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RIIPGP205D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Handle, store and use cyanide

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIPGP205D - Handle, store and use cyanide
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to handle, store and use cyanide in Metalliferous mining (Gold).This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles where risk needs to be managed.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 to access and apply site Cyanide safety procedures
  • Access, interpret and apply cyanide storage, handling and usage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and shift changeover details before proceeding
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the safe handling, storage and use of cyanide
  • Apply mine site safety reporting procedures
       
Element: Apply personal safety measures
  • Maintain a clean and tidy workplace
  • Use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Apply correct hazardous substance safety procedures
  • Obtain permits and clearance before specialised work is carried out, according to site procedures
       
Element: Identify and report incidents/hazards
  • Identify, manage and report potential hazards, risks and emergencies
  • Report incidents to approved personnel
  • Record in writing clearly and concisely the details of any incident, hazards and/or injury
       
Element: Protect workers and the environment during cyanide handling and storage
  • Identify quality control and quality assurance procedures, spill prevention and spill containment measures
  • Maintain and control unloading, storage and mixing facilities using routine inspections, preventive maintenance and contingency plans to prevent or contain releases and control and respond to worker exposures
       
Element: Manage cyanide process solutions and HCN gas emissions to protect human health and the environment
  • Identify and apply operating systems and procedures designed to protect human health and the environment
  • Identify and apply management and operating systems designed to monitor and minimise cyanide use
  • Identify and apply measures to protect birds, other wildlife and livestock from adverse effects of cyanide process solutions
  • Identify and apply measures designed to manage seepage from cyanide facilities to protect the beneficial uses of ground water
  • Identify and apply spill prevention or containment measures for process tanks and pipelines
       
Element: Protect workers’ health and safety from exposure to cyanide solutions and HCN gas
  • Identify potential cyanide exposure scenarios and measures necessary for their elimination, reduction and control
  • Operate and monitor cyanide facilities to protect worker health and safety and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety measures
  • Identify and apply emergency response plans or procedures regarding worker exposure to cyanide
       
Element: Apply emergency procedures
  • Recognise and respond to alarms and warning devices
  • Identify and correctly use self-rescue equipment in
  • Apply basic fire fighting techniques
  • Maintain familiarity with site established emergency escape route(s)
  • Apply mine site emergency response plans and procedures
       
Element: Plan and prepare to access and apply site Cyanide safety procedures
  • Access, interpret and apply cyanide storage, handling and usage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and shift changeover details before proceeding
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the safe handling, storage and use of cyanide
  • Apply mine site safety reporting procedures
       
Element: Apply personal safety measures
  • Maintain a clean and tidy workplace
  • Use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Apply correct hazardous substance safety procedures
  • Obtain permits and clearance before specialised work is carried out, according to site procedures
       
Element: Identify and report incidents/hazards
  • Identify, manage and report potential hazards, risks and emergencies
  • Report incidents to approved personnel
  • Record in writing clearly and concisely the details of any incident, hazards and/or injury
       
Element: Protect workers and the environment during cyanide handling and storage
  • Identify quality control and quality assurance procedures, spill prevention and spill containment measures
  • Maintain and control unloading, storage and mixing facilities using routine inspections, preventive maintenance and contingency plans to prevent or contain releases and control and respond to worker exposures
       
Element: Manage cyanide process solutions and HCN gas emissions to protect human health and the environment
  • Identify and apply operating systems and procedures designed to protect human health and the environment
  • Identify and apply management and operating systems designed to monitor and minimise cyanide use
  • Identify and apply measures to protect birds, other wildlife and livestock from adverse effects of cyanide process solutions
  • Identify and apply measures designed to manage seepage from cyanide facilities to protect the beneficial uses of ground water
  • Identify and apply spill prevention or containment measures for process tanks and pipelines
       
Element: Protect workers’ health and safety from exposure to cyanide solutions and HCN gas
  • Identify potential cyanide exposure scenarios and measures necessary for their elimination, reduction and control
  • Operate and monitor cyanide facilities to protect worker health and safety and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety measures
  • Identify and apply emergency response plans or procedures regarding worker exposure to cyanide
       
Element: Apply emergency procedures
  • Recognise and respond to alarms and warning devices
  • Identify and correctly use self-rescue equipment in
  • Apply basic fire fighting techniques
  • Maintain familiarity with site established emergency escape route(s)
  • Apply mine site emergency response plans and procedures
       


