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

RIIPHA301D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct milling/grinding

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIPHA301D - Conduct milling/grinding
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct milling/grinding in Metalliferous Mining. 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 milling/grinding process
  • Access, interpret and apply milling/grinding operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities.
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
  • Select appropriate auxiliary equipment for work activities
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods and ensure area is well ventilated
       
Element: Start-up equipment in sequence
  • Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks
  • Confirm plant is operational
       
Element: Operate and monitor equipment and lubrication system
  • Read and interpret data from equipment indicators
  • Inspect plant
  • Adjust equipment to optimise plant performance
  • Control feed to plant
  • Monitor reagent additions
  • Monitor lubrication system to ensure that oil and grease levels are maintained
  • Carry out operator level maintenance
  • Complete all required documentation, clearly, concisely and on time
  • Communicate verbally or in writing end of shift information to oncoming shift
       
Element: Monitor and control classification
  • Check for density and/or size of ore according to specified parameters
  • Adjust and calibrate equipment where required to meet density requirements
  • Accurately sample and record density of product
       
Element: Charge mill
  • Select grinding media type and quantity according to metallurgical requirements
  • Charge mill as required
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
  • Process records
       
Element: Shut down in sequence and/or isolate equipment
  • Clear ore from milling/grinding equipment before commencing shutdown
  • Shut down or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements
  • Perform post shut down or isolation checks
       
Element: Plan and prepare for milling/grinding process
  • Access, interpret and apply milling/grinding operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities.
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
  • Select appropriate auxiliary equipment for work activities
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods and ensure area is well ventilated
       
Element: Start-up equipment in sequence
  • Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks
  • Confirm plant is operational
       
Element: Operate and monitor equipment and lubrication system
  • Read and interpret data from equipment indicators
  • Inspect plant
  • Adjust equipment to optimise plant performance
  • Control feed to plant
  • Monitor reagent additions
  • Monitor lubrication system to ensure that oil and grease levels are maintained
  • Carry out operator level maintenance
  • Complete all required documentation, clearly, concisely and on time
  • Communicate verbally or in writing end of shift information to oncoming shift
       
Element: Monitor and control classification
  • Check for density and/or size of ore according to specified parameters
  • Adjust and calibrate equipment where required to meet density requirements
  • Accurately sample and record density of product
       
Element: Charge mill
  • Select grinding media type and quantity according to metallurgical requirements
  • Charge mill as required
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
  • Process records
       
Element: Shut down in sequence and/or isolate equipment
  • Clear ore from milling/grinding equipment before commencing shutdown
  • Shut down or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements
  • Perform post shut down or isolation checks
       


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 milling/grinding process

1.1. Access, interpret and apply milling/grinding operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

1.3. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity

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

1.5. Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities.

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

1.7. Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods

1.8. Select appropriate auxiliary equipment for work activities

1.9. Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods and ensure area is well ventilated

2. Start-up equipment in sequence

2.1. Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks

2.2. Confirm plant is operational

3. Operate and monitor equipment and lubrication system

3.1. Read and interpret data from equipment indicators

3.2. Inspect plant

3.3. Adjust equipment to optimise plant performance

3.4. Control feed to plant

3.5. Monitor reagent additions

3.6. Monitor lubrication system to ensure that oil and grease levels are maintained

3.7. Carry out operator level maintenance

3.8. Complete all required documentation, clearly, concisely and on time

3.9. Communicate verbally or in writing end of shift information to oncoming shift

4. Monitor and control classification

4.1. Check for density and/or size of ore according to specified parameters

4.2. Adjust and calibrate equipment where required to meet density requirements

4.3. Accurately sample and record density of product

5. Charge mill

5.1. Select grinding media type and quantity according to metallurgical requirements

5.2. Charge mill as required

6. Conduct housekeeping activities

6.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

6.2. Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

6.3. Process records

7. Shut down in sequence and/or isolate equipment

7.1. Clear ore from milling/grinding equipment before commencing shutdown

7.2. Shut down or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements

7.3. Perform post shut down or isolation checks

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 requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of milling/grinding operations, including:

starting up and shutting down equipment in sequence

selecting and using the required hand and power tools

operating and monitoring equipment

identifying and diagnose faults

completing required documentation

conducting housekeeping activities

operating lift equipment (manual, cranes and loads)

