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RIIUND207A
Conduct underground lifting operations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant role at worksites within:

Coal mining

This unit covers the conduct of underground lifting operations in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning and preparing for underground lifting and moving loads. 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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-Requisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

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 conducting underground lifting operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of conduct of underground lifting operations

working with others to undertake and complete the conduct of underground lifting operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of underground lifting operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

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.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

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 should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

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 requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete underground lifting operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 underground lifting operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting underground lifting operations

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information

maintain equipment records

apply diagnostic techniques

use relevant hand tools

ability to identify hazards

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 underground lifting operations:

appropriate approved scheme of training

site and equipment safety requirements

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational and maintenance procedures

hand signals

potential hazards

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, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Shift briefings may include:

site plans and drawings

work specifications

basic working plans and material schedules

the confirmed mass and dimensions of loads

capacities and availability of load shifting equipment

Preliminary underground lifting plan may include:

confirmed details of underground lifting requirement

confirmed dimensions

site access and egress

suitability and availability of materials

tools and equipment

identification of potential hazards

probable control measures

identification of site coordination requirements

Underground lifting equipment may include:

slings

ropes

shackles

eye-bolts

Signals for load moving are to include:

those that are communicated verbally and with hand signals, to Australian standards

Safe work practices may include:

legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management plans

manager's rules

OHS policy

code of practice

manufacturer's instructions

safe working or job procedures

Movement devices may include:

LHD jib attachments

manual and mechanically operated chain blocks/lever pullers

roof supports and winches

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding 
Develop a preliminary underground lifting plan or site sketch taking account of essential information 
Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with the client and other relevant persons 
Confirm hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load moving equipment and identify and check measures to eliminate or control these hazards with appropriate parties 
Finalise and confirm the underground lifting plan, including the scheduling of required resources 
Identify, select, inspect, assemble and certify underground lifting equipment, materials and tools required for the plan as serviceable 
Label unserviceable equipment, materials and tools in accordance with Mine Managers Rules and Schemes 
Select and prepare appropriate anchors in accordance with the Strata Control Plan 
Deduce and confirm appropriate safe working loads and centre of gravity using load charts and sling tags/charts prior to load moving 
Direct the movement of the load using standard signals for load moving 
Perform load moving in accordance with the plan and acceptable safe work practices 
Perform work in an underground environment 
Connect lifting gear to load 
Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment 
Ensure stability of the load by application of load movement procedure, temporary bracing and/or load support appropriate to the task 
Follow appropriate specifications during the placement and securing of the load 
Dismantle and remove/restore load shifting 

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