Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the application and monitoring of mine production and transport systems in the coal and metalliferous mining industries. It includes the planning and preparing for and the applying and monitoring of the systems for the operation and maintenance of production and transport systems and equipment; and applying, monitoring and maintenance procedures.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in a supervisory or technical specialist roles, within:
- Coal mining
- Metalliferous 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 the operation and maintenance of transport systems and production equipment |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the application and monitoring of mine production and transport systems 1.2. Identify and interpret the legislative and site requirements related to transport systems and production equipment 1.3. Identify and confirm the purpose of transport systems and production equipment 1.4. Identify hazards associated with the installation and operation of transport systems and production equipment, evaluate risks and apply controls 1.5. Identify individual training needs |
2. Apply and monitor the systems for the operation and maintenance of transport systems and production equipment |
2.1. Apply site and manufacturer's requirements to the installation of equipment and systems at the work site 2.2. Apply commissioning procedures and report outcomes as per site requirements 2.3. Assess the impacts of equipment and systems on work processes and record and report processes to meet equipment and site requirements 2.4. Apply operational and maintenance programs and procedures 2.5. Apply and monitor procedures for reviewing and modifying work processes 2.6. Apply and monitor emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures 2.7. Apply and monitor safe operating procedures throughout the work and report, where appropriate 2.8. Participate in systems audit and review requirements |
3. Apply monitoring and maintenance procedures |
3.1. Schedule and carry out inspection, modification, repair and maintenance activities 3.2. Record, report and review maintenance and monitoring requirements and activities |
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 in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply and monitor mine transport systems and production equipment:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to apply and monitor mine transport systems and production equipment:
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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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Interpret is defined as: |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Transport systems include capacities for personnel, equipment/materials and product and may be: |
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Transport items may include: |
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Production Equipment (manual or remote control) may include: |
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Hazard is defined as: |
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Risk is defined as: |
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Site documentation and training policy may include: |
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Audit is: |
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Maintenance may be divided into: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Materials Extraction
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.