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

RIIRAI505A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement the surface mine mechanical plant management plan

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIRAI505A - Implement the surface mine mechanical plant management plan
Description This unit covers the implementation of the surface mine mechanical plant management plan in the coal mining industry. It includes: planning and preparing for the implementation; implementing the hazards and risk control options and measures; and auditing the management plan.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in a management role or as a technical specialist, managing or advising on mine mechanical plant within:Coal 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 the implementation of the management plan
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the implementation of the surface mine mechanical plant management plan
  • Access, interpret and clarify the legislative and site requirements related to surface mine mechanical plant management plan
  • Access, interpret and clarify the surface mine mechanical plant management plan
  • Identify and communicate roles and responsibilities, as specified in the surface mine mechanical plant management system to all involved persons
  • Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the surface mine mechanical plant management plan
  • Identify training needs
  • Encourage, receive, review and where appropriate, implement suggestions and recommendations for changes to surface mine mechanical plant management procedures
       
Element: Implement the hazards and risk control options and measures
  • Implement the hazardous environment control procedures
  • Implement fire protection and prevention procedures on mechanical equipment
  • Implement procedures to control noise, dust, and other emissions initiated from or created by mechanical equipment
  • Implement procedures for working at heights
  • Implement procedures to maintain the integrity of safety critical functions of mechanical equipment
  • Implement procedures to control hazards in lifting and towing systems for mechanical equipment
  • Implement procedures to control hazards associated with transport equipment and other plant
  • Implement procedures to protect people in their interrelationship with mechanical equipment in the surface environment
  • Implement procedures to control hazards for energy dissipation and isolation systems on mechanical equipment
  • Implement procedures to control hazardous substances initiated from or used by mechanical equipment
  • Implement procedures for the interaction and/or failure of transport and production equipment
  • Record and report monitoring and information system data in accordance with the surface mine mechanical plant management plan
       
Element: Audit surface the management plan
  • Review the effectiveness of the surface mine mechanical plant management plan in accordance with the requirement of the mine mechanical plant management plan
  • Audit the maintenance program and procedures in accordance with the surface mine mechanical plant management plan and statutory requirements
  • Audit recording and reporting systems in accordance with the surface mine mechanical plant management plan
  • Audit the mechanical plant management training program for currency, relevance and compliance with the surface mine mechanical plant management plan
  • Report on non compliance as revealed by audit
       


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 the implementation of surface mine mechanical plant management plans

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of surface mine mechanical plant management plans

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of surface mine mechanical plant management plans

consistent successful implementation of surface mine mechanical plant management plans

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.

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.

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

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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of surface mine mechanical plant management plans

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation of surface mine mechanical plant management plans

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 in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to implement the surface mine mechanical plant management plan:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

access, interpret and apply:

technical information

site/legislative requirements

records and reports

briefings and handover details

apply hazard identification and risk management requirements and procedures

apply work planning and coordinating requirements and procedures

apply training needs analysis processes

interpret and apply manufacturer instructions

apply effective communication techniques

apply and monitor data from monitoring systems and equipment

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to implement the surface mine mechanical plant management plan:

legislative and statutory requirements for mechanical plant and equipment

the emergency response and disaster processes and techniques

audit review processes and techniques

mechanical engineering standards

safety critical function of mechanical equipment

mine operating procedures for mechanical plant and equipment

options to control hazards and risks relating to mine mechanical plant and equipment, including fire protection and prevention, lifting and towing systems, storage of hazardous substances and the interrelationship between people and mechanical equipment

energy sources, including protection and reticulation systems for electrical, hydraulic, compressed air, diesel

mine fires; the types, sources of ignition and possible impacts on plant and equipment

a basic knowledge of computer based systems relating to the monitoring, and operation of mine mechanical plant and equipment

fire fighting systems

specification for mine plant and equipment

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, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Mine mechanical plant management plan establishes the procedures for maintaining a safe environment and may include:

