Conduct skip operations

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
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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 RIIUND208A, 'Conduct skip operations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Conduct skip operations' 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. Conduct skip operations

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

1.2. Conduct work safely and efficiently

1.3. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details

1.4. Use appropriate personal protective equipment

1.5. Perform equipment and work area pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation

1.6. Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections and record defects to establish the operational status of equipment and take action according to site procedures

1.7. Identify, manage and report defects and potential hazards and risks according to the site procedures

1.8. Carry out start-up procedures including checking that the area is clear for operations

1.9. Manage relevant environmental issues

1.10. Adhere to emergency procedures

1.11. Apply dust suppression and dust extraction methods

2. Operate skip

2.1. Load skip with materials not exceeding capacity and minimising spillage

2.2. Communicate with relevant personnel

2.3. Operate skip safely in the working environment with regard to the site conditions

2.4. Monitor and manage skip performance using appropriate indicators to aid safe operation

2.5. On identification of contaminants follow skip shutdown procedures and remove or dispose of contaminants

3. Remove blockages

3.1. Identify and confirm location and nature of blockage

3.2. Conduct skip isolation procedures and safety provisions to ensure safety of personnel prior to visual inspection and/or removal of blockage

3.3. Remove blockages

3.4. Restore skip operations

4. Conduct end-of-shift activities

4.1. Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time

4.2. Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift

5. Carry out operator maintenance

5.1. Isolate skip before conducting operator maintenance

5.2. Service and make minor adjustments to equipment

5.3. Clean skip equipment

5.4. Restore skip operations


Qualifications and Skillsets

RIIUND208A appears in the following qualifications:

  • RII30209 - Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
  • RII20309 - Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
  • RII20409 - Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
  • RII30212 - Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations