Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct skip operations 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to conduct skip operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for conducting skip operations and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 1.3 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment 1.4 Perform equipment and work area pre-start checks 1.5 Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections, record defects and take action 1.6 Identify, address and report defects and potential hazards and risks 1.7 Carry out start-up procedures including checking that the area is clear for operations 1.8 Identify, address and report environmental issues 1.9 Adhere to emergency procedures 1.10 Apply dust suppression and extraction methods |
2. Operate skip | 2.1 Load skip with materials not exceeding capacity and minimising spillage 2.2 Communicate with relevant personnel 2.3 Operate skip safely with regard to the site conditions 2.4 Monitor and manage skip performance using appropriate indicators 2.5 On identification of contaminants, follow skip shutdown procedures and remove or dispose of contaminants |
3. Remove blockages | 3.1 Identify and confirm location and nature of blockage 3.2 Conduct skip isolation procedures and safety provisions prior to visual inspection and/or removal of blockage 3.3 Remove blockages 3.4 Recommence skip operations |
4. Conduct end-of-shift activities | 4.1 Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time 4.2 Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift |
5. Carry out operator maintenance | 5.1 Isolate skip before conducting operator maintenance 5.2 Service and make minor adjustments to equipment 5.3 Clean skip equipment 5.4 Restore skip operations |
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
demonstrates completion of conducting skip operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
completing start-up and shutdown procedures
applying dust suppression and extraction methods
loading skip with materials ensuring the load:
does not exceed capacity
is appropriate to minimise spills
completing skip operations
identifying, confirming location and nature of blockages
completing removal of blockages
isolating skip prior to maintenance
maintaining, servicing and cleaning skip equipment
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting skip operations through:
hand and power tools
winder systems and operations
shaft configuration and construction
shaft services and installations (pipes, cables, ladders etc)
identification of defects relevant to skip operations through inspection or observation
trip and fault procedures and abnormal conditions
site emergency procedures
communication system between cage and winder
equipment processes, technical capability and limitations
geological and technical data (basic)
isolation and permit-to work systems and procedures
mine ventilation system
site procedures
in-shaft communications equipment
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
Metalliferous mining