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

RIISRM304B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain stockpiles

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIISRM304B - Maintain stockpiles
Description This unit covers maintaining stockpiles in the metalliferous mining and extractive industries. It includes: maintaining the stockpile; suppressing dust; and maintaining stockpile access roads and bunds. This unit applies in all contexts to the maintenance of stockpiles, suppression of dust and maintenance of stockpiles in the extractive process in the open cut environment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in mobile plant operator roles, at worksites within:Extractive industriesMetalliferous 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: Maintain stockpile
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to maintaining stockpiles
  • Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
  • Maintain battering angle of stockpile
  • Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Visually inspect stockpile structure and surrounding area to assess the safety and progress of stockpile formation
  • Dump and move stockpile material using appropriate techniques to form stockpile battering angle and prevent slumping
  • Inform appropriate personnel of spillage and take appropriate measures to manage and/or remove spill
  • Remove and dispose of contaminants from stockpile upon identification
  • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
  • Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment
  • Turn stockpile material utilising appropriate equipment and techniques
       
Element: Suppress dust
  • Maintain stockpile structure to prevent dust creation and unwanted material movement
  • Adjust stockpiling activities due to weather conditions and dust suppression policy
       
Element: Maintain stockpile access roads and bunds
  • Maintain stockpile access roads
  • Maintain safety and condition of bunds
  • Maintain stockpile access roads free from spillages and obstructions to avoid restricting equipment movement to and from stockpiles
       


Evidence Required

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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 maintaining stockpiles

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient maintaining of stockpiles

working with others to maintain stockpiles and meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely maintenance of stockpiles 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 maintain stockpiles

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 maintain stockpiles:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply diagnostic techniques

apply decision making techniques

apply procedures to direct operations

apply procedures for operating, maintaining and cleaning equipment

apply hazard identification procedures

apply hazardous goods handling techniques

interpret plans, reports, maps, specifications

apply lifting techniques (manual, cranes and loads)

apply records maintenance requirements

apply work task organising procedures

apply defect reporting requirements

apply safe work practices

select and fit personal protective equipment

work in a team

use communications 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 maintain stockpiles:

bund construction

drainage processes

dumping procedures

dust suppressant characteristics and limitations

emergency procedures

environmental and heritage procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

hauling procedures

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

isolation procedures

material placement procedures

mine operational system

night and day working procedures

OHS procedures

open cut procedures

operational procedures and checks

principles of contamination

road rules

start-up procedures

shutdown procedures

site procedures

site safety requirements

stockpiling characteristics and limitations

stockpiling procedures

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

Stockpile materials may include:

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

Personnel may include:

contractors

drivers

holders of appropriate tickets

inspectors

licensed operators

maintenance staff

personnel authorised by mine management

service personnel

supervisors

tradespersons

visitors

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

Weather conditions may include:

cyclones

dry

floods

heat

rain

storms (hail, electrical)

strong winds

Bund may include:

berm

various materials (old tyres, materials, rocks)

windrow

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 maintaining stockpiles 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 
Maintain battering angle of stockpile 
Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Visually inspect stockpile structure and surrounding area to assess the safety and progress of stockpile formation 
Dump and move stockpile material using appropriate techniques to form stockpile battering angle and prevent slumping 
Inform appropriate personnel of spillage and take appropriate measures to manage and/or remove spill 
Remove and dispose of contaminants from stockpile upon identification 
Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 
Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment 
Turn stockpile material utilising appropriate equipment and techniques 
Maintain stockpile structure to prevent dust creation and unwanted material movement 
Adjust stockpiling activities due to weather conditions and dust suppression policy 
Maintain stockpile access roads 
Maintain safety and condition of bunds 
Maintain stockpile access roads free from spillages and obstructions to avoid restricting equipment movement to and from stockpiles 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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