Unit of competency details

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Apply control and data acquisition systems

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

1.2. Maintain safe work practices

1.3. Identify, manage and report potential risks, hazards, accidents and injury according to site reporting procedures, safety guidelines and SOPs

1.4. Communicate/report safety issues and work area hazards and end of shift report to the incoming shift

1.5. Identify and log safety issues and hazards as they occur according to site SOPs

1.6. Report safety issues and hazards as they occur and are reported to the Team Leader and/or appropriate personnel according to SOPs

1.7. Select and use appropriate PPE according to procedures and manufacturers' guidelines

1.8. Respond appropriately to emergency procedures

1.9. Perform cleaning/housekeeping of plant and area and report associated hazards

1.10. Operate and communicate via UHF radio control methods in the underground and surface areas according to SOPs

1.11. Report and rectify/isolate defective equipment according to site isolation and tagging procedure

1.12. Raise barricades and signs around hazardous areas and report to control and data acquisition system and/or relevant personnel

1.13. Maintain environmental requirements  according to Company/site environmental  policy

2. Control and monitor plant/equipment with control and data acquisition system

2.1. Plan and prepare for control and data acquisition system and closed circuit television  operation according to SOPs

2.2. Perform control and data acquisition system control and control room pre operation and visual checks according to SOPs

2.3. Start-up and log onto control and data acquisition system to operate ore handling system and equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and SOPs

2.4. Monitor the ore handling system, equipment operation and personnel safety through control and data acquisition system and closed circuit television

2.5. Communicate to technicians, team leaders and/or supervisors when staring or shutting down ore handling systems and equipment according to standard communication practice and site SOPs

3. Fault find and correct routine and non routine mine control and data acquisition system operational and maintenance problems

3.1. Identify and correct minor deviations of equipment systems normal operating parameters according to manufacturers' specifications and SOPs

3.2. Follow emergency shutdown procedures according to SOPs

3.3. Report abnormal conditions to control room/system and/or supervisory staff

3.4. Isolate and tag mine control and data acquisition system equipment and associated accessories before conducting maintenance according to site isolation and tagging procedure

4. Maintain mine control and data acquisition system and associated accessories

4.1. Conduct routine planned inspections, preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedules, SOPs and safe working practices

4.2. Perform cleaning/housekeeping of plant and area and report associated hazards

4.3. Complete all necessary documentation  according to site reporting procedures

4.4. Notify technicians, team leader and/or supervisors of any abnormal operational conditions within mine as per site SOPs

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

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 control and monitor pant/machinery

• apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for controlling and monitoring automated plant/machinery
• initiate work clearance
• use PPE and safeguards
• work to industry, community and environmental standards
• apply knowledge of mine emergency procedures and alarms
• apply standards to work operations
• plan work sequence for a given job
• employ prescribed safe work practices
• monitor ore transfer systems
• participate in team activities
• undertake hygiene/house keeping tasks
• solve problems in electrical circuits
• solve problems and adjust controls
• access and use engineering drawings
• operate automatic ore handling equipment
• operate manual ore handling equipment
• prepare documentation
• work in a team
• write technical reports
• maintain equipment records
• diagnose problems
• apply environmental constraints and procedures

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 control and monitor automated plant/machinery

• OHS
• hazardous standards
• plant/machinery operating principles and practices
• site agreements
• legislative regulations
• DC circuit principles
• storage
• equipment protection (mechanical, electrical)
• power supplies
• electrical circuit control principles
• material handling control principles
• programmable controllers
• electrical distribution
• electrical accessories
• measurement concepts
• detection sensors
• cables and wiring systems
• circuit protection
• final control elements
• transmitters and converters
• distributive control
• solving problems associated with material
• interpretation of engineering drawings
• material handling control networks and associated accessories

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 controlling and monitoring automated plant/machinery
• implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of automated plant/machinery control and monitoring
• working with others to undertake and complete the control and monitoring of automated plant/machinery that meets all of the required outcomes
• consistent timely completion of automated plant/machinery control and monitoring 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 control and monitoring of automated plant/machinery

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

Control room control and data acquisition system  and associated equipment may include:

• conveyor controls (motor control centre)
• over head magnet
• winder control
• electrical distribution switch gear control
• crusher control
• loading station feeders
• air conditioning control
• ventilation system control
• mine dewatering control
• lighting control
• fire/dust suppression control
• sirens and alarms
• ore car dumping

Control and data acquisition system hardware  may include:

• monitors
• reports
• bay boards
• mouse
• 2-way radio
• battery charging racks
• telephone
• First Aid kit
• fire extinguisher

Closed circuit television  equipment may include

• video monitors
• CCTV control panel
• video cameras

Environmental requirements  may include:

• drainage
• dust
• emissions
• flora and fauna
• hazardous chemicals
• noise
• recycling e.g. water
• run off
• spills
• waste management and disposal
• water quality

Documentation  may include:

• work orders
• end of shift reports
• logs
• registers
• team leader's daily report
• information sheet
• computers and computer software

Legislation  may include:

• Australian standards
• environmental agencies regulations
• Environmental Protection Act
• isolation procedures
• manufacturer's specifications/recommendations
• Mine Regulations Act
• OHS legislation
• site regulations and procedures