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

RIIUND302D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct cage operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIUND302D - Conduct cage operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct cage operations 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 conducting cage operations
  • Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for conducting cage operations and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
  • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Perform equipment and work area pre-start checks
  • Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections and recorded defects and take action
  • Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards
  • Carry out start-up procedures, including checking that area is clear for operations
  • Identify, address and report environmental issues
  • Adhere to emergency procedures
       
Element: Operate cage
  • Load cage within capacity and comply with specified limits
  • Position and secure loads in or attached to cage prior to transit
  • Communicate with relevant personnel
  • Operate cage safely
  • Monitor and manage cage performance using appropriate indicators
  • Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time
  • Pass on end of shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift
       
Element: Transport explosives in the cage
  • Identify explosives used on site
  • Determine and ensure the segregation and separation of detonators and explosives
  • Secure and transport blasting agents and explosives
  • Track and record in writing movement of explosives and detonators
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Isolate cage before conducting operator maintenance
  • Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
  • Restore cage operations
       
Element: Plan and prepare for conducting cage operations
  • Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for conducting cage operations and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
  • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Perform equipment and work area pre-start checks
  • Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections and recorded defects and take action
  • Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards
  • Carry out start-up procedures, including checking that area is clear for operations
  • Identify, address and report environmental issues
  • Adhere to emergency procedures
       
Element: Operate cage
  • Load cage within capacity and comply with specified limits
  • Position and secure loads in or attached to cage prior to transit
  • Communicate with relevant personnel
  • Operate cage safely
  • Monitor and manage cage performance using appropriate indicators
  • Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time
  • Pass on end of shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift
       
Element: Transport explosives in the cage
  • Identify explosives used on site
  • Determine and ensure the segregation and separation of detonators and explosives
  • Secure and transport blasting agents and explosives
  • Track and record in writing movement of explosives and detonators
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Isolate cage before conducting operator maintenance
  • Service and make minor adjustments to equipment
  • Restore cage operations
       


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 conducting cage operations

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

1.2 Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details

1.3 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

1.4 Perform equipment and work area pre-start checks

1.5 Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections and recorded defects and take action

1.6 Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards

1.7 Carry out start-up procedures, including checking that area is clear for operations

1.8 Identify, address and report environmental issues

1.9 Adhere to emergency procedures

2. Operate cage

2.1 Load cage within capacity and comply with specified limits

2.2 Position and secure loads in or attached to cage prior to transit

2.3 Communicate with relevant personnel

2.4 Operate cage safely

2.5 Monitor and manage cage performance using appropriate indicators

2.6 Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time

2.7 Pass on end of shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift

3. Transport explosives in the cage

3.1 Identify explosives used on site

3.2 Determine and ensure the segregation and separation of detonators and explosives

3.3 Secure and transport blasting agents and explosives

3.4 Track and record in writing movement of explosives and detonators

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Isolate cage before conducting operator maintenance

4.2 Service and make minor adjustments to equipment

4.3 Restore cage operations

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

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

completing start-up procedures

completing cage operation procedures

completing transporting explosives operations

monitoring and managing cage performance using indicators

isolating, servicing, cleaning and adjusting the cage

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting cage operations through:

hand and power tools

the key areas of mining acts and regulations pertaining to winding

identification of defects relevant to cage operations through inspection or observation

trip and fault procedures and abnormal conditions

communication system between cage and winder

isolation and permit-to-work procedures

mine ventilation system

site procedures

in-shaft communication equipment

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 and prepare for conducting cage operations

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

1.2 Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details

1.3 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

1.4 Perform equipment and work area pre-start checks

1.5 Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections and recorded defects and take action

1.6 Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards

1.7 Carry out start-up procedures, including checking that area is clear for operations

1.8 Identify, address and report environmental issues

1.9 Adhere to emergency procedures

2. Operate cage

2.1 Load cage within capacity and comply with specified limits

2.2 Position and secure loads in or attached to cage prior to transit

2.3 Communicate with relevant personnel

2.4 Operate cage safely

2.5 Monitor and manage cage performance using appropriate indicators

2.6 Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time

2.7 Pass on end of shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift

3. Transport explosives in the cage

3.1 Identify explosives used on site

3.2 Determine and ensure the segregation and separation of detonators and explosives

3.3 Secure and transport blasting agents and explosives

3.4 Track and record in writing movement of explosives and detonators

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Isolate cage before conducting operator maintenance

4.2 Service and make minor adjustments to equipment

4.3 Restore cage operations

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 cage operations and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 
Perform equipment and work area pre-start checks 
Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections and recorded defects and take action 
Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards 
Carry out start-up procedures, including checking that area is clear for operations 
Identify, address and report environmental issues 
Adhere to emergency procedures 
Load cage within capacity and comply with specified limits 
Position and secure loads in or attached to cage prior to transit 
Communicate with relevant personnel 
Operate cage safely 
Monitor and manage cage performance using appropriate indicators 
Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time 
Pass on end of shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift 
Identify explosives used on site 
Determine and ensure the segregation and separation of detonators and explosives 
Secure and transport blasting agents and explosives 
Track and record in writing movement of explosives and detonators 
Isolate cage before conducting operator maintenance 
Service and make minor adjustments to equipment 
Restore cage operations 
Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for conducting cage operations and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 
Perform equipment and work area pre-start checks 
Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections and recorded defects and take action 
Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards 
Carry out start-up procedures, including checking that area is clear for operations 
Identify, address and report environmental issues 
Adhere to emergency procedures 
Load cage within capacity and comply with specified limits 
Position and secure loads in or attached to cage prior to transit 
Communicate with relevant personnel 
Operate cage safely 
Monitor and manage cage performance using appropriate indicators 
Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time 
Pass on end of shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift 
Identify explosives used on site 
Determine and ensure the segregation and separation of detonators and explosives 
Secure and transport blasting agents and explosives 
Track and record in writing movement of explosives and detonators 
Isolate cage before conducting operator maintenance 
Service and make minor adjustments to equipment 
Restore cage operations 

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