ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Organise for winder operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details

1.3. Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.4. Perform equipment and work area pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation

1.5. Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections and recorded defects to establish the operational status of equipment and if defective take action

1.6. Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards

1.7. Carry out start-up procedures, including checking that area is clear for operations

1.8. Adhere to emergency procedures

1.9. Apply dust suppression and extraction methods

1.10. Ensure control cabin is environmentally and ergonomically sound

2. Conduct shaft sinking using manual winder

2.1. Communicate with relevant personnel

2.2. Confirm kibble is ready for operation

2.3. Energise the system, follow start-up procedures and operate winder to comply with directions from the person in charge

2.4. Monitor and manage winder performance using appropriate indicators

2.5. Adjust speed and movement

2.6. Operate winder (or winders) for shaft sinking operations

2.7. Carry out shutdown procedures

3. Carry out winder inspections

3.1. Isolate and prove isolation of equipment

3.2. Inspect winder and auxiliary equipment and report faults/defects and prepare winder for routine servicing

4. Conduct end-of-shift

4.1. Complete all required documentation

4.2. Pass on end of shift information and hand over control to oncoming shift

4.3. Ensure control room is clean and tidy

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 winder for shaft sinking:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for operation of winder for shaft sinking

operate sinking winders

operate and clean equipment

monitor shaft sinking operations

communicate and report

monitor conveyances

use hand 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 winder for shaft sinking:

the key areas of mining acts and regulations

the relevant key areas of legislated safety and health requirements pertaining to winding

winder type and systems and operations

shaft configuration and construction

shaft services and installations (pipes, cables, ladders etc)

possible defects in winder/ equipment/installations

identification of defects relevant to sinking operations through inspection or observation

daily/weekly/monthly inspection requirements and maintenance requirements and procedures for winding systems

trip and fault procedures and abnormal conditions

site winder access/authorisation procedures

site winder emergency procedures

communication system between sinking operations and winder

recording and logging requirements for winder drivers, and electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

isolation and permit-to work systems and procedures

primary and secondary ventilation

shaft ventilation system

site procedures

in-shaft communications equipment

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 operation of winder for shaft sinking

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of operation of winder for shaft sinking

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of winder for shaft sinking that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely operation of winder for shaft sinking 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 should 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 requirements, 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 operate winder for shaft sinking

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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:

legislation which may include Acts and regulation dealing with:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

site procedures which may include:

clean-up

emergency procedures

equipment shutdown and isolation procedures

evacuation procedures

First Aid

notifying relevant authorities

permit-to-work systems

safety equipment

use of personal protective equipment

communication procedures

portable electric apparatus procedures

fall arrestor and harness procedures

confined spaces

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Equipment may include:

winding engines and head frames

stages

kibble/skip/cage

power supplies and equipment

services

fans/pumps/compressors/super-sucker

shaft doors

scrolls/tipple

conveyance guide systems

crossheads

Pre-start checks may include:

damage/defects/wear to plant and equipment (includes infrastructure)

computer systems

communications systems

winder controls

protection and emergency devices

fire suppression systems

danger/out of service tags

display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels)

lubricant/hydraulic/coolant levels

light positioning and cleanliness

personal proximity to moving plant

ropes

visual and audio warning devices and lights

head frame/sky shaft

shaft brace area

Potential risks and hazards may include:

communication failure

falling objects

explosives

moving equipment

collisions

plant failure

electricity

spillage

hazardous substances

unauthorised personnel

visibility

vibration

noise

explosion

asphyxiation and drowning

Start-up procedures may include:

pre-start inspections, checks and tests

advisory signals indicating impending movement of conveyance

carrying out test winding cycle if required

checking that equipment/system operations are normal

Energise the system may include:

activate power supply or start diesel motor-generator

running up hydraulic/pneumatic and other auxiliary equipment

check fault indicators

Monitor may include:

may include:

duration of operation

efficient and safe operating speed

operating limitations

type of activities performed

weight and/or load limitations

Indicators may include:

computer indicators

personnel cage/skip indicator

Shutdown procedures may include:

de-activating power

shutting down hydraulic/pneumatic and other auxiliary equipment

Auxiliary equipment may include:

emergency power supplies

emergency communications systems

fans and pumps

Clean may include:

degreasing

forced air

steam cleaning

vacuum

water

solvents

rags and cotton waste