Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the conduct of hand held mining in the metalliferous mining industry. It includes planning and preparing for hand held mining, setting up hand held machines, carrying out hand held mining operations, and carrying out end-of-shift procedures. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
- 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 hand held mining |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Plan and prepare work 1.3. Receive, interpret and clarify shift change over details 1.4. Identify, manage and/or report risks and hazards 1.5. Select and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment 1.6. Wash down and visually inspect work area to ensure safe access 1.7. Ensure work area is properly ventilated before entry and ensure area is free of dust and blasting fumes 1.8. Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action 1.9. Identify, inspect and clearly mark all exposed butts and misfires 1.10. Ensure that butts or remnants are made safe or report the occurrence 1.11. Inspect hand held drilling machinery and equipment for operational serviceability 1.12. Identify if breakthrough with drill-steel may occur and take appropriate action 1.13. Ensure that appropriate dust suppression and /or extraction equipment is prepared and ready for use 1.14. Adhere to emergency reporting and evacuation procedures |
2. Set up hand held machine |
2.1. Assemble hand held machine and connect services to machine 2.2. Perform hand held machine operational checks according to recommended operating procedures 2.3. Select location and positions hand held machine for drilling operations according to the drilling plan |
3. Carry out hand held mining operations |
3.1. Conduct work safely and efficiently 3.2. Select appropriate drill steel and determine hole collar location 3.3. Drill holes in accordance with drilling plan 3.4. Continue to monitor condition of back, walls and floor 3.5. Monitor hand held machine and air-leg for efficient operation |
4. Carry out end-of-shift procedures |
4.1. Shutdown machine and disconnect services 4.2. Inspect machine for defects and damage, and report to appropriate persons 4.3. Remove equipment , hoses or debris from the work area 4.4. Store machine and associated equipment and plant in a designated or safe location 4.5. Submit end-of-shift report |
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 of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct hand held mining:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct hand held mining:
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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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Legislation may include Acts and regulation dealing with: |
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Machinery and equipment may include: |
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Hand held machine operational checks may include: |
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Personal Protective Equipment may include: |
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Rockdrill machine faults may include: |
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Unusable drill steels may include: |
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Work area inspections may include: |
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Potential hazards and risks may include: |
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Site procedures may include: |
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Dust suppression and /or extraction equipment may include: |
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Conditions may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Metalliferous Mining (Underground)
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.