List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
1. Plan and prepare for conveyor-car high wall mining operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply conveyor-car high wall mining operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements before proceeding 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work 1.6 Identify and obtain / schedule resources required for operations to support the mining sequence |
2. Position the launch | 2.1 Coordinate activities related to the positioning of the launch with others at the site prior to commencement of, during, and on completion of the work activity 2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures 2.3 Position the launch correctly 2.4 Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms 2.5 Recognise and respond hazardous conditions |
3. Mine coal | 3.1 Co-ordinate activities related to the mining of coal with others at the site prior to commencement of, during, and on completion of the work activity 3.2 Complete function tests on the miner and belts 3.3 Conduct and control mining procedures 3.4 Maintain supply of coal to the stacker 3.5 Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms 3.6 Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations 3.7 Complete work in accordance with the agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacities of the allocated equipment |
4. Carry out operator maintenance | 4.1 Carry out visual and physical equipment inspections and fault finding processes 4.2 Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks 4.3 Carry out minor maintenance 4.4 Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks 4.5 Process written records |
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 applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of conveyor-car high wall mining operations including:
applying diagnostic and fault finding techniques
determining and obtaining resources required for operations
performing equipment inspections, operational servicing requirements and maintains clear written records of activities
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the conveyor-car high wall mining operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:
communicate and coordinate activities with others
participate in shift briefing
clearly and concisely communicating and interpreting handover details
demonstrates completion of conveyor-car high wall mining operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
positioning the launch
performing functions test on at least four (4) of the following:
chain conveyor
cutter-heads
traction
shear-up/down
camera sprays
pan up/down
water sprays
steering wings
stab-jack
belt tracking
propulsion
coordinating and monitoring of at least one (1) of the following:
pit preparations
stacker positions
levelling and realigning of stacker
maintaining supply of coal
monitoring and responding to mining requirements for at least five (5) of the following:
pitch
roll
spalling
guttering
roof conditions
water (in-rush)
floor conditions
coal flow
gaseous situations
monitoring and responding to work area requirements for at least four (4) of the following:
high wall stability
low wall stability
lighting
associated / close proximity machinery
equipment and personnel
impact of weather conditions
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting conveyor-car high wall mining operations through:
operational safety requirements
access, interpret and apply technical information
maintain equipment records
environmentally sensitive fluids and materials
chemical and fuel safety measures
site and equipment safety procedures
site mining systems and procedures
conveyor-car high wall mining equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
conveyor-car high wall mining maintenance systems and procedures
mining conditions and related methods / techniques
mine gases and their properties / impacts
gas monitoring systems, processes and responses
site system monitoring capabilities and uses
cable management procedures
hazard identification and response procedures, including retraction, evacuation and fire
site environmental requirements and constraints related to conveyor-car high wall mining operations
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 in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level