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Evidence Guide: RIIUMM306A - Conduct mechanical scaling

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RIIUMM306A - Conduct mechanical scaling

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

Plan and prepare for ground control provision

  1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  2. Plan and prepare work
  3. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details including relevant geo technical details
  4. Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  5. Ensure work area ventilation is adequate
  6. Inspect and assess site conditions to determine scaling requirements and starting point
  7. Select appropriate type of safety equipment and scaling equipment according to job type, work plan and site conditions
  8. Conduct equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is safe and ready for use
  9. Arrange for delivery of scaling equipment to site if necessary
  10. Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards
  11. Inspect and assess appropriateness of conducting mechanical scaling
  12. Erect barricades to prevent unauthorised access if necessary
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

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Plan and prepare work

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Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details including relevant geo technical details

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Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

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Ensure work area ventilation is adequate

Completed
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Inspect and assess site conditions to determine scaling requirements and starting point

Completed
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Select appropriate type of safety equipment and scaling equipment according to job type, work plan and site conditions

Completed
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Conduct equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is safe and ready for use

Completed
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Arrange for delivery of scaling equipment to site if necessary

Completed
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Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards

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Inspect and assess appropriateness of conducting mechanical scaling

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Erect barricades to prevent unauthorised access if necessary

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Perform mechanical scaling operations

  1. Ensure equipment is stabilised and in the correct position.
  2. Identify and manage misfires according to site procedures
  3. Ensure services (air, water) are connected according to site procedures
  4. Perform scaling according to site procedures
  5. Continually inspect and assess site conditions to determine scaling requirements
  6. Extend services as required
  7. Use dust suppression methods as scaling operations advance
  8. Adhere to emergency procedure in accordance with site requirements
  9. Ensure maintenance of safe egress
  10. Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
  11. Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift
Ensure equipment is stabilised and in the correct position.

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Identify and manage misfires according to site procedures

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Ensure services (air, water) are connected according to site procedures

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Perform scaling according to site procedures

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Continually inspect and assess site conditions to determine scaling requirements

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Extend services as required

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Use dust suppression methods as scaling operations advance

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Adhere to emergency procedure in accordance with site requirements

Completed
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Ensure maintenance of safe egress

Completed
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Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time

Completed
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Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift

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Shutdown equipment

  1. Conduct shutdown procedures according to manufactures and site procedures
Conduct shutdown procedures according to manufactures and site procedures

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Conduct housekeeping activities

  1. Clean equipment and work area
  2. Clean and store ancillary service equipment
Clean equipment and work area

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Clean and store ancillary service equipment

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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 conduct of mechanical scaling

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the conduct of mechanical scaling

working with others to undertake and complete mechanical scaling that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of mechanical scaling 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 to 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 requirement, 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 the conduct of mechanical scaling

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 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 conduct mechanical scaling:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for the conduct of mechanical scaling

apply operating techniques

use hand and power tools

identify hazards

communicate effectively

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 conduct mechanical scaling:

dewatering procedures and characteristics

drilling procedures

environmental procedures

equipment safety requirements

geological and technical data (basic)

ground control characteristics

hazardous substances (handling and transport)

inspection procedures

isolation procedures

manufacturer's specifications

mining legislation

operational procedures and checks

site emergency procedures

start-up and shutdown procedures

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, organisational and site requirements and procedures including:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Shift change-over details may include:

equipment and resource allocations/requirements

geo technical details

site drawings

type of ground control mechanisms

pre shift instructions

Site conditions may include:

limited accessibility

ground conditions (e.g. dry, wet)

ground stability (e.g. broken, blocky, flaky, stable, compacted, shears, faults, folds)

ground characteristics (high/low stress)

location of water table

noise

slope of working surface

ventilation characteristics

limited visibility

temperature, humidity

Scaling equipment may include:

development drill rigs

mechanical ground support installation rigs

gate-end panel (jumbo box)

power tools and hand tools and attachments

services - air, water, electricity

recommended/required PPE

Hazards may include:

ground control failure

lack of ventilation

loose material on working surface

misfires

gases

entry by unauthorised personnel

uncovered open holes

unstable ground conditions

airborne dust and fibres

unstable footing

poor housekeeping

Barricades may include:

flags

signs

tapes

witches hats

signs including:

danger

height

no unauthorised entry

stockpile numbering

traffic control signage

Dust suppression methods may include:

mobile/fixed sprays

screens (vent doors, vent blinds)

ventilation bags

watering down site

fans