Unit of competency

Modification History

Not applicable.

Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to manage the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment in Coal and Metalliferous mining and Extractive.

This unit is appropriate for those working in management 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

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

RIIMPO502A Manage the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

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

Not applicable.

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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
• implements procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment including:

• analysing and resolving system issues
• developing and implementing monitoring and measuring systems
• facilitating operational meetings
• managing the continual improvement of systems

• works effectively with others to undertake and complete the management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment including:

• using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others
• maintaining clear and legible written records and the reporting systems
• interpreting and implementing policy
• consulting with other parties
• coordinating activities of others
• managing information
• applying interpersonal skills

• demonstrates consistent successful management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment including:
• managing the implementation and continuous improvement of the traffic management system, on a minimum of one (1) occasion including:

• compiling and analysing relevant information and scope of the work
• identifying viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes
• developing and implementing systems and management plans
• monitoring the implementation of systems
• rectifying issues to the implementation of systems as authorised

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in managing the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment through:

• managing the limitations of transport monitoring systems
• identifying the functions, capabilities and limitations of vehicles and mine equipment
• reviewing project reporting guidelines
• identifying and communicating roles and responsibilities
• planning for and managing contingencies

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