Assessor Resource

RIIVEH306D
Operate mine service vehicle

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to Operate mine service vehicle in Coal and Metalliferous mining and Extractive.

This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory and technical specialist 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.

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



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.

1. Plan and prepare for mine services vehicle operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply mine service vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Receive, read, interpret and clarify work requirements/shift changeover details

1.3 Select appropriate type and capacity of equipment and/or attachments

1.4 Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards

1.5 Select personal protective equipment

1.6 Conduct equipment pre-start checks, ensure equipment is ready for operation

1.7 Identify, address and report environmental issues

1.8 Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods

1.9 Adhere to emergency procedures, ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment

2. Conduct mine service vehicle activities

2.1 Carry out start-up, park and shutdown procedures

2.2 Operate equipment within recommended speed, engine capability and limitations

2.3 Monitor equipment performance utilising appropriate indicators/gauges, maintain operating efficiency

2.4 Manoeuvre equipment, maximise efficiency and ensure safety of other equipment and personnel

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1 Conduct visual inspection and fault finding

3.2 Conduct routine operational servicing, ensure peak performance of equipment

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1 Clean equipment

4.2 Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment

4.3 Complete written reports and 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 relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete effective operation of mine service vehicle to meet all required outcomes including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of the operation of mine service vehicle that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

carrying out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

operating, steering, manoeuvring and positioning mine service vehicle, attachments and ancillary equipment

carrying out inspections and identify faults

conducting operational maintenance including servicing, lubrication and cleaning

processing written records and reports

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating a mine service vehicle through:

equipment relative to working environment

recording, reporting and handover procedures

start up and shutdown procedures

technical information, including manufacturer’s manuals related to a mine service vehicle

operating vehicles within specifications and limitations

faults in vehicles and ancillary equipment

isolation procedures

towing procedures

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


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare for mine services vehicle operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply mine service vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Receive, read, interpret and clarify work requirements/shift changeover details

1.3 Select appropriate type and capacity of equipment and/or attachments

1.4 Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards

1.5 Select personal protective equipment

1.6 Conduct equipment pre-start checks, ensure equipment is ready for operation

1.7 Identify, address and report environmental issues

1.8 Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods

1.9 Adhere to emergency procedures, ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment

2. Conduct mine service vehicle activities

2.1 Carry out start-up, park and shutdown procedures

2.2 Operate equipment within recommended speed, engine capability and limitations

2.3 Monitor equipment performance utilising appropriate indicators/gauges, maintain operating efficiency

2.4 Manoeuvre equipment, maximise efficiency and ensure safety of other equipment and personnel

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1 Conduct visual inspection and fault finding

3.2 Conduct routine operational servicing, ensure peak performance of equipment

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1 Clean equipment

4.2 Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment

4.3 Complete written reports and 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 relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete effective operation of mine service vehicle to meet all required outcomes including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of the operation of mine service vehicle that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

carrying out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

operating, steering, manoeuvring and positioning mine service vehicle, attachments and ancillary equipment

carrying out inspections and identify faults

conducting operational maintenance including servicing, lubrication and cleaning

processing written records and reports

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating a mine service vehicle through:

equipment relative to working environment

recording, reporting and handover procedures

start up and shutdown procedures

technical information, including manufacturer’s manuals related to a mine service vehicle

operating vehicles within specifications and limitations

faults in vehicles and ancillary equipment

isolation procedures

towing procedures

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 mine service vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Receive, read, interpret and clarify work requirements/shift changeover details 
Select appropriate type and capacity of equipment and/or attachments 
Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards 
Select personal protective equipment 
Conduct equipment pre-start checks, ensure equipment is ready for operation 
Identify, address and report environmental issues 
Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 
Adhere to emergency procedures, ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment 
Carry out start-up, park and shutdown procedures 
Operate equipment within recommended speed, engine capability and limitations 
Monitor equipment performance utilising appropriate indicators/gauges, maintain operating efficiency 
Manoeuvre equipment, maximise efficiency and ensure safety of other equipment and personnel 
Conduct visual inspection and fault finding 
Conduct routine operational servicing, ensure peak performance of equipment 
Clean equipment 
Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment 
Complete written reports and records 
Access, interpret and apply mine service vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Receive, read, interpret and clarify work requirements/shift changeover details 
Select appropriate type and capacity of equipment and/or attachments 
Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards 
Select personal protective equipment 
Conduct equipment pre-start checks, ensure equipment is ready for operation 
Identify, address and report environmental issues 
Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 
Adhere to emergency procedures, ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment 
Carry out start-up, park and shutdown procedures 
Operate equipment within recommended speed, engine capability and limitations 
Monitor equipment performance utilising appropriate indicators/gauges, maintain operating efficiency 
Manoeuvre equipment, maximise efficiency and ensure safety of other equipment and personnel 
Conduct visual inspection and fault finding 
Conduct routine operational servicing, ensure peak performance of equipment 
Clean equipment 
Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment 
Complete written reports and records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIIVEH306D - Operate mine service vehicle
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