This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to carry out bore-field operations in 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.

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 applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective bore-field operations activities including:

performing pre-start checks

diagnosing faults, identifying and addressing hazards

selecting and using required tools and equipment

continuously inspect plant and pipelines to identify defects and potential problems

selecting and using lifting equipment (manual, cranes and loads)

applying breakdown procedures

applying bore / catchment/dam procedures

applying detoxification procedures

comply with emergency procedures

comply with environmental and heritage procedures

comply with isolation procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the bore-field operations activities that meets 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

clarifying and confirming work requirements

demonstrates completion of bore-field operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

correctly operating and monitoring equipment including

planning and preparing for bore-field activities,

monitoring water,

monitoring bore-field equipment

taking and interpreting data from equipment indicator readings

adjusting flow to maintain dam/tank levels

adjusting equipment to approved operating parameters to optimise performance, maintain efficient water treatment systems and to meet water quality targets

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in bore-field operation activities through:

identifying and managing risks and hazards

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

isolation and breakdown procedures and responsibilities

complying with work health and safety practices

complying with emergency procedures

complying with equipment safety requirements

managing waste procedures

carrying out work according to air cleaning principles and systems

complying with WHS procedures

using operational procedures and checks

apply lifting techniques (manual, cranes and loads)

identifying contaminants

understanding equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

complying with hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

identifying repair requirements

comply with operational procedures and checks

monitoring and using pumping systems

identifying reagents

identifying repair requirements

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:

*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 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.

Metalliferous mining