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Evidence Guide: RIIMEX401A - Apply pit plan

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RIIMEX401A - Apply pit plan

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan, prepare for and initiate pit operations tasks

  1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the undertaking of pit operations
  2. Access and share with team members the geological and survey data required to complete the pit operations task.
  3. Access and share with team members the overall and the short term objectives of the site pit plan
  4. Identify, investigate and evaluate likely hazards involved in the extraction operation and activities that require appropriate controls to maintain safety whilst achieving production targets
  5. Prepare an action plan, in consultation with team members, which makes best use of the available resource and takes into account the requirements of the pit plan
  6. Acquire and make available the necessary resources for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of pit operations task
  7. Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved for the safe, effective and efficient conduct in the pit operations tasks
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the undertaking of pit operations

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Access and share with team members the geological and survey data required to complete the pit operations task.

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Access and share with team members the overall and the short term objectives of the site pit plan

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Identify, investigate and evaluate likely hazards involved in the extraction operation and activities that require appropriate controls to maintain safety whilst achieving production targets

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Prepare an action plan, in consultation with team members, which makes best use of the available resource and takes into account the requirements of the pit plan

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Acquire and make available the necessary resources for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of pit operations task

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Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved for the safe, effective and efficient conduct in the pit operations tasks

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Monitor, adjust and report on execution of the pit plan

  1. Ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of pit operations tasks
  2. Monitor pit plan performance to ensure achievement of planned outcomes
  3. Initiate adjustments to work programs to take into account non-achievement of planned outcomes.
  4. Complete and submit reports as required by the pit plan and other relevant requirements and procedures
  5. Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the pit plan
Ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of pit operations tasks

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Monitor pit plan performance to ensure achievement of planned outcomes

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Initiate adjustments to work programs to take into account non-achievement of planned outcomes.

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Complete and submit reports as required by the pit plan and other relevant requirements and procedures

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Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the pit plan

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 the application of the pit plan

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of the pit plan

working with others to plan, prepare and apply the pit plan

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying the pit plan

evidence of the consistent successful application of the pit plan

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.

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 to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to plan, prepare and apply the pit plan

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application of the pit plan

Guidance information for assessment

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply pit plans:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

provide team leadership

apply communication skills

choose extraction and associated techniques

choose and assign plant and equipment

apply procedures to develop and administer work plans

write reports

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to apply pit plans:

site risk, statutory compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements and procedures

pit plan

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for execution of the plan

relevant plant and equipment operations appreciation

work planning techniques

work monitoring methods

Range Statement

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, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

codes of practice

Employment and Workplace Relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Geological data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:

rock type and characteristics

faults and joints

water tables or other water sources

Survey data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:

floor heights

bench widths

grades

Pit plan may include:

limits of extraction area

land clearing and overburden stripping and stockpiling

raw feed extraction requirements (such as sequencing, face heights, bench widths)

bank stability criteria and supervision requirements

raw feed blending requirements

access and in-pit road requirements (such as grades, widths, turning and passing areas)

dewatering and water management requirements and procedures

finished pit shape and face requirements

rehabilitation and environmental works requirements (progressive and final)

tailings deposition/treatment requirements and procedures

roads maintenance requirements and procedures

reporting and record requirements and procedures

Hazard is defined as:

a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss

Action plan may include:

extraction method

sequencing of activities

targets for the work group

materials transport

stockpiling

support services

waste dumping

measures to meet quality requirements

Resources may include:

labour

materials

services

equipment

Instructions may issued in briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include:

nature and scope of tasks

achievement targets

operational conditions

obtaining permits required

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant or equipment defects

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements or issues

Pit plan performance critical aspects greatly depend on the type of mining and the activities being carried out by each work group. Some examples include:

sequence of operations

interdependence of extraction and transport units

haul road, crusher and potential limiters

reliability of plant and recovery options

blasting timing size and interaction with other mining activities

in pit, waste dump and stockpile reserves, available storage space

potential bottlenecks in the production system

weather dependent activities

timing of maintenance activities and other stop events

time to completion of current step in site development

road maintenance

flooding