hazard identification and quantification

risk assessment

authority and responsibility

controls established to manage identified risks

reporting and communication

document control

audit and review

and may include procedures for:

control of hazardous environments

fire protection and prevention

control of noise, dust and other emissions initiated from or created by mechanical equipment

mine plan

working at heights

lifting and towing systems

hazards associated with transport equipment and other plant

inter relationship between people and mechanical equipment

control of hazards for energy dissipation and isolation

control of hazardous substances

interaction and/or failure of transport and production equipment

training and education

Training applies to:

mine workers

tradespeople

permanent employees

contractors

mine officials

other special requirements

Mechanical plant management system establishes procedures for maintaining safe equipment, including:

hazard identification and quantification

risk management

consultation

authority and responsibility

controls established to manage identified risks

reporting and communication

document control

audit and review

Hazard is defined as:

a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss

Hazardous environment may include:

coal storage bins

reclaim tunnels

confined spaces

gases

restricted work area

flammable environments are those related to heat sources, fuel sources and ignition sources, e.g. engine wiring, hydraulics in engine bays

Hazards and risk control procedures identified in the mine mechanical plant management plan may include:

explosion initiate from mechanical equipment

fire initiate and/or supported by mechanical equipment

hazardous substances used for mechanical equipment

toxic substances generated by mechanical equipment

the release of uncontrolled kinetic energy (unplanned movements) on mechanical equipment

the interaction and/or failure of transport and production equipment

the use and storage of high pressure fluids

moving and rotating parts on mechanical equipment

fluid injection incidents

dangerous goods, e.g. LPG, flammable liquids

Hazards associated with transport equipment and other plant may include:

tyre and rim failure

interaction between light and heavy vehicles

overhead power lines

restricted vision

equipment working around draglines

Interrelationship with mechanical equipment in the surface environment may include:

access systems

guarding

remote and/or automatic control

restricted working areas

safe standings/operating zones

ergonomics and vibrations

vision

manual handling

working at heights

emergency egress systems

Audit is defined as:

a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation policy and objectives

Maintenance is to restore or keep at the level at which it was originally designed, by:

inspecting and testing plant and equipment

monitoring plant and equipment

servicing equipment

repairing equipment

overhauling equipment

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 implementation of the surface mine mechanical plant management plan 
Access, interpret and clarify the legislative and site requirements related to surface mine mechanical plant management plan 
Access, interpret and clarify the surface mine mechanical plant management plan 
Identify and communicate roles and responsibilities, as specified in the surface mine mechanical plant management system to all involved persons 
Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the surface mine mechanical plant management plan 
Identify training needs 
Encourage, receive, review and where appropriate, implement suggestions and recommendations for changes to surface mine mechanical plant management procedures 
Implement the hazardous environment control procedures 
Implement fire protection and prevention procedures on mechanical equipment 
Implement procedures to control noise, dust, and other emissions initiated from or created by mechanical equipment 
Implement procedures for working at heights 
Implement procedures to maintain the integrity of safety critical functions of mechanical equipment 
Implement procedures to control hazards in lifting and towing systems for mechanical equipment 
Implement procedures to control hazards associated with transport equipment and other plant 
Implement procedures to protect people in their interrelationship with mechanical equipment in the surface environment 
Implement procedures to control hazards for energy dissipation and isolation systems on mechanical equipment 
Implement procedures to control hazardous substances initiated from or used by mechanical equipment 
Implement procedures for the interaction and/or failure of transport and production equipment 
Record and report monitoring and information system data in accordance with the surface mine mechanical plant management plan 
Review the effectiveness of the surface mine mechanical plant management plan in accordance with the requirement of the mine mechanical plant management plan 
Audit the maintenance program and procedures in accordance with the surface mine mechanical plant management plan and statutory requirements 
Audit recording and reporting systems in accordance with the surface mine mechanical plant management plan 
Audit the mechanical plant management training program for currency, relevance and compliance with the surface mine mechanical plant management plan 
Report on non compliance as revealed by audit 

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