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

RIIWBP501A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement site waste and by-product management plan

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIWBP501A - Implement site waste and by-product management plan
Description This unit covers the implementation of site waste and by-product management plan in the mining and extractive industries. It includes: researching the waste and by-product requirements; maintaining tailings, waste and by-products disposal and water recycling operations; and constructing and maintaining dam systems.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in a management and technical specialist roles, within:Coal miningExtractive industries Metalliferous 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: Research waste and by-product requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
  • Identify and document needs, quantity, quality, source and means of treatment of waste and by-product for production needs of the site
  • Obtain and maintain all appropriate licences for site waste and by-product management
  • Ensure the water quality and water-course and ground water contamination are monitored and recorded to meet legislative, site and organisation's requirements, community objectives and safe responsible work practices
  • Ensure site treatment works for contaminated drainage or development/processing waters are designed and located to satisfy relevant requirements
  • Establish management systems with appropriate inlet/outlet works and means of improving the natural settlement process
  • Plan and organise work schedules for operational best practice associated with managements systems and water quality specifications
       
Element: Maintain tailing, waste and by-products disposal and water recycling operations
  • Ensure site water is treated for reuse in operations to meet environmental and quality standards efficiently
  • Undertake and record regular inspections of the water recycling system
  • Arrange audits of the water recycling system by internal/external auditors
  • Plan, organise and supervise the reuse or management of tailings, waste and by-products in a manner that satisfies relevant requirements
       
Element: Construct and maintain dam systems
  • Plan and incorporate short and long term dam requirements into the site management plan
  • Ensure the design and construction of dam systems meets relevant site conditions, standards and other relevant requirements
  • Undertake and document regular inspections of dams
  • Ensure techniques to minimise and/or recycle tailings are incorporated into dam construction
  • Encourage safe work practices in line with occupational health and safety requirements
  • Ensure best practice techniques in the design and construction of all dams are considered and incorporated and ensure dams meet all relevant requirements
  • Ensure the de-commissioning of dams is undertaken in accordance with safe working practices and other relevant requirements and that necessary approvals are attained
       


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.

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 the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of site waste and by-product management plans

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans

consistent successful implementation of site waste and by-product management plans

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 a civil works 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 to apply in undertaking of the implementation of site waste and by-product management plan

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans

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

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.

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 implement site waste and by-product management plans:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply people and processes management techniques

apply capital equipment proposal preparation requirements and procedures

apply operating budget preparation requirements and procedures

apply techniques to analyse and review systems

apply projects and tasks management techniques

apply procedures for coordinating resources - human, financial and physical

apply equipment and maintenance systems management requirements and procedures

apply techniques for evaluating new and used equipment

apply operating cost control requirements and procedures

apply performance audit procedures

apply requirements and procedures for gaining statutory/legal approvals

apply tender specifications preparation requirements and procedures

apply negotiation techniques and contract finalisation requirements and procedures

apply techniques for implementing change

access and use appropriate technologies

apply management report preparation and presentation requirements and procedures

apply conflict resolution techniques

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 implement site waste and by-product management plans:

occupational health and safety requirements and management

environmental requirements and management

statutory requirements and control

quality system requirements

legislative and organisation waste and by-product management requirements

mine site operations

mine site products and services

mine site plant and equipment

team management

resource monitoring

negotiation techniques

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

Legislative, site and organisation requirements and procedures may include:

risk management

statutory compliance

development approval, mining licences (or equivalent), which may include:

occupational health and safety

environmental

quality

purchasing

contract management

administration, including records and reports

Legislative regulatory bodies may include:

Mineral Resources or equivalent body

safety and health authority

environmental authority

federal/state and local government

harbours and marine authority

port authority

road authority

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 the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans 
Identify and document needs, quantity, quality, source and means of treatment of waste and by-product for production needs of the site 
Obtain and maintain all appropriate licences for site waste and by-product management 
Ensure the water quality and water-course and ground water contamination are monitored and recorded to meet legislative, site and organisation's requirements, community objectives and safe responsible work practices 
Ensure site treatment works for contaminated drainage or development/processing waters are designed and located to satisfy relevant requirements 
Establish management systems with appropriate inlet/outlet works and means of improving the natural settlement process 
Plan and organise work schedules for operational best practice associated with managements systems and water quality specifications 
Ensure site water is treated for reuse in operations to meet environmental and quality standards efficiently 
Undertake and record regular inspections of the water recycling system 
Arrange audits of the water recycling system by internal/external auditors 
Plan, organise and supervise the reuse or management of tailings, waste and by-products in a manner that satisfies relevant requirements 
Plan and incorporate short and long term dam requirements into the site management plan 
Ensure the design and construction of dam systems meets relevant site conditions, standards and other relevant requirements 
Undertake and document regular inspections of dams 
Ensure techniques to minimise and/or recycle tailings are incorporated into dam construction 
Encourage safe work practices in line with occupational health and safety requirements 
Ensure best practice techniques in the design and construction of all dams are considered and incorporated and ensure dams meet all relevant requirements 
Ensure the de-commissioning of dams is undertaken in accordance with safe working practices and other relevant requirements and that necessary approvals are attained 

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