Unit of competency details
RIIMPO302D - Conduct hydraulic shovel operations (Release 2)
Summary
Companion volumes:
Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Replaced release
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030717 | Plant And Machine Operations | 02/May/2014 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Not applicable.
Application
This unit develops a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct hydraulic shovel operations in Coal and Metalliferous mining and Extractive.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
- Coal mining
- Extractive
- Metalliferous mining
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Plan and prepare for hydraulic shovel operations
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1.1 Access, interpret and apply hydraulic shovel documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3 Identify and address risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.5 Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments
1.6 Comply with environmental requirements
1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
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2. Operate hydraulic shovel
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2.1 Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
2.2 Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of the work activity
2.3 Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms, and ensure efficiency of operation
2.4 Drive and operate shovel smoothly, with correct reach angle, and ensure optimum bucket load without overload or strain on shovel
2.5 Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
2.6 Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
2.7 Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment
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3. Dig and load trucks
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3.1 Position and set up shovel for safe, efficient digging
3.2 Determine and maintain depth of bench, ensure optimum use of bucket capacity
3.3 Set and monitor bucket penetration, and ensure optimum bucket load and to minimise overload or strain on shovel
3.4 Walk shovel and re-position for safe and efficient operation
3.5 Communicate with and direct truck positioning, and ensure safe loading operation
3.6 Load material on truck, and ensure bucket clears side of truck and is not swung over truck cabin
3.7 Ensure material is placed in the centre of truck tray and does not exceed truck load limit
3.8 Re-position shovel, and ensure safety of other operations personnel, property and equipment
3.9 Keep floor clear and level and remove spillages
3.10Park shovel in safe area, on flat, level ground at end of operation
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4. Carry out operator maintenance
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4.1 Prepare machine for maintenance
4.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding
4.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
4.4 Return machine to service
4.5 Process written maintenance records
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5. Conduct housekeeping activities
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5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
5.2 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
5.3 Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
5.4 Process written records
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Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Performance Criteria amended to make requirements more explicit; manoeuvring, driving and parking up added; operator maintenance element added.
Performance Evidence
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
- locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
- implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of hydraulic shovel operations including:
- conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
- carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures
- driving and operating the equipment to site conditions
- applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
- applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques
- conducting bucket loading and discharge
- conducting equipment positioning
- selecting and using the required tools and equipment
- applying lifting techniques
- working safely around other machines and personnel
- works effectively with others to undertake and complete hydraulic shovel operations that meet all of the required outcomes including:
- using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others
- maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
- demonstrates consistent timely completion of hydraulic shovel operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:
- driving and operating the shovel for operations adjusting equipment operation to suit site conditions
- walking the machine in a straight line
- using correct reach angle
- ensuring optimum bucket load without overload or strain on shovel
- correctly shutting down and parking the shovel equipment
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting hydraulic shovel operations through:
- communicating and performing isolation procedures
- identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations
- identifying, interpreting and using geological and technical data (basic)
- being prepared for fire/accident/emergency
- identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed identifying
- apply loading techniques
- interpreting plans, reports, maps, specifications
- applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics
- completing housekeeping activities
Assessment Conditions
- An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing: and,
- this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
- this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,
- assessor requirements differ between sectors as follows:
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Metalliferous Mining sector:
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years of current and continuous work with the Industry sector and must hold the TAE Assessor Skill Set or equivalent; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Coal Mining sector:
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through twelve (12) month work experience in an Industry relevant to the skills being assessed within the last three (3) years; and,
- where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must demonstrate competency in the unit being assessed, and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of twelve (12) months’ work experience within the last three (3) years; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Extractive sector
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,
- where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272
