Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers maintaining stockpiles in the metalliferous mining and extractive industries. It includes: maintaining the stockpile; suppressing dust; and maintaining stockpile access roads and bunds. This unit applies in all contexts to the maintenance of stockpiles, suppression of dust and maintenance of stockpiles in the extractive process in the open cut environment.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in mobile plant operator roles, at worksites within:
- Extractive industries
- 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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Maintain stockpile |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to maintaining stockpiles 1.2. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 1.3. Maintain battering angle of stockpile 1.4. Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5. Visually inspect stockpile structure and surrounding area to assess the safety and progress of stockpile formation 1.6. Dump and move stockpile material using appropriate techniques to form stockpile battering angle and prevent slumping 1.7. Inform appropriate personnel of spillage and take appropriate measures to manage and/or remove spill 1.8. Remove and dispose of contaminants from stockpile upon identification 1.9. Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 1.10. Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment 1.11. Turn stockpile material utilising appropriate equipment and techniques |
2. Suppress dust |
2.1. Maintain stockpile structure to prevent dust creation and unwanted material movement 2.2. Adjust stockpiling activities due to weather conditions and dust suppression policy |
3. Maintain stockpile access roads and bunds |
3.1. Maintain stockpile access roads 3.2. Maintain safety and condition of bunds 3.3. Maintain stockpile access roads free from spillages and obstructions to avoid restricting equipment movement to and from stockpiles |
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 maintain stockpiles:
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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 maintain stockpiles:
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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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Stockpile materials may include: |
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Personnel may include: |
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Contaminants may include: |
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Weather conditions may include: |
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Bund may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Stockpile and Reclaim Material
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.