ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify / confirm work requirements before proceeding.

1.3. Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work in accordance with site procedures.

1.4. Identify and obtain / schedule resources required for operations to support the mining sequence.

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

2. Position the launch

2.1. Co-ordinate activities related to the positioning of the launch with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity.

2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site procedures.

2.3. Position the launch correctly in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site procedures/plans.

2.4. Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site procedures.

2.5. Recognise and respond hazardous conditions in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site procedures.

3. Mine coal

3.1. Co-ordinate activities related to the mining of coal with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity.

3.2. Complete function tests on the miner and belts in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site procedures.

3.3. Conduct and control mining procedures in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site procedures.

3.4. Maintain supply of coal to the stacker in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site procedures.

3.5. Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site procedures.

3.6. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site procedures.

3.7. 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 in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site requirements.

4.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site authorised procedures and practices.

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 in accordance with site requirements.

4.5. Process records in accordance with site requirements.

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 conduct conveyor-car high wall operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting conveyor-car high wall operations

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information

apply hand-eye coordination

work wearing noise protection equipment

apply diagnostic techniques

use relevant hand tools

maintain equipment records

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 conduct conveyor-car high wall operations:

site and equipment safety procedures

site mining systems and procedures

conveyor-car high wall mining equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

conveyor-car high wall mining maintenance systems and procedures

site geological and survey data

mining conditions and related methods / techniques

mine gases and their properties / impacts

gas monitoring systems, processes and responses

site system monitoring capabilities and uses

cable management procedures

hazard identification and response procedures, including retraction, evacuation and fire

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 conducting conveyor-car high wall mining operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of conveyor-car high wall mining operations

working with others to undertake and complete the conveyor-car high wall mining operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of conveyor-car high wall mining operations 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.

Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes in the workplace.

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 a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the 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 the insert unit information

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, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirements may be in the form of:

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

Work requirements may include:

equipment/plant identification/allocation

nature and scope of the work

working conditions

achievement targets

site lighting arrangements

defects of machine

hazards and potential hazards

Geological and survey data may include:

go/no-go zones

high-wall stability

drive position

gas conditions

seam pitch

seam conditions

other operational and safety related issues

Resources may include:

correct lighting

loaders

dozers

cameras

water supply

fuel supply

inertisation or flushing equipment

lubricants

power supply

consumable parts

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

manufacturer instructions

safe working or job procedures (or equivalent)

Monitoring systems and alarms are those which indicate vital signs and out of specification activities/operations.

Function tests may include:

chain conveyor

cutter-heads

traction

shear-up/down

camera sprays

pan up/down

water sprays

steering wings

stab-jack

belt tracking

propulsion

Conveyor-car high wall mining system may be powered by electric (overhydraulic systems) and include:

launch vehicle

stacker

continuous miner

conveyor cars

Specific safety requirements are to include:

boarding and disembarking procedures

relocation procedures

shift blasting schedules

advance and retraction procedures

operational signal procedures

Coordination and monitoring requirements in relation to the positioning of the launch may include:

pit preparation

survey controls

stacker positioning

Coordination requirements related to the mining coal may involve the functions of pinman/deckman and the loader driver.

Operator controls may include:

TV/computer monitors

navigation screen

miner controls

conveyor controls

hydraulic pump controls

fault monitoring

gas monitoring

supervisory control and data acquisition

communication

Supply stacker adjustments may include:

levelling and re-aligning of stacker

bridge conveyor

Mining monitoring and response requirements may include:

pitch

roll

spalling

guttering

roof conditions

water (in-rush)

floor conditions

coal flow

gaseous situations

Work area monitoring and response requirements may include:

high wall stability

low wall stability

lighting

associated / close proximity machinery

equipment and personnel

impact of weather conditions.

Responses to gaseous situations may include:

inertisation

flushing

ceasing mining

interpretation of Coward's triangle

extraction

retraction

methane monitoring

Hazards may include:

wet weather

gas

fire

explosions

highwall collapse

falling material

Emergency response requirements to unscheduled power outrage may include:

auxiliary power supply

haulage jewellery

retrieval gear (sheave blocks)

Emergency response requirements to roof fall may include:

retrieval gear

jewellery

increased hydraulic pressure to rams

Operator (operational) maintenance procedures are those established and authorised for the site.