RIIMEX602A - Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
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RIIMEX602A Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit is appropriate for those working in a management or technical specialist roles, within:
Coal mining
Extractive industries
Metalliferous mining
This unit covers the establishment and maintenance of surface mining ground control and slope stability systems in the coal and metalliferous mining and extractive industries. It includes identifying and evaluating: the criteria to create and maintain ground control and slope stability, geological and geotechnical information to establish ground control and slope stability, mining engineering methods, and control options; establishing the ground control and slope stability system; and auditing and review the effectiveness of the ground control and slope stability system.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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.
Overview of assessment
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:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the establishment and maintenance of surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options and the selection of systems that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
consistent and timely establishment and maintenance of surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
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:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and the selection of surface mining ground control and slope stability systems that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
consistent and timely gaining of approval of surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
Guidance information for assessment
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Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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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 establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems:
apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
access, interpret and apply technical information
access, interpret and apply mine survey information
access and analyse archival and historical failure information related to the mine
interpret and apply mathematical and scientific theorems/laws related to ground control and slope stability
perform mathematical calculations
interpret and apply design criteria for ground control and slope stability systems
interpret computer spreadsheets and mining systems modelling/simulations
collect, collate and interpret mining data
apply procedures for preparing technical procedures
apply procedures for conducting enquiries/investigations and preparing reports
apply effective communications
access and interpret data from monitoring systems and equipment
analyse and report on ground control and slope stability system training needs
apply risk management processes and techniques
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 establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems:
audit methodologies
exploration techniques
factors of safety
ground support methods and systems
legislative and statutory requirements for mining structures including mine plans, ground support and safety management systems
mine planning and design
mine surveying
mining and general engineering principles
mining structure failure modes
rock types and characteristics
slope stability criteria
stress analysis including mining induced stress, vertical and horizontal stress tectonics
systems of work
the systems of mining including ore body development
training systems
emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques
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.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
codes of practice
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Mine site historical information may include:
existence of previous workings within the mine
hydrology
over and underlying rock types
permeability of rocks and faults
physical property testing results of rock, overburden, underburden materials
seismic activity
sedimentology aspects of the mine site relating to subsidence
the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood
Geological and hydrogeological information includes that related to:
direction and competency of faults
joints, cleats or other fractures
induced collapse
intrusions and deformities
over and underlying rock types, inter-seams
permeability of rocks and faults
physical properties of all materials in ground, dump or slope
subsidence
fissures and water sources
weak zones within operating faces, permanent batters, dumping slopes
Stress includes:
horizontal and vertical tectonic induced stress
mining induced stress
primary and secondary stress fields
Safe operating procedures are also known as:
safe working procedures, standard operating procedures (SOP) and standard working procedures
Audit is defined as:
a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to surface mining ground control and slope stability
Identify, access and interpret mine survey data and historical information relating to the mine site
If required identify the necessary resources required to assess ground control and slope stability issues
Review actual and predicted ground control and slope stability performance in the mine
Establish the criteria for establishing ground control and slope stability to acceptable performance levels
Assess risks, determine acceptable levels of risk and identify critical issues related to ground control and stability systems in the mine
Identify all relevant geological, geotechnical, hydrogeological data
Arrange further exploration, monitoring, sampling or testing to assist assessment of ground control and slope stability issues
Assess potential ground movement and slope instability situations
Identify and evaluate overburden and inter-seam characteristics and physical properties
Where appropriate identify and evaluate stress regimes, blast vibration, seismic activity etc
Evaluate mining system types and methods impact on ground control and slope stability
Identify potential layouts to improve ground control and slope stability from engineering analysis
Identify and evaluate mining constraints impacting on the development of ground control and slope stability options
Identify and evaluate equipment requirements, appropriate for the development and maintenance of ground control and slope stability
Identify water control methods to improve ground control or slope stability
Identify and evaluate ground support systems or methods of mining to provide appropriate ground control and slope stability
Identify and evaluate ground support installation, monitoring and assessment systems
Identify and evaluate management controls should unacceptable ground movement or slope instability occur
Establish exploration programs identifying geological features and characteristics impacting on ground control and slope stability
Establish methods of safe access and egress.
Establish systems and sequences of safe mining
Establish monitoring systems of ground movement and slope instability to warn, control operations and record events.
Establish a program, including systems and procedures to satisfy identified training requirements
Establish emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures in accordance with site requirements
Establish safe operating procedures and ensure incorporation into site documentation
Monitor ground movement and slope stability measurements against defined acceptable standards for compliance with statutory and site requirements
Audit emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures for compliance with site requirements
Identify, assess and incorporate future site mining requirements into the planning procedures to maintain appropriate standard of the ground control and slope stability system
Establish procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit
Regularly review performance of the ground control and slop stability system
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