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

RIIUMM304D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Construct and maintain underground roads

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIUMM304D - Construct and maintain underground roads
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to construct and maintain underground roads 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 road construction and maintenance
  • Access, interpret and apply road construction and maintenance documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Select, and check for faults, appropriate type of equipment, tools and materials for work activities
  • Perform equipment pre-start checks
  • Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues
  • Inspect and assess site conditions and determine if scaling is required and take action
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
  • Erect signs or barricades and/or safety provisions
  • Ensure work area is well ventilated before entry
       
Element: Construct roads
  • Prepare road surface and apply road material to meet planned road characteristics and engineering specifications
  • Construct road to conform with road design and location as specified by work plan
  • Check for and remove contaminants
  • Construct drains and water crossing points as appropriate for the removal of run-off, and to avoid accumulation of excessive water to minimise road damage
  • Ensure access ways are clear whilst constructing road
  • Organise for excess road material to be removed
       
Element: Maintain roads
  • Maintain condition of roads to meet volume of traffic
  • Maintain effective drainage for the removal of excess water and ensure safe hauling surface
       
Element: Conduct post operational procedures
  • Check road ensuring site is serviceable
  • Carry out shutdown procedures
  • Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
  • Carry out housekeeping activities
       
Element: Plan and prepare for road construction and maintenance
  • Access, interpret and apply road construction and maintenance documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Select, and check for faults, appropriate type of equipment, tools and materials for work activities
  • Perform equipment pre-start checks
  • Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues
  • Inspect and assess site conditions and determine if scaling is required and take action
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
  • Erect signs or barricades and/or safety provisions
  • Ensure work area is well ventilated before entry
       
Element: Construct roads
  • Prepare road surface and apply road material to meet planned road characteristics and engineering specifications
  • Construct road to conform with road design and location as specified by work plan
  • Check for and remove contaminants
  • Construct drains and water crossing points as appropriate for the removal of run-off, and to avoid accumulation of excessive water to minimise road damage
  • Ensure access ways are clear whilst constructing road
  • Organise for excess road material to be removed
       
Element: Maintain roads
  • Maintain condition of roads to meet volume of traffic
  • Maintain effective drainage for the removal of excess water and ensure safe hauling surface
       
Element: Conduct post operational procedures
  • Check road ensuring site is serviceable
  • Carry out shutdown procedures
  • Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
  • Carry out housekeeping activities
       


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 road construction and maintenance

1.1. Access, interpret and apply road construction and maintenance documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding

1.3. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.4. Select, and check for faults, appropriate type of equipment, tools and materials for work activities

1.5. Perform equipment pre-start checks

1.6. Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues

1.7. Inspect and assess site conditions and determine if scaling is required and take action

1.8. Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods

1.9. Erect signs or barricades and/or safety provisions

1.10. Ensure work area is well ventilated before entry

2. Construct roads

2.1. Prepare road surface and apply road material to meet planned road characteristics and engineering specifications

2.2. Construct road to conform with road design and location as specified by work plan

2.3. Check for and remove contaminants

2.4. Construct drains and water crossing points as appropriate for the removal of run-off, and to avoid accumulation of excessive water to minimise road damage

2.5. Ensure access ways are clear whilst constructing road

2.6. Organise for excess road material to be removed

3. Maintain roads

3.1. Maintain condition of roads to meet volume of traffic

3.2. Maintain effective drainage for the removal of excess water and ensure safe hauling surface

4. Conduct post operational procedures

4.1. Check road ensuring site is serviceable

4.2. Carry out shutdown procedures

4.3. Service and make minor adjustments to equipment

4.4. Carry out housekeeping activities

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

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of underground road construction and maintenance including:

using appropriate dust suppression and extraction methods

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the construction and maintenance of underground roads that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions, and convey work progress

using a range of communication technique and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of the construction and maintenance of underground roads that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

