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 skip operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting skip operations

apply standard operating practices and procedures around shafts

work safely and within level of competence

monitor operations

communicate and report

use hand and power tools

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 skip operations

key areas of legislated safety and health requirements

winder systems and operations

shaft configuration and construction

shaft services and installations pipes cables ladders etc

identification of defects relevant to skip operations through inspection or observation

trip and fault procedures and abnormal conditions

site emergency procedures

communication system between cage and winder

recording and logging requirements for winder drivers and electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel

environmental procedures

equipment processes technical capability and limitations

geological and technical data basic

isolation and permitto work systems and procedures

mining regulation

mine ventilation system

site procedures

inshaft communications equipment

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 skip operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of skip operations

working with others to undertake and complete skip operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of skip 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 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 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 candidates

working with others to undertake and complete skip operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Equipment utilised for skip operations may include:

Potential hazards and risks may include:

Start-up procedures may include:

Environmental issues may include:

Materials may include:

Factors which affect the capacity of skip may include:

Site conditions may include:

Indicators may include:

Contaminants may include:

Blockage may include:

Safety provisions may include:

Remove blockages may include:

Operator maintenance may include:

Clean may include: