Application
This unit applies in all contexts to the elimination, suppression or minimisation of airborne contaminants in an underground, open-cut or processing environment and is appropriate for those working in a operational roles, at worksites within:
Metalliferous mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for operations | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to airborne contaminant suppression 1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm the requirement for airborne contaminant suppression through shift briefings, handover details or site procedures before proceeding 1.3. Select appropriate airborne contaminant suppression method that best meets the requirements according to site conditions and legislative requirements 1.4. Identify, address and report environmental issues 1.5. Identify any areas that require communicating with other personnel using approved communication methods 1.6. Identify any emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment |
2. Eliminate, suppress, minimise airborne contaminants | 2.1. Select appropriate procedure and/or equipment to eliminate, suppress or minimise airborne contaminants 2.2. Operate appropriate airborne contaminant suppression equipment or monitor appropriate method according to site conditions and operating procedures 2.3. Adjust airborne contaminant suppression activities according to schedule, weather or site conditions 2.4. Act, or report on monitoring systems and alarms in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or site procedures 2.5. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance to manufacturer instructions and/or site procedures 2.6. Maintain records in accordance with site requirements |
3. Carry out operator maintenance | 3.1. Carry out inspections and fault-finding according to manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 3.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks to manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 3.3. Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer instructions and/or site procedures 3.4. Provide operator support to maintenance personnel in preparing for or during minor and major maintenance tasks in accordance with site requirements 3.5. Process records in accordance with site requirements |
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 suppress airborne contaminants: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures make decisions apply directing and signalling procedures apply equipment cleaning requirements and procedures apply equipment maintenance requirements and procedures apply equipment operating techniques follow instructions apply hazard identification procedures interpret plans, reports, maps, specifications apply record maintenance procedures follow safe work practices apply fault-finding procedures wear protective equipment |
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 suppress airborne contaminants: emergency procedures environmental aspects equipment processes, technical capability and limitations equipment safety requirements geological and technical data (rock formation) maintenance procedures mine operation system OHS procedures plant terminology site procedures (operational and maintenance) site safety requirements suppression methods relevant to the workplace |
Evidence Required
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 suppressing airborne contaminants implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient suppression of airborne contaminants working with others to suppress airborne contaminants that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely suppression of airborne contaminants that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes |
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 the work 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 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's: working with others to undertake and complete the suppression of airborne contaminants |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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 |
Airborne contaminants may include: | dust chemical particulates gas e.g. blast gases, vehicle/equipment fumes etc |
Airborne contaminant suppression methods may include: | chemical equipment operating techniques manual spray units on conveyors, reclaimers, stackers, ship loaders, stockpiles etc sprinklers/water cannons belt washers water trucks/road sweepers exhaust fans ventilation |
Legislative requirements may include Acts and regulation dealing with: | mining safety and health mine inspection OHS explosives environment vehicle emissions confined space |
Sectors
Environment
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.