Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIMEX301D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct dredging operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMEX301D - Conduct dredging operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct dredging operations in Metalliferous mining and Extractive.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; 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
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for dredging operations
  • Access, interpret and apply dredging operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others
  • Prepare a work plan that effectively, efficiently and safely meets the work requirements
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency
       
Element: Operate dredge
  • Communicate with others at the site, and resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities
  • Carry out pre-start, start-up, mooring and shutdown procedures
  • Relocate position and secure dredge for operation
  • Select and modify operating techniques to suit changing work conditions
  • Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations
  • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
  • Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
  • Complete work the plan within the operating capacity of the equipment
       
Element: Carry out post-operational procedures
  • Inspect, fault find, report and recommend corrective actions
  • Process written records and reports
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
  • Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment
       
Element: Plan and prepare for dredging operations
  • Access, interpret and apply dredging operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others
  • Prepare a work plan that effectively, efficiently and safely meets the work requirements
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency
       
Element: Operate dredge
  • Communicate with others at the site, and resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities
  • Carry out pre-start, start-up, mooring and shutdown procedures
  • Relocate position and secure dredge for operation
  • Select and modify operating techniques to suit changing work conditions
  • Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations
  • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
  • Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
  • Complete work the plan within the operating capacity of the equipment
       
Element: Carry out post-operational procedures
  • Inspect, fault find, report and recommend corrective actions
  • Process written records and reports
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
  • Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment
       


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 dredging operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply dredging operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others

1.6 Prepare a work plan that effectively, efficiently and safely meets the work requirements

1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency

2. Operate dredge

2.1 Communicate with others at the site, and resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up, mooring and shutdown procedures

2.3 Relocate position and secure dredge for operation

2.4 Select and modify operating techniques to suit changing work conditions

2.5 Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations

2.6 Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms

2.7 Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

2.8 Complete work the plan within the operating capacity of the equipment

3. Carry out post-operational procedures

3.1 Inspect, fault find, report and recommend corrective actions

3.2 Process written records and reports

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

4.2 Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment

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

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of dredging operations including:

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

working wearing personal protective equipment

hazard identification and reporting defects

handling hazardous substances/materials including:

disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

applies chemical and fuel safety measures

interpreting documents, plans, reports, maps, specifications

maintaining equipment records

interpreting and responding to environment/ground conditions

works effectively with others to undertake and complete dredging operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

using computer systems and communications equipment

applying operations directing techniques

demonstrates completion of conducting dredging operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

organising work tasks and applying diagnostic, problem solving, and decision making techniques

relocating and securing dredge ready for operations

conducting dredging operations

modifying operating techniques in response to changing conditions

operating dredge

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting dredging operations through:

site product characteristics and the mine operational system

site geological and survey data, including identifying working face dangers

indicator readings

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

dredge and equipment processes and characteristics including:

technical capabilities and limitations

pre-start, start-up, operating and shutdown procedures

anchoring and anchor move procedures

sounding, centre-line and retreat procedures

side-line cable replacement procedures

ladder swing capability and limitations

dredge preparation and clean up procedures

Submission Requirements

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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 dredging operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply dredging operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others

1.6 Prepare a work plan that effectively, efficiently and safely meets the work requirements

1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency

2. Operate dredge

2.1 Communicate with others at the site, and resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up, mooring and shutdown procedures

2.3 Relocate position and secure dredge for operation

2.4 Select and modify operating techniques to suit changing work conditions

2.5 Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations

2.6 Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms

2.7 Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

2.8 Complete work the plan within the operating capacity of the equipment

3. Carry out post-operational procedures

3.1 Inspect, fault find, report and recommend corrective actions

3.2 Process written records and reports

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

4.2 Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment

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 dredging operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others 
Prepare a work plan that effectively, efficiently and safely meets the work requirements 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency 
Communicate with others at the site, and resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, mooring and shutdown procedures 
Relocate position and secure dredge for operation 
Select and modify operating techniques to suit changing work conditions 
Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations 
Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms 
Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Complete work the plan within the operating capacity of the equipment 
Inspect, fault find, report and recommend corrective actions 
Process written records and reports 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 
Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment 
Access, interpret and apply dredging operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others 
Prepare a work plan that effectively, efficiently and safely meets the work requirements 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency 
Communicate with others at the site, and resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, mooring and shutdown procedures 
Relocate position and secure dredge for operation 
Select and modify operating techniques to suit changing work conditions 
Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations 
Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms 
Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Complete work the plan within the operating capacity of the equipment 
Inspect, fault find, report and recommend corrective actions 
Process written records and reports 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 
Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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