This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a manual winder for shaft sinking in coal and metalliferous mining, including energising the system, adjusting speed and movement and monitoring and managing the winder performance.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

operate a manual winder for shaft sinking on at least two occasions, including:

completing start-up and shutdown procedures

applying dust suppression and extraction methods

energising the system

adjusting speed and movement

monitoring and managing the winder performance using indicators

isolating and inspecting winder

confirming, checking and responding to confirm control cabin meets environmental and ergonomic requirements.

During the above, the candidate must:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for operating winders for shaft sinking, including:

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

conducting equipment and work area prestart checks

identifying, addressing, recording and reporting defects, hazards and risks and environmental issues

confirming kibble is ready for operation

work effectively with others to operate manual winders in a way that meets required outcomes, including:

organising work activities to meet task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

complying with reporting requirements and procedures

determining coordination requirements throughout work activities.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to operate winders for shaft sinking, including those relating to:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

work health and safety

explosives

key policies, procedures and documentation required to operate winders for shaft sinking

techniques for operating manual winders, including those for:

start-up, including:

conducting pre-start inspections, checks and tests

setting winding mode

checking advisory signals indicating impending movement of conveyance

carrying out test-winding-cycle

energising the system, including:

activating power supply/start diesel motor-generator

running up hydraulic/pneumatic and relevant auxiliary equipment

checking fault indicators

monitoring and managing cage performance, relating to the following:

duration of operation

efficient and safe operating speed

operating limitations

type of activities performed

weight and/or load limitations

shutdown, including:

de-activating power/stopping diesel prime mover

shutting down motor-generator set/exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic drive

shutting down hydraulic/pneumatic and relevant auxiliary equipment

cleaning

characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of winder types, systems, operations and relevant equipment, including:

isolation and permit-to work systems and procedures

trip and fault procedures and abnormal conditions

shaft configuration and construction

shaft services and installations, including:

pipes

cables

ladders

communication system between sinking operations and winder

shaft ventilation systems

indicators, including,

computer indicators

personnel cage/skip operations

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

techniques for identifying of defects relevant to sinking operations, including through inspection and observation

techniques for dust suppression and extraction

techniques for identifying accessing and using in-shaft communications equipment

principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies

site requirements for processing maintenance records and reporting requirements

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

manual winder

personal protective equipment

equipment required to operate winder for shaft sinking

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Coal mining

Metalliferous mining