ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements before proceeding.

1.3. Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work.

1.4. Access and apply safety information and procedures throughout the work

2. Operate auger miner

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

2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site procedures.

2.3. Conduct, control and monitor auger mining procedures

2.4. Select required loading method, drive-by or other appropriate method, and position the equipment and haulage units to meet this requirement.

2.5. Act or report on monitoring systems and alarms

2.6. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations

2.7. Complete work in accordance with the agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacities of the allocated equipment.

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1. Carry out equipment inspections and fault-finding

3.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks

3.3. Carry out minor maintenance

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

3.5. Process records

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 auger miner operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting auger miner operations

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information

monitor wall stability

apply hand-eye coordination

apply diagnostic techniques

use relevant hand tools

maintain equipment records

apply environmental constraints in auger mining operations

dispose of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

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 auger miner operations:

relevant statutory requirements

site mining systems and procedures

site and equipment safety procedures

auger equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

auger mining operational procedures

auger mining maintenance systems and procedures

geological and survey data

hazard identification and response procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints related to auger mining

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 auger miner operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of auger miner operations

working with others to undertake and complete the auger miner operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of auger miner 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 auger miner operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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

Work requirements may be in the form of:

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

Safety information and procedures may be contained in:

legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management plans

OHS policy

code of practice

manufacturer's instructions

safe working procedures (or equivalent)

Specific safety requirements are to include:

boarding and disembarking procedures

relocation procedures

shift blasting schedules

advance and retraction procedures

operational signal procedures

Auger miners may include:

diesel

mechanical

electrical

other design

Loading methods may include:

drive by

stockpile

single side

Haulage Units may include:

rear dump

belly dump

road trucks

Shift details may include:

equipment/plant identification/allocation

nature and scope of the work

working conditions

achievement targets

site lighting arrangements

defects of machine

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements/issues

Auger miner procedures may include:

pad preparation

planning and set up

mining

loading and repositioning

Miner controls are to be used to:

mine to correct depths and horizons

maintain alignment

respond to changes in seam dip

geological structures

Coordination requirements may include:

front end loaders

cranes

auger flight handling machines

service vehicles

dozers

other equipment

Operator maintenance tasks are:

those established and authorised for the site