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 to access and apply site Cyanide safety procedures

1.1. Access, interpret and apply cyanide storage, handling and usage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and shift changeover details before proceeding

1.3. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity

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

1.5. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the safe handling, storage and use of cyanide

1.6. Apply mine site safety reporting procedures

2. Apply personal safety measures

2.1. Maintain a clean and tidy workplace

2.2. Use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment

2.3. Apply correct hazardous substance safety procedures

2.4. Obtain permits and clearance before specialised work is carried out, according to site procedures

3. Identify and report incidents/hazards

3.1. Identify, manage and report potential hazards, risks and emergencies

3.2. Report incidents to approved personnel

3.3. Record in writing clearly and concisely the details of any incident, hazards and/or injury

4. Protect workers and the environment during cyanide handling and storage

4.1. Identify quality control and quality assurance procedures, spill prevention and spill containment measures

4.2. Maintain and control unloading, storage and mixing facilities using routine inspections, preventive maintenance and contingency plans to prevent or contain releases and control and respond to worker exposures

5. Manage cyanide process solutions and HCN gas emissions to protect human health and the environment

5.1. Identify and apply operating systems and procedures designed to protect human health and the environment

5.2. Identify and apply management and operating systems designed to monitor and minimise cyanide use

5.3. Identify and apply measures to protect birds, other wildlife and livestock from adverse effects of cyanide process solutions

5.4. Identify and apply measures designed to manage seepage from cyanide facilities to protect the beneficial uses of ground water

5.5. Identify and apply spill prevention or containment measures for process tanks and pipelines

6. Protect workers’ health and safety from exposure to cyanide solutions and HCN gas

6.1. Identify potential cyanide exposure scenarios and measures necessary for their elimination, reduction and control

6.2. Operate and monitor cyanide facilities to protect worker health and safety and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety measures

6.3. Identify and apply emergency response plans or procedures regarding worker exposure to cyanide

7. Apply emergency procedures

7.1. Recognise and respond to alarms and warning devices

7.2. Identify and correctly use self-rescue equipment in

7.3. Apply basic fire fighting techniques

7.4. Maintain familiarity with site established emergency escape route(s)

7.5. Apply mine site emergency response plans and procedures

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

works with others to undertake and complete the safe handling, storing and using of cyanide 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 to confirm work/plans/specifications

demonstrates completion of the safe handling, storing and using of cyanide that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying potential cyanide exposure scenarios and measures necessary for their elimination, reduction and control

identifying mine site safe operating procedures for storage, handling and use of cyanide

identifying forms of cyanide

managing cyanide process solutions and HCN gas emissions

protecting workers’ health and safety from exposure to cyanide solutions and HCN gas

obtaining permits and clearance before specialised work is carried out

maintaining and controlling, unloading, storage and mixing facilities

recognising and responding to alarms and warning devices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in handling, storing and using cyanide through:

cyanide measurement systems (e.g. Titrations)

personal and co-worker safety requirements and procedures

cyanide safety data sheets (SDS)

hazardous substances procedures and handling techniques, including understanding of:

safety data sheets (SDSs) and their use

Dangerous Goods requirements and procedures

isolation procedures

mine site safety requirements

work health and safety procedures and site safety procedures

participative procedures for workplace management of WHS (e.g. consultation, safety representatives, committees, dispute resolution)

International Cyanide Management Code

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 to access and apply site Cyanide safety procedures

1.1. Access, interpret and apply cyanide storage, handling and usage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and shift changeover details before proceeding

1.3. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity

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

1.5. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the safe handling, storage and use of cyanide

1.6. Apply mine site safety reporting procedures

2. Apply personal safety measures

2.1. Maintain a clean and tidy workplace

2.2. Use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment

2.3. Apply correct hazardous substance safety procedures

2.4. Obtain permits and clearance before specialised work is carried out, according to site procedures

3. Identify and report incidents/hazards

3.1. Identify, manage and report potential hazards, risks and emergencies

3.2. Report incidents to approved personnel

3.3. Record in writing clearly and concisely the details of any incident, hazards and/or injury

4. Protect workers and the environment during cyanide handling and storage

4.1. Identify quality control and quality assurance procedures, spill prevention and spill containment measures

4.2. Maintain and control unloading, storage and mixing facilities using routine inspections, preventive maintenance and contingency plans to prevent or contain releases and control and respond to worker exposures

