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

RIIRAI604A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIRAI604A - Establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems
Description This unit covers establishing and maintaining mine services and infrastructure systems in underground coal mines. It includes: designing mine services and infrastructure systems; selecting plant, equipment or services; establishing installation and commissioning systems and procedures; establishing management systems for the operation and maintenance of plant, equipment or services; planning and preparing for the implementation of mine services and infrastructure; and establishing management systems to audit and review mine services and infrastructure systems.
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, 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: Design mine services and infrastructure systems
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to establishing and maintaining mine services and infrastructure systems
  • Identify the requirements for and purpose of mine services and infrastructure systems in accordance with legislative requirements and the system of mining
  • Establish specifications for the mine services and infrastructure systems from a comprehensive analysis of operating requirements
  • Identify options from an analysis of all relevant technical, operational and financial information
  • Select the preferred systems options on the basis of performance against specification requirements
  • Assess potential locations for mine services and infrastructure by site inspection, locate on mine plan and confirm location
       
Element: Select plant, equipment or services
  • Identify the requirements for, and purpose of plant, equipment and services against systems requirements
  • Conduct a detailed scoping of the operational requirement and develop key selection criteria, including hazard identification and risk analysis
  • Establish specifications for the required plant, equipment and services
  • Select the preferred plant, equipment and services options on the basis of performance against specification requirements
       
Element: Establish installation and commissioning systems and procedures
  • Establish a system to identify hazards and analyse and evaluate risks associated with the installation of plant, equipment and services
  • Plan and prepare for integration of new and existing systems and procedures to achieve optimum performance
  • Establish procedures for installing and commissioning plant, equipment and services
  • Establish systems and procedures to satisfy identified training requirements
       
Element: Establish management systems for the operation and maintenance of plant, equipment or services
  • Establish operational procedures for plant, equipment and services from site and legislative requirements and incorporate into site documentation
  • Establish maintenance procedures for plant, equipment and services from site and legislative requirements and incorporate into site documentation
  • Establish procedures for reviewing and modifying work processes
  • Establish the maintenance of emergency response and evacuation plant, equipment and services in accordance with site requirements
  • Establish the system for recording and reporting of plant, equipment and services information
       
Element: Plan and prepare for the implementation of mine services and infrastructure
  • Identify and interpret the legislative and site requirements related to the implementation of mine services and infrastructure systems
  • Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities, related to the implementation of mine services and infrastructure systems
  • Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of mine services and infrastructure systems
  • Implement mine services and infrastructure systems training program
  • Encourage, receive, review and, where appropriate, implement suggestions and recommendations for changes to mine services and infrastructure systems and implementation procedures
       
Element: Establish management systems to audit and review mine services and infrastructure systems
  • Establish procedures to audit and review equipment compliance in accordance with legislative and site requirements
  • Identify and assess future plant, equipment and services requirements into the planning processes
  • Establish procedures to audit and review the currency and compliance of operation and maintenance systems relating to plant, equipment and services
  • Establish procedures to audit the training programs for currency and relevance
  • Establish procedures for incorporating feedback into the audit/review system
  • Establish procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies 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 establishing and maintaining mine services and infrastructure systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishing and maintaining of mine services and infrastructure systems

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

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

working with others to establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems

consistent and timely completion of the establishing and maintenance of mine services and infrastructure systems

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

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 establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems

consistent and timely gaining of approval of mine services and infrastructure systems

provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of mine services and infrastructure systems

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

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.

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 establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems:

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 the principles of mine design

apply hazard identification and risk management processes

apply work planning and coordination procedures

apply training needs analysis

interpret and apply manufacturers' instructions

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 establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems:

legislative and site-specific requirements for mine services and infrastructure

emergency response and disaster planning processes and techniques

audit review process and techniques

mine operating procedures for mine services and infrastructure

mine design relating to mine services and infrastructure

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

safety design features of mine services and infrastructure

a basic knowledge of computer based systems related to the monitoring and operation of mine services and infrastructure

training programs

fire fighting systems

safety design features for maintenance of mine services and infrastructure

stores systems

specifications for fixed plant and infrastructure

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 services may include, but not be limited to:

water

wastewater

compressed air

fire fighting

gas drainage

fuel

electrical reticulation

waste disposal

condition monitoring

communication

stone dust handling systems

mine refrigeration systems

sewerage handling systems

Infrastructure refers to fixed plant and equipment which may include:

fabrication and construction areas

servicing areas

re-fuelling points

workshops

dams

explosives magazines

training facility

bathrooms

HV switch rooms

lamp cabin

laboratory

storehouses

equipment storage areas

on site residential housing

site access (road, rail, air)

battery rooms

water treatment plant

sewerage treatment plant

offices

emergency facilities (First Aid, fire )

coal preparation plant

stockpile and coal load out

lathes

presses

gantry cranes

drills

grinders

service bays

testing rooms

process treatment plant

conveyor systems

pumps and stations

pipelines

ventilation fans

compressors

winders

haulage winches

battery chargers

air conditioning

generators

electrical switching/control/distribution equipment

gas plant

Specifications may include, but are not limited to:

performance requirements

costs

dimensions

capacity

OHS requirements

training requirements

key selection criteria

Hazard is defined as:

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

Risk is defined as:

the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood

Systems and procedures may include:

design

development

establishment

installation

operations

protection

maintenance

monitoring

recording

reporting process

Standard operating procedures (SOP) are:

also known as safe working procedures, safe operating procedures and standard working procedures

Site documentation and training policy may include, but not be limited to:

legislative requirements

management plans and procedures

Maintenance may be divided into:

predictive

preventative

breakdown

Recording and reporting systems include site requirements and consist of:

phones

radios

computer systems

verbal and written

Site requirements may contain:

legislation, including, but not limited to

mine plans, electric rules, gas drainage, compressed air, electrical / mechanical equipment, inspection requirement, environmental management, explosion barriers, communication, emergency procedures, risk management, recording and reporting, mines rescue, OHS, manufacturer instructions, standard work procedures, training and fire fighting, handling and storage of dangerous goods, local government and power authority requirements

relevant Australian standards

safety management plans

OHS policy

code of practice

industry guidelines

approved standards

manufacturer instructions

standard operating procedures (or equivalent)

industry guidelines

Safety systems may include, but are not limited to:

legislation (legal requirements)

location of components in protection system

specific hazard management (e.g. spontaneous combustion, gas, noise, water, heat, dust)

protection systems (guarding, fire protection and suppression, electricity, lighting arresters, ventilation in explosives magazines and earthing)

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's policy and objectives

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 establishing and maintaining mine services and infrastructure systems 
Identify the requirements for and purpose of mine services and infrastructure systems in accordance with legislative requirements and the system of mining 
Establish specifications for the mine services and infrastructure systems from a comprehensive analysis of operating requirements 
Identify options from an analysis of all relevant technical, operational and financial information 
Select the preferred systems options on the basis of performance against specification requirements 
Assess potential locations for mine services and infrastructure by site inspection, locate on mine plan and confirm location 
Identify the requirements for, and purpose of plant, equipment and services against systems requirements 
Conduct a detailed scoping of the operational requirement and develop key selection criteria, including hazard identification and risk analysis 
Establish specifications for the required plant, equipment and services 
Select the preferred plant, equipment and services options on the basis of performance against specification requirements 
Establish a system to identify hazards and analyse and evaluate risks associated with the installation of plant, equipment and services 
Plan and prepare for integration of new and existing systems and procedures to achieve optimum performance 
Establish procedures for installing and commissioning plant, equipment and services 
Establish systems and procedures to satisfy identified training requirements 
Establish operational procedures for plant, equipment and services from site and legislative requirements and incorporate into site documentation 
Establish maintenance procedures for plant, equipment and services from site and legislative requirements and incorporate into site documentation 
Establish procedures for reviewing and modifying work processes 
Establish the maintenance of emergency response and evacuation plant, equipment and services in accordance with site requirements 
Establish the system for recording and reporting of plant, equipment and services information 
Identify and interpret the legislative and site requirements related to the implementation of mine services and infrastructure systems 
Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities, related to the implementation of mine services and infrastructure systems 
Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of mine services and infrastructure systems 
Implement mine services and infrastructure systems training program 
Encourage, receive, review and, where appropriate, implement suggestions and recommendations for changes to mine services and infrastructure systems and implementation procedures 
Establish procedures to audit and review equipment compliance in accordance with legislative and site requirements 
Identify and assess future plant, equipment and services requirements into the planning processes 
Establish procedures to audit and review the currency and compliance of operation and maintenance systems relating to plant, equipment and services 
Establish procedures to audit the training programs for currency and relevance 
Establish procedures for incorporating feedback into the audit/review system 
Establish procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit 

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