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

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

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

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

starting-up and operating equipment in sequence including:,

inspect plant

adjust equipment to optimise plant performance

control feed to plant

controlling and monitoring equipment and lubrication systems including:

check density and/or size of ore according to specified parameters

adjust and calibrate equipment where required to meet density requirements

sample and record density of product

charging the mill including:

select grinding media type and quantity according to metallurgical requirements

shutting down in sequence and/or isolating equipment including:

clear ore from milling/grinding

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting milling/grinding through:

applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

complying with breakdown procedures

applying equipment safety requirements

complying with emergency procedures

complying environmental procedures

applying hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills and hazardous goods

complying with WHS procedures

applying isolation procedures

operating, maintaining and clean equipment

identifying contaminants

selecting cooling system

identifying equipment processes, limitations and operating parameters

selecting grinding media

selecting lubrication system

using metallurgical and technical data

using and selecting milling circuit components and functions/milling principles

applying operational procedures and checks

complying with milling and grinding safety requirements

identifying types of ores

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.

1. Plan and prepare for milling/grinding process

1.1. Access, interpret and apply milling/grinding operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

1.3. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity

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

1.5. Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities.

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

1.7. Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods

1.8. Select appropriate auxiliary equipment for work activities

1.9. Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods and ensure area is well ventilated

2. Start-up equipment in sequence

2.1. Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks

2.2. Confirm plant is operational

3. Operate and monitor equipment and lubrication system

3.1. Read and interpret data from equipment indicators

3.2. Inspect plant

3.3. Adjust equipment to optimise plant performance

3.4. Control feed to plant

3.5. Monitor reagent additions

3.6. Monitor lubrication system to ensure that oil and grease levels are maintained

3.7. Carry out operator level maintenance

3.8. Complete all required documentation, clearly, concisely and on time

3.9. Communicate verbally or in writing end of shift information to oncoming shift

4. Monitor and control classification

4.1. Check for density and/or size of ore according to specified parameters

4.2. Adjust and calibrate equipment where required to meet density requirements

4.3. Accurately sample and record density of product

5. Charge mill

5.1. Select grinding media type and quantity according to metallurgical requirements

5.2. Charge mill as required

6. Conduct housekeeping activities

6.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

6.2. Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

6.3. Process records

7. Shut down in sequence and/or isolate equipment

7.1. Clear ore from milling/grinding equipment before commencing shutdown

7.2. Shut down or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements

7.3. Perform post shut down or isolation checks

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 milling/grinding operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities. 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 
Select appropriate auxiliary equipment for work activities 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods and ensure area is well ventilated 
Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks 
Confirm plant is operational 
Read and interpret data from equipment indicators 
Inspect plant 
Adjust equipment to optimise plant performance 
Control feed to plant 
Monitor reagent additions 
Monitor lubrication system to ensure that oil and grease levels are maintained 
Carry out operator level maintenance 
Complete all required documentation, clearly, concisely and on time 
Communicate verbally or in writing end of shift information to oncoming shift 
Check for density and/or size of ore according to specified parameters 
Adjust and calibrate equipment where required to meet density requirements 
Accurately sample and record density of product 
Select grinding media type and quantity according to metallurgical requirements 
Charge mill as required 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues 
Process records 
Clear ore from milling/grinding equipment before commencing shutdown 
Shut down or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements 
Perform post shut down or isolation checks 
Access, interpret and apply milling/grinding operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities. 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 
Select appropriate auxiliary equipment for work activities 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods and ensure area is well ventilated 
Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks 
Confirm plant is operational 
Read and interpret data from equipment indicators 
Inspect plant 
Adjust equipment to optimise plant performance 
Control feed to plant 
Monitor reagent additions 
Monitor lubrication system to ensure that oil and grease levels are maintained 
Carry out operator level maintenance 
Complete all required documentation, clearly, concisely and on time 
Communicate verbally or in writing end of shift information to oncoming shift 
Check for density and/or size of ore according to specified parameters 
Adjust and calibrate equipment where required to meet density requirements 
Accurately sample and record density of product 
Select grinding media type and quantity according to metallurgical requirements 
Charge mill as required 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues 
Process records 
Clear ore from milling/grinding equipment before commencing shutdown 
Shut down or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements 
Perform post shut down or isolation checks 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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