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RIIMSM303D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install underground shaft

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMSM303D - Install underground shaft
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to install underground shaft in Metalliferous Mining (Small Mines).This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
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 must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; 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 underground shaft installation
  • Access, interpret and apply underground shaft installation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Inspect and evaluate site and ground conditions at the planned shaft location and determine the type of shaft to be sunk
  • Identify and address potential risks and hazards
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Excavate shaft
  • Conduct or facilitate shaft excavation in planned location
  • Stabilise unconsolidated ground to prevent falls of ground and shaft collar erosion
  • Ensure shaft is supported by shaft pillar to ensure the integrity of the bottom section of the shaft
  • Secure area over shaft collar to prevent surface water inflow
  • Ensure that brow area near the bottom of the shaft, and the geology and walls, are visible for inspection
       
Element: Fit out shaft
  • Fit access ladders securely in shaft in accordance with shaft conditions and code of practice
  • Install hoisting equipment at the surface of the shaft
  • Ensure that services supply devices to the shaft wall are fixed away from shaft conveyance equipment
  • Install shaft protection to prevent falls by people and animals, and unauthorised entry into the mine
  • Ensure that access shaft is free of unnecessary equipment and fixtures to allow unrestricted movement of materials
       
Element: Plan and prepare for underground shaft installation
  • Access, interpret and apply underground shaft installation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Inspect and evaluate site and ground conditions at the planned shaft location and determine the type of shaft to be sunk
  • Identify and address potential risks and hazards
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Excavate shaft
  • Conduct or facilitate shaft excavation in planned location
  • Stabilise unconsolidated ground to prevent falls of ground and shaft collar erosion
  • Ensure shaft is supported by shaft pillar to ensure the integrity of the bottom section of the shaft
  • Secure area over shaft collar to prevent surface water inflow
  • Ensure that brow area near the bottom of the shaft, and the geology and walls, are visible for inspection
       
Element: Fit out shaft
  • Fit access ladders securely in shaft in accordance with shaft conditions and code of practice
  • Install hoisting equipment at the surface of the shaft
  • Ensure that services supply devices to the shaft wall are fixed away from shaft conveyance equipment
  • Install shaft protection to prevent falls by people and animals, and unauthorised entry into the mine
  • Ensure that access shaft is free of unnecessary equipment and fixtures to allow unrestricted movement of materials
       


Evidence Required

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1. Plan and prepare for underground shaft installation

1.1. Access, interpret and apply underground shaft installation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Inspect and evaluate site and ground conditions at the planned shaft location and determine the type of shaft to be sunk

1.3. Identify and address potential risks and hazards

1.4. Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Excavate shaft

2.1. Conduct or facilitate shaft excavation in planned location

2.2. Stabilise unconsolidated ground to prevent falls of ground and shaft collar erosion

2.3. Ensure shaft is supported by shaft pillar to ensure the integrity of the bottom section of the shaft

2.4. Secure area over shaft collar to prevent surface water inflow

2.5. Ensure that brow area near the bottom of the shaft, and the geology and walls, are visible for inspection

3. Fit out shaft

3.1. Fit access ladders securely in shaft in accordance with shaft conditions and code of practice

3.2. Install hoisting equipment at the surface of the shaft

3.3. Ensure that services supply devices to the shaft wall are fixed away from shaft conveyance equipment

3.4. Install shaft protection to prevent falls by people and animals, and unauthorised entry into the mine

3.5. Ensure that access shaft is free of unnecessary equipment and fixtures to allow unrestricted movement of materials

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 applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of installing underground shaft including:

identifying shaft location and types

identifying and installing shaft protection

installing secondary support devices

fitting and locating services in mine shaft

assessing and addressing hazards

identifying faults

maintaining records

identifying and applying environmental constraints

disposing of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

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

evaluating site and ground conditions and determining the type of shaft to be sunk

completing shaft excavation

stabilising unconsolidated ground to prevent falls of ground and shaft collar erosion

installing shaft pillar and ensuring the integrity of the bottom section of the shaft

securing area over shaft collar to prevent surface water inflow

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in installing underground shaft through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organization and site requirements and procedures for:

emergency procedures

environmental requirements

safety requirements for shaft excavation

shaft excavation and shaft use

conducting assessment of mine ground conditions

identifying shaft location

identifying and evaluating types of shafts

accessing, interpreting and applying shaft excavation methods and equipment

fitting out and locating services in shaft

accessing, interpreting and applying shaft protection methods

accessing, interpreting and applying pillar design and configuration

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare for underground shaft installation

1.1. Access, interpret and apply underground shaft installation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Inspect and evaluate site and ground conditions at the planned shaft location and determine the type of shaft to be sunk

1.3. Identify and address potential risks and hazards

1.4. Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Excavate shaft

2.1. Conduct or facilitate shaft excavation in planned location

2.2. Stabilise unconsolidated ground to prevent falls of ground and shaft collar erosion

2.3. Ensure shaft is supported by shaft pillar to ensure the integrity of the bottom section of the shaft

2.4. Secure area over shaft collar to prevent surface water inflow

2.5. Ensure that brow area near the bottom of the shaft, and the geology and walls, are visible for inspection

3. Fit out shaft

3.1. Fit access ladders securely in shaft in accordance with shaft conditions and code of practice

3.2. Install hoisting equipment at the surface of the shaft

3.3. Ensure that services supply devices to the shaft wall are fixed away from shaft conveyance equipment

3.4. Install shaft protection to prevent falls by people and animals, and unauthorised entry into the mine

3.5. Ensure that access shaft is free of unnecessary equipment and fixtures to allow unrestricted movement of materials

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 underground shaft installation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Inspect and evaluate site and ground conditions at the planned shaft location and determine the type of shaft to be sunk 
Identify and address potential risks and hazards 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Conduct or facilitate shaft excavation in planned location 
Stabilise unconsolidated ground to prevent falls of ground and shaft collar erosion 
Ensure shaft is supported by shaft pillar to ensure the integrity of the bottom section of the shaft 
Secure area over shaft collar to prevent surface water inflow 
Ensure that brow area near the bottom of the shaft, and the geology and walls, are visible for inspection 
Fit access ladders securely in shaft in accordance with shaft conditions and code of practice 
Install hoisting equipment at the surface of the shaft 
Ensure that services supply devices to the shaft wall are fixed away from shaft conveyance equipment 
Install shaft protection to prevent falls by people and animals, and unauthorised entry into the mine 
Ensure that access shaft is free of unnecessary equipment and fixtures to allow unrestricted movement of materials 
Access, interpret and apply underground shaft installation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Inspect and evaluate site and ground conditions at the planned shaft location and determine the type of shaft to be sunk 
Identify and address potential risks and hazards 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Conduct or facilitate shaft excavation in planned location 
Stabilise unconsolidated ground to prevent falls of ground and shaft collar erosion 
Ensure shaft is supported by shaft pillar to ensure the integrity of the bottom section of the shaft 
Secure area over shaft collar to prevent surface water inflow 
Ensure that brow area near the bottom of the shaft, and the geology and walls, are visible for inspection 
Fit access ladders securely in shaft in accordance with shaft conditions and code of practice 
Install hoisting equipment at the surface of the shaft 
Ensure that services supply devices to the shaft wall are fixed away from shaft conveyance equipment 
Install shaft protection to prevent falls by people and animals, and unauthorised entry into the mine 
Ensure that access shaft is free of unnecessary equipment and fixtures to allow unrestricted movement of materials 

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