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Elements and Performance Criteria

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:

operate manual 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

completing equipment haulage operations

monitoring and managing cage and skip performance

isolating and inspecting winder.

During the above, the candidate must:

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

work effectively with others to operate manual winders 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

determining coordination requirements throughout work activities.

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 manual winders, including those relating to:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

work health and safety

key policies, procedures and documentation required to operate manual winders

techniques for using hand tools required for manual winder operations

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

startup, 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 hydraulic/pneumatic and relevant auxiliary equipment

checking fault indicators

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

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

shaft configurations and construction

shaft services and installations, including:

in-shaft communications equipment

winding engines

cage/working platforms

power supplies and equipment

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

primary and secondary ventilation/mine ventilation systems 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 housekeeping, completing maintenance records and reporting requirements

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.