Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
Metalliferous mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Perform plant condition monitoring | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.3. Correctly and accurately identify and report problem areas to appropriate personnel 1.4. Correctly inspect plant and equipment to schedule to prevent unplanned production halts |
2. Operate a blast furnace under abnormal conditions | 2.1. Follow safe working procedures at all times 2.2. Use appropriate safety clothing and equipment provided 2.3. Identify, address and report environmental issues 2.4. Follow established procedures for abnormal operating conditions |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to operate a blast furnace: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for operating a blast furnace troubleshoot apply precautions necessary for safe working use protective clothing and equipment apply operating procedures report faults recognise limits of authority apply team working practices communicate information use hand and power tools |
Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to operate a blast furnace: blast furnace operation principles and plant safe working procedures emergency procedures environmental procedures dealing with hazards associated with blast furnace operation communication within work group reporting of faults and variances working in teams |
Evidence Required
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 operating blast furnaces implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of blast furnace operations working with others to undertake and complete the blast furnace operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of blast furnace 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. 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. 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. 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 consistent achievement of required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: working with others to undertake and complete the blast furnace operations |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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 |
Legislation may include Acts and regulations dealing with: | mining safety and health mine inspection OHS explosives environment |
Personal protective equipment may include: | helmet eye/face protection respiratory protection heat resistant clothing gloves hearing protection safety footwear |
Appropriate personnel may include: | senior operative manager controller |
Site environmental issues may include: | drainage dust and fumes emissions hazardous chemicals noise run-off spills waste management and disposal water quality |
Abnormal operating conditions may include: | power failure adverse environmental conditions loss of services plant or equipment failure |
Hazards may include: | rail and road movement cranes hot materials noise air pollution sharp objects moving machinery falling falling objects gases |
Teams may be: | formal informal |
Faults and variances may include: | product plant equipment |
Oral communication may include: | face-to-face telecommunication |
Sectors
Smelting
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.