Unit of competency

Modification History

Not applicable.

Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to maintain underground stockpiles in Metalliferous mining.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

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.

Unit Sector

Metalliferous mining (Underground)

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

RIIUMM307A Maintain underground stockpiles

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, documentation, policies and procedures
• implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient maintenance of underground stockpiles including:

• using driving and dumping techniques
• using lifting and pushing techniques
• using appropriate stockpiling techniques

• using approved dust suppression and extraction methods
• works effectively with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of underground stockpiles that meets all of the required outcomes including:

• communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions, and convey work progress

• demonstrates consistent timely completion of underground stockpile maintenance that safely, effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:

• completing equipment start-up, parking and shut-down procedures
• assessing stockpile site ground support and accessibility
• placing stockpile materials in correct location to prevent mixing of materials
• driving and operating equipment to manufacturer’s instructions
• identifying and applying appropriate stockpiling techniques to maximise the capacity of the stockpiling site
• identifying and removing contaminants

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in maintaining underground stockpiles through:

• equipment processes, technical capability and limitations
• accessing, interpreting and applying equipment safety requirements
• accessing, interpreting and applying geological and technical data (basic)
• complying with mining regulations
• identifying principles of contamination
• accessing, interpreting and applying stockpiling characteristics and limitations
• being prepared for events for fire/accident/emergency

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,
• 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.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272