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

RIIPSM301D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cast a blast furnace

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIPSM301D - Cast a blast furnace
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to cast a blast furnace in Metalliferous 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 casting of a blast furnace
  • Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Place and operate all runners, dams and skimmers correctly
  • Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity
  • Access and prepare casting equipment
  • Maintain tap hole
       
Element: Cast ore and slag
  • Drain runners after cast
  • Safely complete off blast activities
  • Secure and plug the tap hole
  • Ensure that only iron enters the iron receiving vessel
  • Open and keep the tap hole clear during cast
  • Apply appropriate warnings when instructed to activate item
  • Ensure fume extraction and indicator lights are operating accurately
       
Element: Separate ore and slag
  • Segregate slag according to retained ore proportion and direct accordingly
  • Contain slag flows within the runner system
  • Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity
  • Maintain runner system
       
Element: Plan and prepare for casting of a blast furnace
  • Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Place and operate all runners, dams and skimmers correctly
  • Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity
  • Access and prepare casting equipment
  • Maintain tap hole
       
Element: Cast ore and slag
  • Drain runners after cast
  • Safely complete off blast activities
  • Secure and plug the tap hole
  • Ensure that only iron enters the iron receiving vessel
  • Open and keep the tap hole clear during cast
  • Apply appropriate warnings when instructed to activate item
  • Ensure fume extraction and indicator lights are operating accurately
       
Element: Separate ore and slag
  • Segregate slag according to retained ore proportion and direct accordingly
  • Contain slag flows within the runner system
  • Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity
  • Maintain runner system
       


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 casting of a blast furnace

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

1.2 Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.3 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

1.4 Place and operate all runners, dams and skimmers correctly

1.5 Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity

1.6 Access and prepare casting equipment

1.7 Maintain tap hole

2. Cast ore and slag

2.1 Drain runners after cast

2.2 Safely complete off blast activities

2.3 Secure and plug the tap hole

2.4 Ensure that only iron enters the iron receiving vessel

2.5 Open and keep the tap hole clear during cast

2.6 Apply appropriate warnings when instructed to activate item

2.7 Ensure fume extraction and indicator lights are operating accurately

3. Separate ore and slag

3.1 Segregate slag according to retained ore proportion and direct accordingly

3.2 Contain slag flows within the runner system

3.3 Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity

3.4 Maintain runner system

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

applying team working practices works effectively with others to undertake and complete blast furnace casting that meets all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

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

selecting and using personal protective equipment and tools with correct temperature

reporting faults

using hand and power tools

preparing a cast

completing off blast activities

securing, plugging, opening and keeping the tap hole clear during cast

segregating and containing slag flows

maintaining runner system

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in casting a blast furnace through:

work health and safety

communicating within work group

carrying out work to specifications

reporting faults and variances

separating slag

identifying and addressing hazards

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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 casting of a blast furnace

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

1.2 Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.3 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

1.4 Place and operate all runners, dams and skimmers correctly

1.5 Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity

1.6 Access and prepare casting equipment

1.7 Maintain tap hole

2. Cast ore and slag

2.1 Drain runners after cast

2.2 Safely complete off blast activities

2.3 Secure and plug the tap hole

2.4 Ensure that only iron enters the iron receiving vessel

2.5 Open and keep the tap hole clear during cast

2.6 Apply appropriate warnings when instructed to activate item

2.7 Ensure fume extraction and indicator lights are operating accurately

3. Separate ore and slag

3.1 Segregate slag according to retained ore proportion and direct accordingly

3.2 Contain slag flows within the runner system

3.3 Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity

3.4 Maintain runner system

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 smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 
Place and operate all runners, dams and skimmers correctly 
Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity 
Access and prepare casting equipment 
Maintain tap hole 
Drain runners after cast 
Safely complete off blast activities 
Secure and plug the tap hole 
Ensure that only iron enters the iron receiving vessel 
Open and keep the tap hole clear during cast 
Apply appropriate warnings when instructed to activate item 
Ensure fume extraction and indicator lights are operating accurately 
Segregate slag according to retained ore proportion and direct accordingly 
Contain slag flows within the runner system 
Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity 
Maintain runner system 
Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 
Place and operate all runners, dams and skimmers correctly 
Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity 
Access and prepare casting equipment 
Maintain tap hole 
Drain runners after cast 
Safely complete off blast activities 
Secure and plug the tap hole 
Ensure that only iron enters the iron receiving vessel 
Open and keep the tap hole clear during cast 
Apply appropriate warnings when instructed to activate item 
Ensure fume extraction and indicator lights are operating accurately 
Segregate slag according to retained ore proportion and direct accordingly 
Contain slag flows within the runner system 
Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity 
Maintain runner system 

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