Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct conveyor operations in Coal and Metalliferous mining.
This unit is appropriate for those in operational roles.
No licensing, legislation, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for conveyor operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply conveyor operations documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements prior to proceeding 1.3 Plan job and optimise production requirements 1.4 Identify, address and report environmental issues and ground conditions 1.5 Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks 1.6 Select and wear personal correct protective equipment 1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Operate conveyor | 2.1 Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 2.2 Coordinate activities with others prior to commencing, during and on completion of work activities 2.3 Activate audio and visual safety indicators before conveyor operation commences 2.4 Ensure safe operation of equipment and maintain safety of self, others and plant/equipment 2.5 Monitor conveyor performance utilising appropriate indicators 2.6 Assess weight and dimension of materials and ensure conveyor is not exceeding capacity 2.7 Monitor the process and ensure spillage is minimised 2.8 Identify and remove/manage contaminants 2.9 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 inspections and fault finding procedures 3.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 3.4 Return machine to service 3.5 Process written maintenance records |
4. Carry out housekeeping activities | 4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 4.2 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues 4.3 Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment 4.4 Process written 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
works effectively with others to undertake and complete conveyor 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
communicating to confirm work requirements
demonstrates completion of conveyor operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
conducting prestart, shutdown and secure of conveyor equipment
monitoring conveyor performance
loading conveyor correctly taking into account weight and dimension of materials
minimising spillage while operating conveyor
identifying and removing contaminants
conducting minor maintenance and adjustments requirements
conducting housekeeping activities
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting conveyor operations through:
conveyor systems and related equipment configurations
conveyor systems equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
differences in night and day working conditions
site environmental, ground conditions and constraints
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