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

RIIPBE301A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct calcinations activities

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIPBE301A - Conduct calcinations activities
Description This unit covers the conduct of calcinations activities in the metalliferous mining industry. It includes planning and preparing for calcinations operations, starting up equipment in sequence, operating and monitoring equipment, conducting housekeeping activities, and shutting down in sequence and/or isolating equipment. 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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites 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 calcination operations
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
  • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
  • Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
  • Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
  • Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards
  • Identify, address and report environmental issues
  • Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
  • Ensure area is well ventilated before entry
       
Element: Start-up equipment in sequence
  • Carry out start-up procedures and completes start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements
  • Confirm plant is operational
       
Element: Operate and monitor equipment
  • Read and interpret data from equipment indicators to determine calcination efficiency
  • Continuously inspect and monitor operations/plant and catchment areas to identify process defects and potential problems
  • Adjust equipment to approved operating parameters to optimise and maintain efficient calcining and to meet product quality targets
  • Add reagents to approved operating parameters
  • Carry out minor maintenance to maintain condition of equipment
  • Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
  • Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean plant to maintain condition of all equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations
  • Manage and report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
       
Element: Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment
  • Shutdown or isolates equipment based on process and safety requirements
  • Perform post shutdown or isolation checks
       


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 calcinations activities

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of calcinations activities

working with others to undertake and complete the calcinations activities in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of calcinations activities 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.

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

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.

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

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the calcinations activities

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 of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct calcinations activities:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting calcinations activities

diagnose problems

handle hazardous goods

interpret reports

lift (manual, cranes and loads)

maintain records

monitor operations

report defects

use safe work practices

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct calcinations activities:

breakdown procedures

contaminant identification

calcining process

emergency procedures

environmental procedures

equipment limitations and operating parameters

equipment safety requirements

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills and hazardous goods

identifying repair requirements

isolation procedures

metallurgical and technical data (basic)

OHS procedures related to calcination operations

operational procedures and checks

pumping system and flow charts (pipeline and sprinkler systems)

reagent types

sampling

site procedures

types of ores

wet and dry working procedures

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, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Legislation may include Acts and regulations dealing with:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

Auxiliary equipment may be anything that is portable and mobile that is not part of the fixed infrastructure and may include:

conveyors

compressors

distribution control systems (DCS)

feeders

gantry cranes and attachments and other mobile equipment

hand and power tools

hoses

Pre-start checks may include:

availability of equipment (e.g. conveyor)

detection of conditions that are unusual

personnel availability

job requirements

levels

walk through plant

Environmental issues may include:

drainage

dust (dump)

emissions

flora and fauna

hazardous chemicals

noise

recycling

run-off

spills

waste management and disposal

water quality

Plant may include:

air blowers

bag filters

calciner

electrostatic precipitator

silos

heat exchangers

weigh feeder

lines

gas train

vessels

conveyors

valves

Start-up procedures may include the inspection of:

agitators

cameras and monitors

interlocks

distribution control system

launders

hydraulic system

pumping system

screen inspections

scuttling pumps

pipes and flanges

drive belts

valves

visual and audio warning devices and lights

suppression systems

Indicator readings may measure:

density

levels

restrictions

air flows

levels

oxygen

pressure

speed (e.g. pumps)

unusual noises

vibrations

power

temperature

Monitoring the calcining process may include the checking of:

blockages and spillages

feed rates

mineral content

moisture levels

in stream analysis (ISA)/on stream analysis (OSA)

overloads

pressures

power draw

wear and tear

levels (sodium)

particle size

Calcining methods may include:

coke bedding

fluid bed

rotary kilns

Equipment and plant cleaning methods may include:

hosing with water

high pressure cleaning

Post-shutdown checks are like pre-start checks.

Methods to optimise the plant may include:

quantity of reagents

oxygen levels

Materials are wet and may include:

hydrate (feed)

filter cake

gases (natural)

oil

air

coke

Contaminants are anything other than the ore. Common contaminants may include:

oil

fuel

gases

organic materials

moisture

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 work activity 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 
Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 
Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities 
Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation 
Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards 
Identify, address and report environmental issues 
Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods 
Ensure area is well ventilated before entry 
Carry out start-up procedures and completes start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements 
Confirm plant is operational 
Read and interpret data from equipment indicators to determine calcination efficiency 
Continuously inspect and monitor operations/plant and catchment areas to identify process defects and potential problems 
Adjust equipment to approved operating parameters to optimise and maintain efficient calcining and to meet product quality targets 
Add reagents to approved operating parameters 
Carry out minor maintenance to maintain condition of equipment 
Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time 
Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift 
Clean plant to maintain condition of all equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations 
Manage and report hazards to maintain a safe working environment 
Shutdown or isolates equipment based on process and safety requirements 
Perform post shutdown or isolation checks 

Forms

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