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

RIIVEH301D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct rail haulage operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIVEH301D - Conduct rail haulage operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct rail haulage operations in Coal and Metalliferous mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory and technical specialist roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 rail haulage operations
  • Access, interpret and apply rail haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work
  • Carry out pre-start vehicle and equipment checks
       
Element: Haul material
  • Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
  • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown procedures
  • Use vehicle controls and systems, ensure smooth and effective operations
  • Operate rail vehicle within equipment limitations, and monitor and respond to gauges and systems
  • Safely load/unload personnel or materials
  • Safely carry out towing and pushing of equipment and plant
  • Recognise and respond to hazards and emergency situations
  • Perform work activity within the operating capacities of the equipment
       
Element: Load and unload rake of trucks
  • Position rake underneath material loading chute/loading point, ensure accuracy
  • Load and unload rake use approved equipment, minimise spillage and avoid damage to equipment
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Carry out rail vehicle and rolling stock inspections and fault-finding
  • Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks using appropriate cleaning methods
  • Carry out minor operational maintenance
  • Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks
  • Process written records and reports
       
Element: Plan and prepare for rail haulage operations
  • Access, interpret and apply rail haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work
  • Carry out pre-start vehicle and equipment checks
       
Element: Haul material
  • Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
  • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown procedures
  • Use vehicle controls and systems, ensure smooth and effective operations
  • Operate rail vehicle within equipment limitations, and monitor and respond to gauges and systems
  • Safely load/unload personnel or materials
  • Safely carry out towing and pushing of equipment and plant
  • Recognise and respond to hazards and emergency situations
  • Perform work activity within the operating capacities of the equipment
       
Element: Load and unload rake of trucks
  • Position rake underneath material loading chute/loading point, ensure accuracy
  • Load and unload rake use approved equipment, minimise spillage and avoid damage to equipment
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Carry out rail vehicle and rolling stock inspections and fault-finding
  • Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks using appropriate cleaning methods
  • Carry out minor operational maintenance
  • Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks
  • Process written records and reports
       


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 rail haulage operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply rail haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements

1.3 Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work

1.4 Carry out pre-start vehicle and equipment checks

2. Haul material

2.1 Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown procedures

2.3 Use vehicle controls and systems, ensure smooth and effective operations

2.4 Operate rail vehicle within equipment limitations, and monitor and respond to gauges and systems

2.5 Safely load/unload personnel or materials

2.6 Safely carry out towing and pushing of equipment and plant

2.7 Recognise and respond to hazards and emergency situations

2.8 Perform work activity within the operating capacities of the equipment

3. Load and unload rake of trucks

3.1 Position rake underneath material loading chute/loading point, ensure accuracy

3.2 Load and unload rake use approved equipment, minimise spillage and avoid damage to equipment

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Carry out rail vehicle and rolling stock inspections and fault-finding

4.2 Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks using appropriate cleaning methods

4.3 Carry out minor operational maintenance

4.4 Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks

4.5 Process written records and reports

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:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and effective completion of rail haulage operations to meet all required outcomes including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

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

organising work activities to comply with site standards

conducts pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown vehicle and equipment procedures and checks

correct use of vehicle controls and systems

operate rail vehicle

load and unload personnel and materials

carry out towing and pushing of equipment and plant

position, load and unload rake

carry out inspections and identify faults

conduct operational maintenance including servicing, lubrication and cleaning

process written records and reports

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting rail haulage operations through:

apply problem solving skills to rail haulage operations issues

location of equipment relative to working environment

ventilation system and conditions

rail vehicle maintenance requirements and procedures

recording, reporting and handover procedures

site environmental requirements, procedures and constraints related to rail vehicles

bucket loading procedures

basic geological and technical data

isolation procedures

locomotive parking techniques

types of rail operations

rail signaling system characteristics

reporting procedures

start up and shutdown procedures

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 rail haulage operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply rail haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements

1.3 Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work

1.4 Carry out pre-start vehicle and equipment checks

2. Haul material

2.1 Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown procedures

2.3 Use vehicle controls and systems, ensure smooth and effective operations

2.4 Operate rail vehicle within equipment limitations, and monitor and respond to gauges and systems

2.5 Safely load/unload personnel or materials

2.6 Safely carry out towing and pushing of equipment and plant

2.7 Recognise and respond to hazards and emergency situations

2.8 Perform work activity within the operating capacities of the equipment

3. Load and unload rake of trucks

3.1 Position rake underneath material loading chute/loading point, ensure accuracy

3.2 Load and unload rake use approved equipment, minimise spillage and avoid damage to equipment

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Carry out rail vehicle and rolling stock inspections and fault-finding

4.2 Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks using appropriate cleaning methods

4.3 Carry out minor operational maintenance

4.4 Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks

4.5 Process written records and reports

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 rail haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements 
Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work 
Carry out pre-start vehicle and equipment checks 
Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown procedures 
Use vehicle controls and systems, ensure smooth and effective operations 
Operate rail vehicle within equipment limitations, and monitor and respond to gauges and systems 
Safely load/unload personnel or materials 
Safely carry out towing and pushing of equipment and plant 
Recognise and respond to hazards and emergency situations 
Perform work activity within the operating capacities of the equipment 
Position rake underneath material loading chute/loading point, ensure accuracy 
Load and unload rake use approved equipment, minimise spillage and avoid damage to equipment 
Carry out rail vehicle and rolling stock inspections and fault-finding 
Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks using appropriate cleaning methods 
Carry out minor operational maintenance 
Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks 
Process written records and reports 
Access, interpret and apply rail haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements 
Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work 
Carry out pre-start vehicle and equipment checks 
Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown procedures 
Use vehicle controls and systems, ensure smooth and effective operations 
Operate rail vehicle within equipment limitations, and monitor and respond to gauges and systems 
Safely load/unload personnel or materials 
Safely carry out towing and pushing of equipment and plant 
Recognise and respond to hazards and emergency situations 
Perform work activity within the operating capacities of the equipment 
Position rake underneath material loading chute/loading point, ensure accuracy 
Load and unload rake use approved equipment, minimise spillage and avoid damage to equipment 
Carry out rail vehicle and rolling stock inspections and fault-finding 
Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks using appropriate cleaning methods 
Carry out minor operational maintenance 
Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks 
Process written records and reports 

Forms

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