ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for operations

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

1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify details of the recovery requirements

1.3. Access, interpret and apply environmental, geological and survey data

1.4. Access and apply safety information and procedures throughout the work

1.5. Assist in the preparation of a recovery plan

1.6. Estimate, obtain, transport and prepare materials and resources required for the work

1.7. Prepare worksite to ensure a safe work environment and to enable compliance with job plan/instructions

1.8. Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action

1.9. Arrange communications with other relevant site personnel

2. Recover equipment

2.1. Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

2.3. Install recovery equipment/plant and special services

2.4. Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods

2.5. Recover equipment systematically, using approved methods and equipment in accordance with authorised mine procedures and with minimal loss and damage to equipment

2.6. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations

2.7. Place recovered equipment into the designated holding area

3. Carry out operator maintenance on recovery equipment/plant

3.1. Carry out recovery equipment inspections and fault finding

3.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks

3.3. Carry out minor maintenance

3.4. Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks

3.5. Process records

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 recover underground equipment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for recovery of underground equipment

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical, environmental and geological information

communicate and coordinate activities with others

apply risk analysis processes

analyse recovery methods suitable to the situations

anticipate potential hazards

analyse and respond to changing circumstances

apply diagnostic techniques

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 recover underground equipment:

operational safety requirements

mine operational procedures

geological and environmental conditions in the recovery area

potential hazards and remedial or response actions

a range of available recovery methods

loss and damage causes and control techniques

recovery site control procedures

operational signalling procedures

mine communication systems and procedures

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 recovery of underground equipment

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of underground equipment recovery

working with others to undertake and complete the recovery of underground equipment that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of underground equipment recovery 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 undertake and complete underground equipment recovery

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:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Details of the recovery requirements may include:

the equipment to be recovered

the location of the buried equipment

the extent to which it is buried

the known impact of strata control and ventilation

recovery equipment/plant/resource availability

access ways and routes

site control arrangements

time constraints or targets

Safety information and procedures may include:

legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management plans

OHS policy

code of practice

manufacturer's instructions

safe working procedures (or equivalents)

recognised standards

Specific safety requirements are to include formal risk assessment and control processes and may include:

securing and guarding the work area and accesses

dangers of material under tension

strata support systems

no-go zones

Method of recovery may include:

pulling

excavating

spiralling

Equipment/plant used for non-routine recovery may include:

machinery

mine extraction device

hydraulic mine puller

load haul dumps

shuttlecar

breaker line support and mine dozer

ramcar

devices and materials used to support non-routine recovery operations may include:

winches

block and tackle

chains

timber

bolters

chemicals (e.g. PUR, strata binder, grout)