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 conduct conveyorcar high wall operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting conveyorcar high wall operations

apply operational safety requirements

access interpret and apply technical information

apply handeye coordination

work wearing noise protection equipment

apply diagnostic techniques

use relevant hand tools

maintain equipment records

dispose of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

apply chemical and fuel safety measures

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 conduct conveyorcar high wall operations

site and equipment safety procedures

site mining systems and procedures

conveyorcar high wall mining equipment characteristics technical capabilities and limitations

conveyorcar high wall mining maintenance systems and procedures

site geological and survey data

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 conveyorcar high wall mining operations

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 conveyorcar high wall mining operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of conveyorcar high wall mining operations

working with others to undertake and complete the conveyorcar high wall mining operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of conveyorcar high wall mining operations that safely effectively and efficiently meets 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

Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes in the workplace

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 a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor 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 andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the insert unit information

Guidance information for assessment

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

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Work requirements may be in the form of:

Work requirements may include:

Geological and survey data may include:

Resources may include:

Safety information and procedures may be contained in:

Monitoring systems and alarms are those which indicate vital signs and out of specification activities/operations.

Function tests may include:

Conveyor-car high wall mining system may be powered by electric (overhydraulic systems) and include:

Specific safety requirements are to include:

Coordination and monitoring requirements in relation to the positioning of the launch may include:

Coordination requirements related to the mining coal may involve the functions of pinman/deckman and the loader driver.

Operator controls may include:

Supply stacker adjustments may include:

Mining monitoring and response requirements may include:

Work area monitoring and response requirements may include:

Responses to gaseous situations may include:

Hazards may include:

Emergency response requirements to unscheduled power outrage may include:

Emergency response requirements to roof fall may include:

Operator (operational) maintenance procedures are those established and authorised for the site.