Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant role, at worksites within:
Coal mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work 1.3. Obtain and prepare materials and resources required for work in accordance with the work requirements and site procedures |
2. Install and maintain explosion barriers | 2.1. Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 2.2. Prepare worksite in accordance with site procedures to ensure a safe working environment 2.3. Install barriers in accordance with relevant manufacturer's specifications and/or site specific installation procedures and practices 2.4. Fill and maintain barriers in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures and practices 2.5. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 2.6. Carry out inspections in accordance with site and/or legislative requirement |
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 install and maintain explosions barriers: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for installing and maintaining explosion barriers apply personal and operational safety requirements access, interpret, apply and communicate technical information apply construction techniques perform barrier maintenance use hand tools comply with environmental requirements |
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 install and maintain explosion barriers: operational safety requirements mine operational procedures and mine layout types and applications of barriers barrier construction processes and techniques barrier maintenance procedures mine environmental requirements and constraints related to barrier construction |
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 installing and maintaining explosion barriers implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the installation and maintenance of explosion barriers working with others to undertake and complete the installation and maintenance of explosion barriers in a way that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of the installation and maintenance of explosion barriers 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 installation and maintenance of explosion barriers |
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 management plans OHS policy code of practice |
Work requirements may be in the form of: | shift briefings handover details work orders |
Work requirement details may include: | the types and specification of barriers locations essential survey data achievement targets site conditions equipment/plant allocation, including any defects hazards potential hazards coordination requirements/issues |
Mine environmental data may be in the form of: | ventilation/gas data deputy reports geological data survey data |
Explosion barriers may include: | stone dust water |
Machinery may include: | load haul dump multipurpose vehicles trailer sled |
Equipment may include: | chains eye bolts hand tools jacks bolter drills and bits level tubs and frames props trays and purlins bolts |
Sectors
Coal Mining (Underground)
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.