This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate agglomeration circuit 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 and efficient operation of an agglomeration circuit including:

identifying and diagnose faults

selecting and using the required hand and power tools

handling dangerous materials

working in confined spaces

read/listen and interpret instrumentation, indicators and alarms

operating lift equipment (manual, cranes and loads)

accessing, interpret and apply technical and safety information

operate relevant plant and machinery

identify and report equipment maintenance requirements

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operating an agglomeration circuit 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

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work requirements

demonstrates completion of operating an agglomeration circuit that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

starting up agglomeration circuit

operating and monitoring the agglomeration circuit

responding to contingencies

monitoring the quality of agglomerate

shutting down and maintaining the agglomeration circuit

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in operating an agglomeration circuit through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in operating an agglomeration circuit through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

applying equipment safety requirements

complying environmental procedures

complying with WHS procedures

applying isolation procedures

working in confined spaces

applying procedures for operating agglomeration circuits

identifying and report equipment maintenance requirements

interpreting and apply survey information and plans

operating relevant plant and machinery

applying diagnostic / fault finding techniques

operating relevant auxiliary equipment

maintaining appropriate records

complying with mine operational procedures

applying agglomeration drum operations and components

applying conveyor operations and components

applying pump operations and components

identifying plant and equipment limitations and operating parameters

applying conveyor, pump and agglomeration drum maintenance requirements

applying isolation standards and equipment isolation procedures

using metallurgical and technical data (basic)

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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