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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for automatic winding operations
   • Obtain, interpret confirm and clarify shift changeover details
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required for automated winder operations
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
   • Perform equipment and work area pre-operational checks according to site requirements
   • Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections, record defects and respond according to site requirements
   • Identify, address and report defects and potential hazards and risks according to site requirements
   • Carry out start-up procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
   • Identify, address and report environmental issues according to site requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to site requirements
   • Apply dust suppression and extraction methods according to site requirements
   • Communicate with relevant personnel within scope of own role
   • Confirm cage is ready for operation
   • Initiate the system, follow start-up procedures and operate personnel cage according to manufacturer specifications and directions from person in charge of cage
   • Monitor and manage cage performance using appropriate indicators
   • Carry out shutdown procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
2. Haul equipment/materials
   • Communicate with relevant personnel within scope of own role
   • Initiate the system, follow start-up procedures and transport equipment using auto winder
   • Monitor and manage skip performance using appropriate indicators
   • Carry out shutdown procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
3. Carry out winder inspections
   • Isolate and prove isolation of equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
   • Inspect winder and auxiliary equipment and report faults/defects according to site requirements
   • Prepare winder for routine servicing according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
4. Conduct end-of-shift activities
   • Complete documentation according to site requirements
   • Pass on end-of-shift information and hand over control to oncoming shift according to site requirements
   • Confirm control room meets site requirements

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

operates automated winder on at least two occasions, including:

completing start-up and shutdown procedures

applying dust suppression and extraction methods

energising the system

completing personnel haulage operations using automated winder

completing equipment haulage operations using automated winder

monitoring and managing cage and skip performance

isolating and inspecting winder.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant

work with others to conduct underground lifting operations in a way that meets required outcomes, including:

organising work activities to meet task requirements

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

complying with reporting requirements and procedures.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to operate automated winders, including those relating to:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

work health and safety

explosives

key policies, procedures and documentation required to operate automated winders

techniques for using hand and power tools required to operate automated winders

techniques for operating automated winders in drifts, tunnels, slopes and inclines, including those for:

start-up, including:

conducting pre-start inspections, checks and tests

setting winding mode

checking advisory signals indicating impending movement of conveyance

carrying out test-winding-cycle

energising the system, including:

activating power supply/start diesel motor-generator

running up motor-generator set/ exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic drive

running up hydraulic/pneumatic and relevant auxiliary equipment

checking that fault indicator lamps and signals are functioning

checking that equipment/system operations are normal and no faults/trips indicated

monitoring and managing cage performance, relating to the following:

duration of operation

efficient and safe operating speed

operating limitations

type of activities performed

weight and/or load limitations

shutdown, including:

de-activating power/stopping diesel prime mover

shutting down motor-generator set/exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic drive

shutting down hydraulic/pneumatic and relevant auxiliary equipment

cleaning

characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of automated winder types, systems and operations and relevant equipment, including:

isolation and permit-to-work systems and procedures

manufacturer specifications

trip and fault procedures and abnormal conditions

shaft configuration and construction

shaft services and installations, including:

pipes

cables

ladders

shaft installations

in-shaft communications equipment

communication system between cage and winder

winding engine

bucket

cage

skip

power supplies and equipment

techniques for identifying defects relevant to skip operations, including through inspection and observation

techniques for applying basic geological and technical data

primary and secondary ventilation/mine ventilation system relevant to manual winder operations

techniques for dust suppression and extraction

principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies

site requirements for processing records and reporting requirements

basic techniques for communicating job activities with others.

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