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RIIUND207D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct underground lifting operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIUND207D - Conduct underground lifting operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct underground lifting operations in Coal 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 for underground lifting
  • Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for conducting underground lifting operations and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding
  • Develop a preliminary underground lifting plan or site sketch
  • Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with the client and other relevant persons
  • Confirm and check elimination/control measures for hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load moving equipment with appropriate parties
  • Finalise and confirm the underground lifting plan, including the scheduling of required resources
       
Element: Prepare for underground lifting
  • Identify, select, inspect, assemble and certify underground lifting equipment, materials and tools required
  • Label unserviceable equipment, materials and tools in accordance with Mine Managers Rules and Schemes
  • Select and prepare appropriate anchors in accordance with the Strata Control Plan
       
Element: Move loads
  • Identify and confirm appropriate safe working loads and centre of gravity
  • Direct the movement of the load in an underground environment using standard signals for load moving
  • Connect lifting gear to load
  • Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment
  • Ensure stability of the load by application of load movement procedure, temporary bracing and/or load support
  • Follow appropriate specifications during the placement and securing of the load
  • Dismantle and remove/restore load shifting equipment
       
Element: Plan for underground lifting
  • Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for conducting underground lifting operations and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding
  • Develop a preliminary underground lifting plan or site sketch
  • Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with the client and other relevant persons
  • Confirm and check elimination/control measures for hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load moving equipment with appropriate parties
  • Finalise and confirm the underground lifting plan, including the scheduling of required resources
       
Element: Prepare for underground lifting
  • Identify, select, inspect, assemble and certify underground lifting equipment, materials and tools required
  • Label unserviceable equipment, materials and tools in accordance with Mine Managers Rules and Schemes
  • Select and prepare appropriate anchors in accordance with the Strata Control Plan
  • Identify and confirm appropriate safe working loads and centre of gravity
  • Direct the movement of the load in an underground environment using standard signals for load moving
  • Connect lifting gear to load
  • Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment
  • Ensure stability of the load by application of load movement procedure, temporary bracing and/or load support
  • Follow appropriate specifications during the placement and securing of the load
  • Dismantle and remove/restore load shifting equipment
       


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 for underground lifting

1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for conducting underground lifting operations and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding

1.3 Develop a preliminary underground lifting plan or site sketch

1.4 Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with the client and other relevant persons

1.5 Confirm and check elimination/control measures for hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load moving equipment with appropriate parties

1.6 Finalise and confirm the underground lifting plan, including the scheduling of required resources

2. Prepare for underground lifting

2.1 Identify, select, inspect, assemble and certify underground lifting equipment, materials and tools required

2.2 Label unserviceable equipment, materials and tools in accordance with Mine Managers Rules and Schemes

2.3 Select and prepare appropriate anchors in accordance with the Strata Control Plan

3. Move loads

3.1 Identify and confirm appropriate safe working loads and centre of gravity

3.2 Direct the movement of the load in an underground environment using standard signals for load moving

3.3 Connect lifting gear to load

3.4 Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment

3.5 Ensure stability of the load by application of load movement procedure, temporary bracing and/or load support

3.6 Follow appropriate specifications during the placement and securing of the load

3.7 Dismantle and remove/restore load shifting equipment

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 conducting of underground lifting operations, including:

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

identify and label unserviceable equipment, materials and tools

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

develop a preliminary lifting plan which includes a minimum of five (5) of the following:

confirmed details of underground lifting requirement

confirmed dimensions

site access and egress

suitability and availability of materials

tools and equipment

identification of potential hazards

probable control measures

identification of site coordination requirements

selecting and preparing appropriate anchors

identifying and confirming appropriate safe working loads and centre of gravity

directing the load using appropriate signals

connecting load to movement device

applying load movement procedures to ensure stability of the load

dismantle and remove or restore load shifting equipment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting underground lifting operations through:

work health and safety

site and equipment safety

record maintenance and reporting

hazard identification

operational and maintenance activities

relevant hand tools

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

using hand signals

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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 for underground lifting

1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for conducting underground lifting operations and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding

1.3 Develop a preliminary underground lifting plan or site sketch

1.4 Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with the client and other relevant persons

1.5 Confirm and check elimination/control measures for hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load moving equipment with appropriate parties

1.6 Finalise and confirm the underground lifting plan, including the scheduling of required resources

2. Prepare for underground lifting

2.1 Identify, select, inspect, assemble and certify underground lifting equipment, materials and tools required

2.2 Label unserviceable equipment, materials and tools in accordance with Mine Managers Rules and Schemes

2.3 Select and prepare appropriate anchors in accordance with the Strata Control Plan

3. Move loads

3.1 Identify and confirm appropriate safe working loads and centre of gravity

3.2 Direct the movement of the load in an underground environment using standard signals for load moving

3.3 Connect lifting gear to load

3.4 Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment

3.5 Ensure stability of the load by application of load movement procedure, temporary bracing and/or load support

3.6 Follow appropriate specifications during the placement and securing of the load

3.7 Dismantle and remove/restore load shifting 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 documentation and procedures for conducting underground lifting operations and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding 
Develop a preliminary underground lifting plan or site sketch 
Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with the client and other relevant persons 
Confirm and check elimination/control measures for hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load moving equipment with appropriate parties 
Finalise and confirm the underground lifting plan, including the scheduling of required resources 
Identify, select, inspect, assemble and certify underground lifting equipment, materials and tools required 
Label unserviceable equipment, materials and tools in accordance with Mine Managers Rules and Schemes 
Select and prepare appropriate anchors in accordance with the Strata Control Plan 
Identify and confirm appropriate safe working loads and centre of gravity 
Direct the movement of the load in an underground environment using standard signals for load moving 
Connect lifting gear to load 
Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment 
Ensure stability of the load by application of load movement procedure, temporary bracing and/or load support 
Follow appropriate specifications during the placement and securing of the load 
Dismantle and remove/restore load shifting equipment 
Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for conducting underground lifting operations and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding 
Develop a preliminary underground lifting plan or site sketch 
Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with the client and other relevant persons 
Confirm and check elimination/control measures for hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load moving equipment with appropriate parties 
Finalise and confirm the underground lifting plan, including the scheduling of required resources 
Identify, select, inspect, assemble and certify underground lifting equipment, materials and tools required 
Label unserviceable equipment, materials and tools in accordance with Mine Managers Rules and Schemes 
Select and prepare appropriate anchors in accordance with the Strata Control Plan 
Identify and confirm appropriate safe working loads and centre of gravity 
Direct the movement of the load in an underground environment using standard signals for load moving 
Connect lifting gear to load 
Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment 
Ensure stability of the load by application of load movement procedure, temporary bracing and/or load support 
Follow appropriate specifications during the placement and securing of the load 
Dismantle and remove/restore load shifting equipment 

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