Inspect and maintain shafts and structures

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver RIISAM312A, 'Inspect and maintain shafts and structures'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Inspect and maintain shafts and structures' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for shaft and structures inspection and maintenance

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to shaft and structures inspection and maintenance

1.2. Receive, interpret and clarify inspection and maintenance schedules and hazard reports

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 inspection and maintenance

1.5. Check records for outstanding maintenance/ inspections and recorded defects to assess scope of work

1.6. Identify replacement parts and service tools from the servicing schedule and obtain them from the appropriate stores area

1.7. Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks

1.8. Coordinate and liaise with appropriate persons to arrange details of preparatory activities, timing and location of inspection and maintenance

1.9. Obtain clearance from winder driver, or establish that start-up procedures have been completed, and the area is clear for operations

1.10. Establish emergency contingency plans with winder driver should an underground emergency arise, and adhere to site emergency procedures

1.11. Manage maintenance environmental issues

1.12. Ensure area is properly ventilated before entry into work area

1.13. Install overhead protection and guard rails in accordance with site procedures

1.14. Check and prepare appropriate tools, measuring equipment, materials and services

2. Conduct shaft maintenance

2.1. Conduct work safely and efficiently and according to site procedures

2.2. Perform all necessary isolations and tagging

2.3. Establish communication system and perform checks

2.4. Communicate with winder driver and others involved in maintenance of shafts and structures to ensure clear and safe maintenance operations

2.5. Ensure person in charge of winder has placed winder in inspection/maintenance mode, including "inching"

2.6. Perform inspection and maintenance work from top of conveyance

2.7. Carry out maintenance in accordance with site procedures and/or maintenance instructions

2.8. Complete inspection/maintenance and record any follow-up action in accordance with maintenance system requirements

2.9. Ensure all safety devices are in place and any tags placed removed before shaft is returned to service

2.10. Remove overhead protection and guard rails

2.11. Ensure area is clear of foreign materials, communication equipment and tools, and meets an acceptable standard of cleanliness

3. Conduct post-maintenance activities

3.1. Complete all required documentation

3.2. Ensure shaft operations and structures are tested and monitored

3.3. Advise appropriate personnel when maintenance activities are concluded


Qualifications and Skillsets

RIISAM312A appears in the following qualifications:

  • RII30209 - Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
  • RII30311 - Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
  • RII20309 - Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
  • RII30212 - Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations