RIIMCU304E Conduct shuttle car operations

Release: 1

RIIMCU304E Conduct shuttle car operations

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 5.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct shuttle car operations in underground coal mining, including loading, transporting and discharging coal.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.

Unit Sector

Coal mining (underground)

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Plan and prepare to conduct shuttle car operations	1.1 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required for shuttle car operations 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to site requirements 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements 1.5 Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data according to site requirements 1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies
2. Operate shuttle car	2.1 Coordinate activities with others within scope of own role 2.2 Carry out prestart and start-up procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 2.3 Load, transport and discharge coal according to job requirements and manufacturer specifications 2.4 Monitor hazards and confirm safe operation of plant and equipment 2.5 Carry out shutdown and secure equipment procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
3. Carry out operator maintenance	3.1 Prepare machine/equipment for maintenance according to manufacturer specifications according to site requirements 3.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding according to manufacturer specifications according to site requirements 3.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks according to manufacturer specifications according to site requirements 3.4 Carry out housekeeping activities according to site requirements 3.5 Complete maintenance records according to site requirements

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

SKILL	DESCRIPTION
Numeracy	Calculates basic measurements including mass and dimensions
Reading	Identifies and interprets information from workplace documentation and legislation
Self-management	Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities
Writing	Completes maintenance records using sectorspecific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to RIIMCU304D Conduct shuttle car operations.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272