ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for the operation and maintenance of transport systems and production equipment

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the application and monitoring of mine production and transport systems

1.2. Identify and interpret the legislative and site requirements related to transport systems and production equipment

1.3. Identify and confirm the purpose of transport systems and production equipment

1.4. Identify hazards associated with the installation and operation of transport systems and production equipment, evaluate risks and apply controls

1.5. Identify individual training needs

2. Apply and monitor the systems for the operation and maintenance of transport systems and production equipment

2.1. Apply site and manufacturer's requirements to the installation of equipment and systems at the work site

2.2. Apply commissioning procedures and report outcomes as per site requirements

2.3. Assess the impacts of equipment and systems on work processes and record and report processes to meet equipment and site requirements

2.4. Apply operational and maintenance programs and procedures

2.5. Apply and monitor procedures for reviewing and modifying work processes

2.6. Apply and monitor emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures

2.7. Apply and monitor safe operating procedures throughout the work and report, where appropriate

2.8. Participate in systems audit and review requirements

3. Apply monitoring and maintenance procedures

3.1. Schedule and carry out inspection, modification, repair and maintenance activities

3.2. Record, report and review maintenance and monitoring requirements and activities

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 apply and monitor mine transport systems and production equipment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

access, interpret and apply technical information

access, interpret and apply briefings and handover details

assess the risks and consequences attached to production and transport systems and equipment

apply procedures appropriate to mine operations for management of production and transport systems and equipment

plan and coordinate work

apply [procedures to identify training needs related to production and transport systems

interpret and apply manufacturer's instructions

apply maintenance and modification systems

propose practical recommendations for identified key issues

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 apply and monitor mine transport systems and production equipment:

legislative and site requirements and instructions including transport rules, no go zones for mobile equipment, maintenance schemes, SOP's, training, legislative testing on diesel vehicles, battery charging, underground fuel depots, conveyor belts

mine operation procedures

assessment of geological structures

mine plans

mine design relating to production and transport systems and equipment

production and transport systems and equipment management requirements

environmental monitoring requirements

risk management procedures

production and transport systems and equipment statutory inspection requirements

lifting, towing and tying down procedures

mine reporting procedures

emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques

maintenance and modification systems

audit review processes and techniques

production and transport equipment and systems; the types, uses, characteristics and limitations appropriate for safe operation at the mine site including braking systems

isolation and safe control of energy sources including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel

safety design features of production and transport systems including traffic control devices

standard operating procedures relating to production and transport equipment

identifying operational hazards including noise, dust, lighting, ergonomics, remote control, physical clearance, confined space, visibility, seating, vibration and machine equipment and personal protection

training systems

computer based systems

fire prevention techniques and fire fighting systems in relation of production and transport equipment

identifying and clearly communicating key issues

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 the application and monitoring of mine production and transport systems

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application and monitoring of mine production and transport systems

working with others to plan, prepare, apply and monitor mine production and transport systems

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying the mine production and transport systems

evidence of the consistent successful application and monitoring of mine production and transport systems

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 work sites may

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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to plan, prepare, apply and monitor mine production and transport systems

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application of mine production and transport systems

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.

Interpret is defined as:

the understanding needed by the person within their job role

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

codes of practice

Employment and Workplace Relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Transport systems include capacities for personnel, equipment/materials and product and may be:

wheeled

railed

tracked

skidded

conveyor

product slurry pumped

shaft and drift winding based

Transport items may include:

rubber tyred man transport

multipurpose vehicles

load haul dump

forklifts

skid steer loader

grader

locomotives (electric/diesel)

rail mounted personnel carriers

rolling stock

drift haulage systems

monorail

shearer carriers

personnel carriers

chock recovery vehicles (mules)

mine dozer

head gear

cages

skips

winding apparatus

communications

control system discharge

loading facilities

counter balances

conveyor belts

drive heads

tail ends

transfer points

surge bins

inter seam bins

fabricated bins

chain conveyors

batching stations

dewatering systems

water reticulation pumping stations

Production Equipment (manual or remote control) may include:

shearer

armoured face conveyor

pantech

hydraulic roof supports

stage loader

face drill rigs

shuttle cars

ram cars

ratio/breaker feeders

breaker line support

roof bolters (mobile and hand held)

rib bolters

road header

continuous miners

in-seam miners

high wall miners

auger miners

loaders

shotfiring

hydraulic mining

Hazard is defined as:

a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss

Risk is defined as:

the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood

Site documentation andtraining policy may include:

legislative requirements

management plans

procedures

Audit is:

the process by which validation of procedures, processes and systems is assured

Maintenance may be divided into:

predictive/preventative/scheduled

compliance

breakdown