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

RIISRM301B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Blend stockpile materials

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIISRM301B - Blend stockpile materials
Description This unit covers the blending of stockpile materials in the metalliferous mining industry. It includes: identifying and assessing materials; and blending materials.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies in all contexts to the blending of ore in the extractive process for the open cut environment. This unit is appropriate for those working in mobile plant operator roles, within:Coal miningMetalliferous miningExtractive industries
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: Identify and assess material for blending
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the blending of stockpile materials
  • Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
  • Identify, manage and report potential hazards and risks according to work plan
  • Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
  • Identify and locate correct material grade according to stockpile plan
  • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
  • Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment
       
Element: Blend materials
  • Select the correct quantity and grade of material and use appropriate blending techniques to achieve required blend of minerals
  • Avoid contaminating surrounding site and access roads
  • Monitor blending process to ensure correct grades of minerals are selected
  • Remove and/or manage contaminants upon identification
       


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 blending of stockpile materials

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the blending of stockpile materials

working with others to undertake and complete the blending of stockpile materials that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the blending of stockpile materials that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the blending of stockpile materials

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 blend stockpile materials:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply diagnostic techniques

apply decision making techniques

apply procedures for directing operations

apply driving techniques

apply procedures for operating, maintaining and cleaning equipment

apply hazard identification procedures

apply hazardous goods handling techniques

interpret plans, reports, maps, specifications

apply records maintenance requirements

organise work tasks

apply defect reporting requirements

apply safe work practices

select and fit personal protective equipment

work in a team

apply troubleshooting procedures

use communications equipment

use computer systems

use hand and power tools

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 blend stockpile materials:

blending procedures

dust suppressant characteristics and limitations

emergency procedures

environmental and heritage procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

isolation procedures

material grade recognition

material placement procedures

site operational system

night and day working procedures

OHS procedures

open cut procedures

operational procedures and checks

principles of contamination

start-up procedures

shutdown procedures

site procedures/site safety requirements

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

Potential hazards and risks may include:

abandoned equipment

adjoining pit walls

adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires)

chemicals

contaminants

equipment

fences

holes

materials

over-hanging rocks

personnel

pot holes

unsafe ground

unstable faces

vehicles

Materials may include:

gravel

overburden

oxidised waste

rejects

road base

rubbish

sand

sulphide rock fill

tailings

topsoil

water

backfill

dilution material

gangue

mineralised waste

mullock

rehabilitation soils and other materials (clay bands, gravel)

road base

rubbish

sand

secondary material

various grades of ore

Grade may include:

class

colour

high

low

mineral content

moisture content

type

Stockpile plan may include:

coordination of activities

map

segregation of ore types

signage requirements

stockpile construction details (angle of repose, height)

total area

Equipment may include:

bins

conveyors

dozers

dust suppression equipment

feeders

gates

loaders

magnets

ploughs

reclaimers

samplers

shovels

stackers

trucks

weighers

Contaminants may include:

animal carcasses (sheep, cows, kangaroos)

cigarette butts

consumables

ear plugs

metal bucket teeth

metal or steel rods

old fencing/old piping

plastic

timber

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 blending of stockpile materials 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 
Identify, manage and report potential hazards and risks according to work plan 
Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods 
Identify and locate correct material grade according to stockpile plan 
Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 
Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment 
Select the correct quantity and grade of material and use appropriate blending techniques to achieve required blend of minerals 
Avoid contaminating surrounding site and access roads 
Monitor blending process to ensure correct grades of minerals are selected 
Remove and/or manage contaminants upon identification 

Forms

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