Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct underground lifting operations in Coal 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for underground lifting | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for conducting underground lifting operations and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding 1.3 Develop a preliminary underground lifting plan or site sketch 1.4 Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with the client and other relevant persons 1.5 Confirm and check elimination/control measures for hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load moving equipment with appropriate parties 1.6 Finalise and confirm the underground lifting plan, including the scheduling of required resources |
2. Prepare for underground lifting | 2.1 Identify, select, inspect, assemble and certify underground lifting equipment, materials and tools required 2.2 Label unserviceable equipment, materials and tools in accordance with Mine Managers Rules and Schemes 2.3 Select and prepare appropriate anchors in accordance with the Strata Control Plan |
3. Move loads | 3.1 Identify and confirm appropriate safe working loads and centre of gravity 3.2 Direct the movement of the load in an underground environment using standard signals for load moving 3.3 Connect lifting gear to load 3.4 Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment 3.5 Ensure stability of the load by application of load movement procedure, temporary bracing and/or load support 3.6 Follow appropriate specifications during the placement and securing of the load 3.7 Dismantle and remove/restore load shifting equipment |
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
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conducting of underground lifting operations, including:
selecting and using the required tools and equipment
identify and label unserviceable equipment, materials and tools
demonstrates completion of the conduction of underground lifting operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
develop a preliminary lifting plan which includes a minimum of five (5) of the following:
confirmed details of underground lifting requirement
confirmed dimensions
site access and egress
suitability and availability of materials
tools and equipment
identification of potential hazards
probable control measures
identification of site coordination requirements
selecting and preparing appropriate anchors
identifying and confirming appropriate safe working loads and centre of gravity
directing the load using appropriate signals
connecting load to movement device
applying load movement procedures to ensure stability of the load
dismantle and remove or restore load shifting equipment
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting underground lifting operations through:
work health and safety
site and equipment safety
record maintenance and reporting
hazard identification
operational and maintenance activities
relevant hand tools
equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
using hand signals
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