conducting equipment pre-start checks and shutdown procedures

inspecting and assessing site conditions and determining if scaling is required

constructing and maintaining road to conform with road design and location

constructing and maintaining drains and water crossing points

removing contaminants and organizing the removal of excess road materials

conducting housekeeping activities

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in constructing and maintaining underground roads through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organization and site requirements and procedures for:

identifying road construction sequence

identifying primary and secondary ventilation systems

handling and transport hazardous substances

completing drainage construction

addressing and reporting environmental issues

identifying and applying dust suppression and extraction

conducting operations including;

pushing

hauling

dumping

towing

assessing ground conditions, and identifying basic geological and technical data

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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:

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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.

1. Plan and prepare for road construction and maintenance

1.1. Access, interpret and apply road construction and maintenance documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding

1.3. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.4. Select, and check for faults, appropriate type of equipment, tools and materials for work activities

1.5. Perform equipment pre-start checks

1.6. Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues

1.7. Inspect and assess site conditions and determine if scaling is required and take action

1.8. Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods

1.9. Erect signs or barricades and/or safety provisions

1.10. Ensure work area is well ventilated before entry

2. Construct roads

2.1. Prepare road surface and apply road material to meet planned road characteristics and engineering specifications

2.2. Construct road to conform with road design and location as specified by work plan

2.3. Check for and remove contaminants

2.4. Construct drains and water crossing points as appropriate for the removal of run-off, and to avoid accumulation of excessive water to minimise road damage

2.5. Ensure access ways are clear whilst constructing road

2.6. Organise for excess road material to be removed

3. Maintain roads

3.1. Maintain condition of roads to meet volume of traffic

3.2. Maintain effective drainage for the removal of excess water and ensure safe hauling surface

4. Conduct post operational procedures

4.1. Check road ensuring site is serviceable

4.2. Carry out shutdown procedures

4.3. Service and make minor adjustments to equipment

4.4. Carry out housekeeping activities

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 road construction and maintenance documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Select, and check for faults, appropriate type of equipment, tools and materials for work activities 
Perform equipment pre-start checks 
Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues 
Inspect and assess site conditions and determine if scaling is required and take action 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods 
Erect signs or barricades and/or safety provisions 
Ensure work area is well ventilated before entry 
Prepare road surface and apply road material to meet planned road characteristics and engineering specifications 
Construct road to conform with road design and location as specified by work plan 
Check for and remove contaminants 
Construct drains and water crossing points as appropriate for the removal of run-off, and to avoid accumulation of excessive water to minimise road damage 
Ensure access ways are clear whilst constructing road 
Organise for excess road material to be removed 
Maintain condition of roads to meet volume of traffic 
Maintain effective drainage for the removal of excess water and ensure safe hauling surface 
Check road ensuring site is serviceable 
Carry out shutdown procedures 
Service and make minor adjustments to equipment 
Carry out housekeeping activities 
Access, interpret and apply road construction and maintenance documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Select, and check for faults, appropriate type of equipment, tools and materials for work activities 
Perform equipment pre-start checks 
Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues 
Inspect and assess site conditions and determine if scaling is required and take action 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods 
Erect signs or barricades and/or safety provisions 
Ensure work area is well ventilated before entry 
Prepare road surface and apply road material to meet planned road characteristics and engineering specifications 
Construct road to conform with road design and location as specified by work plan 
Check for and remove contaminants 
Construct drains and water crossing points as appropriate for the removal of run-off, and to avoid accumulation of excessive water to minimise road damage 
Ensure access ways are clear whilst constructing road 
Organise for excess road material to be removed 
Maintain condition of roads to meet volume of traffic 
Maintain effective drainage for the removal of excess water and ensure safe hauling surface 
Check road ensuring site is serviceable 
Carry out shutdown procedures 
Service and make minor adjustments to equipment 
Carry out housekeeping activities 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIIUMM304D - Construct and maintain underground roads
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