Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers supporting bucket-wheel system operations in the coal mining industry. It includes: planning and preparing for support; operating the hopper and conveyor system; and maintaining the bucket-wheel support system.
Application of the Unit
These support operations include the positioning of the hopper to receive and discharge materials. This unit is appropriate for those working in a operational support roles, at surface mining operations 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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for support |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the supporting bucket-wheel system operations 1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements and shift details before proceeding 1.3. Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work 1.4. Access and apply safety information and procedures throughout the work 1.5. Prioritise tasks in accordance with immediate system requirements |
2. Operate hopper and conveyor system |
2.1. Coordinate activities are resolved with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures 2.3. Operate controls 2.4. Relocate walking head in accordance with system requirements 2.5. Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms 2.6. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations 2.7. Complete work in accordance with the agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacities of the allocated equipment |
3. Maintain the bucket-wheel support system |
3.1. Carry out equipment inspections and fault-finding 3.2. Carry out authorised routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks 3.3. Carry out authorised minor maintenance 3.4. Provide authorised operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks 3.5. Process records |
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 support bucket-wheel system operations:
|
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 support bucket-wheel system operations:
|
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. |
|
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:
|
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
|
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:
|
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. |
|
Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
|
Work requirements may be in the form of: |
|
Shift details may include: |
|
Geological and survey data must include safety factors relating to: |
|
Safety information and procedures may be contained in: |
|
Coordination issues include: |
|
Hazardous and emergency situations may include: |
|
Unit Sector(s)
Mobile Plant Operations
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.