Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct blending plant operations in Metalliferous mining and Extractive.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for blending operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply blending documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others 1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Operate the blending plant | 2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up, run and shutdown procedures 2.2 Coordinate activities with others prior to commencing and during work activities 2.3 Select and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions 2.4 Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations, maintaining blending efficiency and effectiveness 2.5 Act on or report performance monitoring systems and alarms 2.6 Complete the work plan |
3. Carry out post-operational procedures | 3.1 Inspect, fault find and report faults verbally or in writing 3.2 Carry out operational maintenance, servicing, lubricating and housekeeping tasks 3.3 Maintain, process and pass on written records and reports |
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 the blending plant operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:
using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others
complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
clarifying work requirements and instructions
inspecting and preparing work area and equipment
demonstrates completion of the blending plant operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
completing work plan
completing post operational procedures
carry out pre-start, start up and shutdown procedures
conduct, control and monitor blending operations
identify and respond to alarms and signals
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting blending plant operations through:
site product characteristics
plant components functions, characteristics, technical capability and limitations
technical information
being prepared for fire/accident/emergency
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
Extractive
Metalliferous mining