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

RIIPBE304D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct heavy media separation

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIPBE304D - Conduct heavy media separation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct heavy media separation in Metalliferous and Coal mining.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 heavy media separation
  • Access, interpret and apply heavy media separation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Communicate with other personnel using approved method
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
  • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Start-up equipment in sequence
  • Carry out start-up procedures and complete 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
  • Continuously inspect plant
  • Adjust equipment to optimise separation performance and product quality
  • Control feed to plant
  • Monitor and adjust heavy media levels
  • Monitor and adjust levels of separating baths
  • Monitor the efficiency of the heavy media separation process
  • Carry out operator level maintenance
  • Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
       
Element: Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment
  • Shutdown and/or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements
  • Perform post-shutdown and/or isolation checks
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • 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 heavy media separation
  • Access, interpret and apply heavy media separation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Communicate with other personnel using approved method
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
  • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Start-up equipment in sequence
  • Carry out start-up procedures and complete 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
  • Continuously inspect plant
  • Adjust equipment to optimise separation performance and product quality
  • Control feed to plant
  • Monitor and adjust heavy media levels
  • Monitor and adjust levels of separating baths
  • Monitor the efficiency of the heavy media separation process
  • Carry out operator level maintenance
  • Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
       
Element: Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment
  • Shutdown and/or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements
  • Perform post-shutdown and/or isolation checks
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • 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 heavy media separation

1.1. Access, interpret and apply heavy media separation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

1.3. Communicate with other personnel using approved method

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

1.5. Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities

1.6. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures

1.7. Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

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

2. Start-up equipment in sequence

2.1. Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements

2.2. Confirm plant is operational

3. Operate and monitor equipment

3.1. Read and interpret data from equipment indicators

3.2. Continuously inspect plant

3.3. Adjust equipment to optimise separation performance and product quality

3.4. Control feed to plant

3.5. Monitor and adjust heavy media levels

3.6. Monitor and adjust levels of separating baths

3.7. Monitor the efficiency of the heavy media separation process

3.8. Carry out operator level maintenance

3.9. Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time

4. Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment

4.1. Shutdown and/or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements

4.2. Perform post-shutdown and/or isolation checks

5. Conduct housekeeping activities

5.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

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

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

5.4. 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 heavy media separation including:

monitoring and adjusting levels

monitoring and adjusting separation process

carrying out operator maintenance

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the heavy media separation in a way that meets 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

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

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

completing the planning and preparation for heavy media separation

conducting the operating and monitoring of equipment and processing outcomes

completing equipment start-up sequence

completing equipment shutdown and isolation sequence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting heavy media separation through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

heavy media separation safety requirements

hazardous substance procedures and consequences of spills

handle hazardous substances/identify hazards

use lifting techniques (manual, automated)

maintain records

monitor operations

report defects

employ safe work practices

finding plant faults

isolation procedures

emergency procedures

environmental principles

equipment safety requirements

operational procedures and checks

break down procedures

contaminants

high pressure hazards

gravitation separation process (fines and heavy)

monitoring and applying equipment operating parameters

identifying heavy media types

interpreting metallurgical and technical data

identifying types of ores and grades density

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 heavy media separation

1.1. Access, interpret and apply heavy media separation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

1.3. Communicate with other personnel using approved method

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

1.5. Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities

1.6. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures

1.7. Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

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

2. Start-up equipment in sequence

2.1. Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements

2.2. Confirm plant is operational

3. Operate and monitor equipment

3.1. Read and interpret data from equipment indicators

3.2. Continuously inspect plant

3.3. Adjust equipment to optimise separation performance and product quality

3.4. Control feed to plant

3.5. Monitor and adjust heavy media levels

3.6. Monitor and adjust levels of separating baths

3.7. Monitor the efficiency of the heavy media separation process

3.8. Carry out operator level maintenance

3.9. Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time

4. Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment

4.1. Shutdown and/or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements

4.2. Perform post-shutdown and/or isolation checks

5. Conduct housekeeping activities

5.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

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

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

5.4. 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 heavy media separation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Communicate with other personnel using approved method 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, park up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements 
Confirm plant is operational 
Read and interpret data from equipment indicators 
Continuously inspect plant 
Adjust equipment to optimise separation performance and product quality 
Control feed to plant 
Monitor and adjust heavy media levels 
Monitor and adjust levels of separating baths 
Monitor the efficiency of the heavy media separation process 
Carry out operator level maintenance 
Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time 
Shutdown and/or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements 
Perform post-shutdown and/or isolation checks 
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 heavy media separation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Communicate with other personnel using approved method 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, park up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements 
Confirm plant is operational 
Read and interpret data from equipment indicators 
Continuously inspect plant 
Adjust equipment to optimise separation performance and product quality 
Control feed to plant 
Monitor and adjust heavy media levels 
Monitor and adjust levels of separating baths 
Monitor the efficiency of the heavy media separation process 
Carry out operator level maintenance 
Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time 
Shutdown and/or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements 
Perform post-shutdown and/or isolation checks 
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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