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

RIIMPO314E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate small open cut mine equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMPO314E - Operate small open cut mine equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate small open cut mine equipment and ancillary equipment.This unit applies to those working in site -based roles in small open cut mines.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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 small open cut mine equipment operations
  • Access, interpret and apply small open cut mine equipment documentation
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the work activity
  • Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others in line with workplace requirements
  • Select required small open cut mine equipment and/or attachments for work activities
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for small open cut mine equipment, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
  • Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
       
Element: Operate small open cut mine equipment in line with established requirements to complete work activity
  • Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
  • Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
  • Drive and operate equipment using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
  • Change and operate ancillary attachments to the support equipment in line with manufacturers’ specifications
  • Operate support equipment with and without ancillary attachments, within the equipment limitations
  • Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
  • Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
  • Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.
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 small open cut mine equipment documentation 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies 
Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 
Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the work activity 
Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others in line with workplace requirements 
Select required small open cut mine equipment and/or attachments for work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for small open cut mine equipment, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies 
Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity 
Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures 
Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures 
Drive and operate equipment using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures 
Change and operate ancillary attachments to the support equipment in line with manufacturers’ specifications 
Operate support equipment with and without ancillary attachments, within the equipment limitations 
Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures 
Clear work area and dispose or recycle materials according to workplace procedures 
Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues 
Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIIMPO314E - Operate small open cut mine equipment
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Assessment Record Sheet

RIIMPO314E - Operate small open cut mine equipment

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