Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the conduct of longwall face operations in the coal industry. It includes: planning and preparing for operations, operating longwall equipment, and carrying out operator maintenance. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between States, Territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
- Coal mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for operations |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding 1.3. Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work in accordance with site procedures |
2. Operate longwall equipment |
2.1. Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during the work activity 2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 2.3. Advance roof support equipment in sequence, or according to site conditions, to maintain correct face alignment and support roof in accordance with extraction plan 2.4. Operate longwall coal conveying equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 2.5. Identify/monitor and respond to changing geological conditions in accordance with site procedures 2.6. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 2.7. Rectify or report factors adversely affecting production and monitoring systems alarms in accordance with site procedures |
3. Carry out operator maintenance |
3.1. Carry out longwall face inspections and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements 3.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures and practices 3.3. Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements 3.4. Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks in accordance with site requirements 3.5. Process records in accordance with site requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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 conduct longwall face operations:
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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 longwall face operations:
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
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. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Work requirements may be in the form of: |
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Work requirements details may include: |
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Mine environmental , geological and survey data may be in the form of: |
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Roof support equipment may include: |
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Longwall coal conveying equipment may include: |
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Coordination activities may include those with the shearer operator and the longwall ancillary equipment (pantech) operator |
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Hazards may include: |
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Emergency situations may include: |
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Longwall face inspections may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Coal Mining (Underground)
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.