Application
This unit develops a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct wheel grader operations in underground mines in Coal and Metalliferous mining.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for underground wheel grader operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply underground wheel grader operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and address risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the allocated job 1.6 Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others 1.7 Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities 1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Operate wheel grader underground | 2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 2.2 Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 2.3 Drive and operate grader, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions 2.4 Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations 2.5 Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms 2.6 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 2.7 Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment |
3. Carry out operator maintenance | 3.1 Prepare machine for maintenance 3.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding 3.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 3.4 Return machine to service 3.5 Process written maintenance records |
4. Conduct housekeeping activities | 4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 4.2 Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment 4.3 Completes records as required |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of wheel grader operations in underground mine, including:
conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures
applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
reading and understand underground maps
applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques
applying techniques to construct drains, layer, level and mark out
selecting and using the required tools and equipment
working safely around other machines and personnel
works effectively with others to undertake and complete wheel grader operations in underground mines meeting all of the required outcomes, including:
using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others
maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
demonstrates completion of conducting wheel grader operations in underground mines that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
driving and operating a wheeled grader for underground operations
adjusting equipment operations to suit site conditions
leveling out a minimum of 500 metres of underground road
demonstrating the following:
constructs drains
layer ground
unloading supplies in a safe manner
steering clear or the wall/rib in confined areas
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting wheel grader operations in underground mines:
identifying and interpreting ground conditions
identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations
identifying, interpreting and using basic geological and technical data/maps
being prepared for fire/accident/emergency
identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed
identifying primary and secondary ventilation
applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics
completing housekeeping activities
Assessment Conditions
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years | |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. | |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Sectors
Coal mining
Metalliferous mining