Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to implement mine transport systems and production equipment in Coal and Metalliferous mining.
This unit is appropriate for those working in management or technical specialist 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 the mine transport systems and production equipment implementation | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply mine transport systems and production equipment implementation 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Identify the purposes of the site transport systems and production equipment 1.6 Access and interpret the specifications for the required production equipment and transport systems 1.7 Identify, clarify, in consultation, and communicate roles and responsibilities of individuals and work teams 1.8 Identify training needs and develop training plans 1.9 Access and interpret site systems requirements 1.10 Access and review, operational and emergency procedures |
2. Implement systems for installation and commissioning | 2.1 Identify and address hazards and risks associated with the installation and operation of production equipment and transport systems 2.2 Implement emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures 2.3 Integrate new and existing work systems and processes to achieve required outcomes 2.4 Implement standard operating procedures 2.5 Implement site production and transport installation and commissioning procedures 2.6 Implement the training plans 2.7 Commission equipment and systems in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and site procedures 2.8 Assess the need for modification to equipment and systems arising from the commissioning process, and report findings |
3. Implement systems for the operation and maintenance of transport systems and production equipment | 3.1 Implement procedures for the operation of production equipment and transport systems 3.2 Implement reporting and recording systems 3.3 Implement procedures for reviewing and modifying work processes |
4. Implement systems for audit and review | 4.1 Audit production equipment and transport systems standards for compliance with legislative and site requirements 4.2 Audit production and transport maintenance standards for currency and compliance with legislative and site requirements 4.3 Audit systems and equipment for compliance with legislative and site requirements 4.4 Audit emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures for compliance with site requirements 4.5 Audit reporting and recording systems for production and transport equipment for compliance with legislative and site requirements 4.6 Audit the training program for currency, relevance and compliance with site requirements |
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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementing of mine transport systems and production equipment including:
providing team leadership
identifying and addressing training needs
implementing hazard identification and risks assessment processes
managing work planning and coordination activities
accessing, interpreting and applying manufacturer’s instructions
implementing maintenance and modification surveys and audits
applying the transport systems and production equipment management procedures
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the implementation of mine transport systems and production equipment including:
managing people and processes
resolving conflict
coordinating human, financial and physical resources
developing, initiating and administering work plans
interpret and apply operational performance data engaging
engaging internal and external stakeholders
demonstrates completion of implementing of mine transport systems and production equipment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
accessing, interpreting and applying safety design features for maintenance of production and transport equipment
accessing, interpreting and applying specification design criteria including:
access
noise
dust
lighting
ergonomics
remote control
physical clearance
confined space
visibility
seating vibration
machine equipment and personal protection
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work
identifying the full range of specification requirements
identifying all aspects of the transport system
identifying the full range of production equipment
managing the commission of the equipment and systems
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in implementing mine transport systems and production equipment through:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for;
providing information/briefings and handover details
assessment of geological structures
managing energy sources including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel
audit review
site document control
production and transport systems and equipment management
site environmental monitoring
risk management
production and transport systems and equipment statutory inspection
site transport systems design and functionality
site reporting
emergency response and evacuation planning
complying with transport rules
no-go zones for mobile equipment
maintenance schemes
SOPs training
statutory testing on diesel vehicles
battery charging
underground fuel depots
conveyor belts
operating procedures relating to production and transport equipment
site operation procedures
site plans
site design relating to production and transport systems and equipment
maintenance and modification systems
production and transport equipment and systems; the types, uses, characteristics and limitations appropriate for safe operation at the site including braking systems
safety design features of production and transport systems including traffic control devices
safe operating procedures relating to production and transport equipment
stores systems
procedures that apply to the system
raining plan
computer based systems for production and transport systems
firefighting systems and precaution rules
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
Coal mining
Metalliferous mining