditions to maintain safety and production levels
  • Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
  • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
  • 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 materials extraction operations underground

1.1 Access, interpret and apply materials extraction operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

1.3. Select, and check for faults, relevant tools/equipment for the activity

1.4. Survey mine workings to verify planned operation

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

1.6. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

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

1.8. Inspect shaft and roof stability

1.9. Establish communication system, methods and protocols with other personnel

2. Operate machinery and equipment to extract materials

2.1. Coordinate mining activities with others throughout the work activity

2.2. Conduct machinery and equipment pre-start, start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures

2.3. Drive/manoeuvre machinery to extraction location

2.4. Drive and operate machinery and equipment to extract and load materials

2.5. Cut drives and faces to planned sequence and site conditions, maintaining operational parameters in accordance with the mine work plan

2.6. Monitor systems alarms, and identify and rectify factors adversely affecting production

2.7. Identify/monitor and respond to changing geological conditions to maintain safety and production levels

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

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

3.2. Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

3.3. Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

3.4. 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 applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of underground materials extraction operations including:

selecting and using relevant tools & equipment

accessing, interpreting and applying manufacturer’s/supplier’s manuals

applying diagnostic and fault finding techniques

maintaining equipment records

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the conduct of underground materials extraction operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to confirm instructions

organising and prioritising work activities

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

driving and manoeuvring machinery to extraction location

operating machinery and equipment to extract and load materials

cutting drives and faces to planned sequence and the mine work plan

carrying out basic operator maintenance

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting materials extraction operations underground through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organization and site requirements and procedures for:

working underground and equipment operation

emergency response

pillar extraction methods and safety requirements

hazardous materials handling

environmental issues

operating hoisting systems

assessment of mine ground conditions

machinery and equipment operation and maintenance

accessing, interpreting and applying machinery and equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

accessing, interpreting and applying mine geology and survey data associated with ore-bearing ground

identifying ventilation systems

accessing, interpreting and applying site environmental requirements and constraints relevant to machinery and equipment operations

identifying pillar configuration, design and layout

identifying characteristics and properties of roofs and walls

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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 materials extraction operations underground

1.1 Access, interpret and apply materials extraction operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

1.3. Select, and check for faults, relevant tools/equipment for the activity

1.4. Survey mine workings to verify planned operation

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

1.6. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

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

1.8. Inspect shaft and roof stability

1.9. Establish communication system, methods and protocols with other personnel

2. Operate machinery and equipment to extract materials

2.1. Coordinate mining activities with others throughout the work activity

2.2. Conduct machinery and equipment pre-start, start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures

2.3. Drive/manoeuvre machinery to extraction location

2.4. Drive and operate machinery and equipment to extract and load materials

2.5. Cut drives and faces to planned sequence and site conditions, maintaining operational parameters in accordance with the mine work plan

2.6. Monitor systems alarms, and identify and rectify factors adversely affecting production

2.7. Identify/monitor and respond to changing geological conditions to maintain safety and production levels

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

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

3.2. Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

3.3. Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

3.4. 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 materials extraction operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Select, and check for faults, relevant tools/equipment for the activity 
Survey mine workings to verify planned operation 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Inspect shaft and roof stability 
Establish communication system, methods and protocols with other personnel 
Coordinate mining activities with others throughout the work activity 
Conduct machinery and equipment pre-start, start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures 
Drive/manoeuvre machinery to extraction location 
Drive and operate machinery and equipment to extract and load materials 
Cut drives and faces to planned sequence and site conditions, maintaining operational parameters in accordance with the mine work plan 
Monitor systems alarms, and identify and rectify factors adversely affecting production 
Identify/monitor and respond to changing geological conditions to maintain safety and production levels 
Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues 
Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment 
Process records 
Access, interpret and apply materials extraction operation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Select, and check for faults, relevant tools/equipment for the activity 
Survey mine workings to verify planned operation 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Inspect shaft and roof stability 
Establish communication system, methods and protocols with other personnel 
Coordinate mining activities with others throughout the work activity 
Conduct machinery and equipment pre-start, start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures 
Drive/manoeuvre machinery to extraction location 
Drive and operate machinery and equipment to extract and load materials 
Cut drives and faces to planned sequence and site conditions, maintaining operational parameters in accordance with the mine work plan 
Monitor systems alarms, and identify and rectify factors adversely affecting production 
Identify/monitor and respond to changing geological conditions to maintain safety and production levels 
Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues 
Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment 
Process records 

Forms

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