Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct dragline operations in Coal mining, Extractive and Civil construction.
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 dragline operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply dragline 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 allocated work 1.6 Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities 1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Relocate burden and materials | 2.1 Coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during the work activity 2.2 Conduct pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 2.3 Drive and operate dragline, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions 2.4 Operate controls to position, fill and dump burden/materials 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 work plan within the operating capacity of the equipment |
3. Relocate dragline | 3.1 Receive and confirm route and location plan and check by site inspection 3.2 Complete ground preparation 3.3 Locate and handle cables 3.4 Coordinate use of support equipment and personnel 3.5 Walk dragline correctly |
4. Carry out operator maintenance | 4.1 Prepare machine for maintenance 4.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding 4.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 4.4 Return machine to service 4.5 Process written maintenance records |
5. Conduct housekeeping activities | 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 5.2 Process records |
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 dragline operations
works effectively with others to undertake and complete dragline operations that meet all of the required outcomes including:
using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others
maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
demonstrates completion of conducting dragline operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures
driving and operating the equipment to site conditions
applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques
selecting and using the required tools and equipment
safely parking and securing of equipment
completion of operations to work plan
relocating burden and materials
relocating dragline
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting dragline operations:
identifying, interpreting ground conditions
communicating and performing isolation procedures
identifying dragline and associated equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
being prepared for fire/accident/emergency
identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed
interpreting drawings and sketches
complying with project quality requirements
applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics
completing housekeeping activities
applying site environmental requirements and constraints related to dragline operations
reading and interpreting site geological and survey data
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
Civil construction
Coal mining
Extractive