Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
Coal mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for plant operation | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Identify shift requirements from the previous shift report and instructions relating to plant operations 1.3. Interpret and confirm shift operational plan with the supervisor according to mine procedures 1.4. Communicate with all relevant personnel before commencement of operations 1.5. Carry out pre-start check of all equipment |
2. Control plant operations | 2.1. Start-up equipment and close down completely or partially in the sequence necessary to avoid damage/spillage 2.2. Monitor and control plant processes to maintain shift plan and optimise coal stocks/coal quality and overburden removal 2.3. Monitor location and availability of all personnel within the mine 2.4. Monitor and act on warning devices 2.5. Control the operation of equipment and the use of materials to minimise wastage 2.6. Implement emergency, fire and disaster situations, including control centre evacuation procedures |
3. Record operational information | 3.1. Report and record all information required to maintain excavation and plant operations, including oral and written reports |
4. Maintain standard practices | 4.1. Follow standards for safe and competent work practices 4.2. Maintain control systems security requirements 4.3. Control and monitor contractor access to mine and plant 4.4. Observe safety rules and regulations, including legislation and site-specific instructions |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct control centre operations: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for the conduct of control centre operations apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conduct of control centre operations apply emergency, disaster, safety and security requirements access, interpret and apply technical information to production plans maintain records apply hand-eye coordination apply diagnostic techniques and resolve operational problems comply with environmental requirements use basic keyboard skills |
Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct control centre operations: legislative and regulatory requirements relating to this competency site and equipment permit and access procedures state and mine emergency and disaster procedures and safety requirements, , including fire and flood site plant and systems configuration, alternative configurations, capacities and limitations environmental compliance requirements control centre monitoring and communication systems personnel/shift systems maintenance and contractor procedures mine geological conditions and survey data and associated operating precautions |
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 conducting control centre operations implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of control centre operations working with others to undertake and complete the control centre operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of control centre operations 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. 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. 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. 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 consistent achievement of required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: working with others to undertake and complete the control centre operations |
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, organisational and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Information may be transmitted by the following means: | 2-way radio telephone PA verbal CB written computer monitor printouts |
Operations may be conducted in all weather conditions, including extreme conditions by day or night and may include: | hot and dusty heavy rain/flood fog high wind |
Shift requirements may include: | operating plant identified outages and breakdowns maintaining schedules digging tonnage requirements personal requirements conditions of plant and weather |
The previous shift report may include: | production results , including input and output tonnages and coal quality/blending requirements breakdown details availability and location of coal by type, seam, blend system and plant defects , including faults of plant equipment maintenance and outage coordination requirements water availability charts, printouts, logs, amp readings |
Plant may include: | conveyor transport system crushers stackers raw coal bunkers bucketwheel/bucket chain excavators feeders reclaimers samplers pumps and screens gates compressors tramp iron magnets |
Processes may involve: | ash level moisture content size condition of ROM yield belt size plant availability coal availability limitations of equipment bunker capacity coal blending reject percentages sump levels density control weather information |
Role and responsibilities may include: | production outage coordination emergency commander |
Liaisons with other personnel may include: | fitters electricians contractors plant operators machinery operators supervisors yard persons laboratory assistant planners emergency personnel |
Coordination with other sections may include: | power station operations fire services police and emergency services planning maintenance |
Environmental and ground conditions may include: | stress relief cracking fire holes aquifers |
Faults may be identified by the following: | alarms indicator lights amp gauges computer monitor camera monitor visual inspection |
Adjustments may be made directly using automatic or manual controls, or remotely through third parties. | |
Factors governing coal quality may include: | coal type moisture ash content |
Plant identification codes may vary between mine sites. |
Sectors
Coal Mining (Open Cut)
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.