ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the providing of deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operation

1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding, to provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operation

1.3. Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work

1.4. Carry out pre-start procedures

1.5. Access and apply safety information and procedures throughout the work

1.6. Recognise and respond to emergency and/or hazardous conditions throughout the work sequences

2. Load and unload cars

2.1. Coordinate activities related to the loading and unloading of cars with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

2.2. Carry out the staging and positioning of cars correctly in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site procedures/plans

2.3. Carry out cable connections correctly

3. Operate cars

3.1. Coordinate activities related to the operation of cars with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

3.2. Carry out start-up, sequencing and shutdown procedures

3.3. Remove surface dust from cars in accordance with site procedures and facilities.

3.4. Pin and unpin cars in accordance with mining procedures and plans

3.5. Complete work in accordance with the agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacities of the allocated equipment

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1. Carry out equipment inspections and fault finding

4.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks

4.3. Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer instructions and site requirements

4.4. Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks

4.5. Process records

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 provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operation:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information

apply hand-eye coordination

work wearing noise protection equipment

apply diagnostic techniques

use hand tools

apply equipment records maintenance requirements

apply procedures for the dispose of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

apply chemical and fuel safety measures

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 provide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operation:

site and equipment safety procedures

site mining systems and procedures

conveyor-car equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

conveyor-car maintenance systems and procedures

site geological and survey data

mine gases and their properties / impacts

deck based gas monitoring systems, processes and responses

cable management procedures

emergency retraction procedures

emergency evacuation and fire procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints related to conveyor-car high wall mining operations

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 providing deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operation

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the provision of deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operation

working with others to undertake and complete the provision of deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operation that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the provision of deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operation 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.

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 worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operation

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.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirements may be in the form of:

shift briefings

handover details, and/or

work orders

Conveyor-car high wall mining system deck activities may include launch vehicle and conveyor-cars powered by:

electric (over hydraulic) systems

water supply

IGG

communications

gas monitoring devices

Work requirements may include:

equipment / plant identification / allocation

nature and scope of the work

working conditions

achievement targets

site lighting arrangements

defects on machine

hazards and potential hazards

Geological and survey data may include:

go / no-go zones

high-wall stability

gas conditions

other operational and safety related issues

Safety information and procedures may be contained in:

legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management plans

manager's rules

mining plans

OHS policy

code of practice

Emergency response may include:

blast door operations

stand-off ramp operations

re-action cylinder operations

emergency retraction

evacuation

fire procedures

Hazardous conditions may include:

wet weather

gas

fire

explosions

highwall collapse

falling material

Coordination with others may include:

the functions of the system operator

the loader driver

Staging and positioning may include:

method of staging

angle of launch

impact of weather

staging devices

lanyard systems

Cable connection procedures are for both electrical and gas monitoring cables and cover:

moisture

water

damage

dirt

coal

grease