Application
This unit is appropriate for those undertaking the inspection, testing and maintenance of diesel engine systems for underground coal mines
Prerequisites
Metal, mechanical, electrical or automotive trades or mechanical or electrical engineering
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for testing and/or rectification tasks | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance and other documentation relevant to the testing, determining the cause of and rectification of excessive emission levels on diesel engine systems 1.2 Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements for the completion of tasks 1.3 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities |
2. Prepare for testing and/or rectification tasks | 2.1 Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others 2.2 Identify and obtain items 2.3 Identify and arrange support required for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the tasks 2.4 2.5 Carry out required equipment pre-start and inspection procedures 2.6 Carry out isolation and lock-out of all equipment necessary for the safe execution of tasks 2.7 Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations |
3. Carry out testing of emission levels and determine the cause of excessive emission levels | 3.1 Select and operate testing equipment and methods 3.2 Carry out testing on diesel engine systems 3.3 Test and report on the performance of diesel oxidation catalyst system 3.4 Determine the cause of any excessive emission levels 3.5 Report outcomes of testing to appropriate person |
4. Rectify excessive emission levels | 4.1 Select and use maintenance items, tools and equipment 4.2 Carry out maintenance to rectify excessive emission levels on diesel engine systems |
5. Complete post-work activity requirements | 5.1 Tidy up the work area 5.2 Dispose of used oil, lubricant and other waste 5.3 Return and secure all tools and re-usable items 5.4 Complete and maintain inspection, testing and maintenance records |
Required Skills
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 test, diagnose the cause of and rectify excessive emission apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures apply site risk, statutory compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements and procedures apply site and manufacturer’s requirements and procedures apply surface and underground worksite hazard identification and risk management requirements and procedures apply task hazard identification and risk management requirements and procedures apply technical literacy interpret and apply technical and scientific/industry terminology communicate with those providing support apply work area and equipment inspection procedures apply work area safeguarding options and requirements apply isolation and lock-out requirements and procedures apply hazard and emergency procedures apply site service and maintenance reporting requirements and procedures work wearing appropriate personal protective equipment use tools required for the performance of inspection, testing and maintenance tasks use calibrated or verified instruments for testing |
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 test, diagnose the cause of and rectify excessive emission site risk, statutory compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements and procedures limitations on allowable maintenance including work in hazardous environments limitations on allowable modifications and the required controls and procedures site and manufacturer’s requirements and procedures health effects of diesel exhaust emissions including; gaseous emissions diesel particulate matter: allowable limits (base line limits, raw exhaust and general body) emission test procedures (AS/NZS3584 & MDG 29) raw exhaust test procedure general body test procedure ventilation requirements for emission dilution mine management system to control emissions defects and failure modes that may cause non-compliant emissions (including increased backpressure) principles employed to limit the creation of and to manage harmful emissions from diesel engines that may include; engine settings and adjustments engine system maintenance electronic controls (ECM) and injection systems the emissions effects of increased air induction systems, including: super-charging and turbo-charging exhaust gas re-circulation (EGR) diesel oxidisation catalyst (DOC) selective catalytic reducer (SCR) particulate (smoke) filter (DPM) use of water-based conditioners the effect of distillate (diesel fuel) types on emissions tools required for the performance of inspection, testing and maintenance tasks provisions of AS/NZS3584.1, 2 and 3 relating to fasteners and joints recognise the requirements and performance of various types of fasteners, including bolts, studs, threads and washers site inspection, testing and maintenance support requirements and availability site work area inspection requirements site work area safeguarding options and requirements site isolation and lock-out requirements and procedures site hazard and emergency procedures site inspection, testing and maintenance reporting requirements and procedures site inspection, testing and maintenance record procedures site requirements and procedures for working in isolation site requirements for the use of personal protective equipment |
Evidence Required
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 testing, determination of the cause of and rectification of excessive emission implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the testing, determination of the cause of and rectification of excessive emission working with others to undertake and complete the testing, determination of the cause of and rectification of excessive emission consistent timely completion of the testing, determination of the cause of and rectification of excessive |
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 resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the 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 observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s: implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate: working with others to undertake and complete the testing, determination of the cause of and rectification of excessive emission |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
Compliance and other documentation to include: | certification documentation registration documentation legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures manufacturer’s specifications and guidelines Australian Standards and Guidelines, including: AS/NZS3584 and MDG 29 codes of practice Employment and Workplace Relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Testing may include: | testing the composition of exhaust emissions within the exhaust stream under load conditions testing the diesel engine system for; NOx (oxides of nitrogen), CO (carbon monoxide), CO2 (carbon dioxide) diesel particulate matter |
Determining the cause may include: | root cause analysis troubleshooting techniques |
Rectification is: | the combination of actions carried out to restore a diesel engine system to, a condition in which it is able to meet the requirements of the relevant specification and perform its required function |
Emissions may include: | NOx (oxides of nitrogen) CO (carbon monoxide) CO2 (carbon dioxide) diesel particulate matter Excessive emissions may be contributed to by: inlet or exhaust restriction engine wear component failure contaminated or non-compliant fuel incorrect fuel/air ratio lubrication oil in the combustion chamber the product of abnormal combustion (unintended fuels being breathed by an engine) |
Diesel engine systems are: | diesel engines for underground coal mines and their: inlet systems exhaust systems cooling systems starting systems shut-down and protection systems electrical or electronic devices |
Work requirements may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include: | service and maintenance schedules production requirements nature and scope of tasks achievement targets operational conditions operational requirements site layout and out of bounds areas worksite inspection requirements plant or equipment defects hazards and potential hazards coordination requirements or issues |
Others may include: | yard persons processing plant operators mobile plant operators other maintenance personnel |
Inspect and prepare work area may include: | determining if the proposed work area is a designated safe area identification of hazards, including: workshop work area hazard underground work area hazards work activity hazards selection and implementation of control measures for the hazards identified safeguarding site and non-site personnel by: erection of barricades and posting of signs selection of appropriate equipment to ensure personnel safety and protection |
Items may include: | replacement parts fasteners packing materials |
Tools may include: | hand tools power tools special tools testing equipment |
Support may include: | other site personnel contractors cranes other lifting equipment |
Personal protection equipment may include: | hard hats eye protection hearing protection breathing apparatus gas/fume masks prescribed footwear |
Pre-start and inspection procedures include: | checking: cleanliness, particularly coal dust diesel and other flammable liquid leaks coolant leaks in radiator or radiator hoses coolant level guards are in place and secure engine oil level is correct |
Hazardous and emergency situations may include: | working alone personal injury fire explosions emissions electrical noise dust noxious gases environmental chemical |
Maintenance is to include: | service adjust replace |
Maintenance may include: | repair overhaul modify |
Records may include: | inspection and test results defect identified defect rectification carried out item consumed hazard/risk management reports |
Sectors
Coal Mining (Diesel Engine Systems Maintenance)
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.