5. Manage cyanide process solutions and HCN gas emissions to protect human health and the environment

5.1. Identify and apply operating systems and procedures designed to protect human health and the environment

5.2. Identify and apply management and operating systems designed to monitor and minimise cyanide use

5.3. Identify and apply measures to protect birds, other wildlife and livestock from adverse effects of cyanide process solutions

5.4. Identify and apply measures designed to manage seepage from cyanide facilities to protect the beneficial uses of ground water

5.5. Identify and apply spill prevention or containment measures for process tanks and pipelines

6. Protect workers’ health and safety from exposure to cyanide solutions and HCN gas

6.1. Identify potential cyanide exposure scenarios and measures necessary for their elimination, reduction and control

6.2. Operate and monitor cyanide facilities to protect worker health and safety and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety measures

6.3. Identify and apply emergency response plans or procedures regarding worker exposure to cyanide

7. Apply emergency procedures

7.1. Recognise and respond to alarms and warning devices

7.2. Identify and correctly use self-rescue equipment in

7.3. Apply basic fire fighting techniques

7.4. Maintain familiarity with site established emergency escape route(s)

7.5. Apply mine site emergency response plans and procedures

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 cyanide storage, handling and usage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and shift changeover details before proceeding 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the safe handling, storage and use of cyanide 
Apply mine site safety reporting procedures 
Maintain a clean and tidy workplace 
Use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment 
Apply correct hazardous substance safety procedures 
Obtain permits and clearance before specialised work is carried out, according to site procedures 
Identify, manage and report potential hazards, risks and emergencies 
Report incidents to approved personnel 
Record in writing clearly and concisely the details of any incident, hazards and/or injury 
Identify quality control and quality assurance procedures, spill prevention and spill containment measures 
Maintain and control unloading, storage and mixing facilities using routine inspections, preventive maintenance and contingency plans to prevent or contain releases and control and respond to worker exposures 
Identify and apply operating systems and procedures designed to protect human health and the environment 
Identify and apply management and operating systems designed to monitor and minimise cyanide use 
Identify and apply measures to protect birds, other wildlife and livestock from adverse effects of cyanide process solutions 
Identify and apply measures designed to manage seepage from cyanide facilities to protect the beneficial uses of ground water 
Identify and apply spill prevention or containment measures for process tanks and pipelines 
Identify potential cyanide exposure scenarios and measures necessary for their elimination, reduction and control 
Operate and monitor cyanide facilities to protect worker health and safety and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety measures 
Identify and apply emergency response plans or procedures regarding worker exposure to cyanide 
Recognise and respond to alarms and warning devices 
Identify and correctly use self-rescue equipment in 
Apply basic fire fighting techniques 
Maintain familiarity with site established emergency escape route(s) 
Apply mine site emergency response plans and procedures 
Access, interpret and apply cyanide storage, handling and usage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and shift changeover details before proceeding 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the safe handling, storage and use of cyanide 
Apply mine site safety reporting procedures 
Maintain a clean and tidy workplace 
Use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment 
Apply correct hazardous substance safety procedures 
Obtain permits and clearance before specialised work is carried out, according to site procedures 
Identify, manage and report potential hazards, risks and emergencies 
Report incidents to approved personnel 
Record in writing clearly and concisely the details of any incident, hazards and/or injury 
Identify quality control and quality assurance procedures, spill prevention and spill containment measures 
Maintain and control unloading, storage and mixing facilities using routine inspections, preventive maintenance and contingency plans to prevent or contain releases and control and respond to worker exposures 
Identify and apply operating systems and procedures designed to protect human health and the environment 
Identify and apply management and operating systems designed to monitor and minimise cyanide use 
Identify and apply measures to protect birds, other wildlife and livestock from adverse effects of cyanide process solutions 
Identify and apply measures designed to manage seepage from cyanide facilities to protect the beneficial uses of ground water 
Identify and apply spill prevention or containment measures for process tanks and pipelines 
Identify potential cyanide exposure scenarios and measures necessary for their elimination, reduction and control 
Operate and monitor cyanide facilities to protect worker health and safety and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety measures 
Identify and apply emergency response plans or procedures regarding worker exposure to cyanide 
Recognise and respond to alarms and warning devices 
Identify and correctly use self-rescue equipment in 
Apply basic fire fighting techniques 
Maintain familiarity with site established emergency escape route(s) 
Apply mine site emergency response plans and procedures 

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