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RIIUMM203D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and perform manual scaling operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIUMM203D - Prepare and perform manual scaling operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to prepare and perform manual scaling operations in Metalliferous mining.This unit is appropriate for those working 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 manual scaling
  • Access, interpret and apply manual scaling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for the activity
  • Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential risks and hazards
  • Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction equipment/methods
  • Establish exclusion zone to prevent unauthorised access
  • Ensure work area is ventilated before entry
       
Element: Perform manual scaling operations
  • Inspect and assess site conditions and determine scaling requirements and starting point
  • Inspect and determine appropriateness of conducting manual scaling
  • Establish and maintain a suitable working posture for manual scaling
  • Ensure maintenance of safe egress
  • Conduct manual scaling correctly
  • Maintain services
  • Maintain dust controls as manual scaling operations advance
       
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
  • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
  • Process and maintain written records
       
Element: Plan and prepare for manual scaling
  • Access, interpret and apply manual scaling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for the activity
  • Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential risks and hazards
  • Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction equipment/methods
  • Establish exclusion zone to prevent unauthorised access
  • Ensure work area is ventilated before entry
       
Element: Perform manual scaling operations
  • Inspect and assess site conditions and determine scaling requirements and starting point
  • Inspect and determine appropriateness of conducting manual scaling
  • Establish and maintain a suitable working posture for manual scaling
  • Ensure maintenance of safe egress
  • Conduct manual scaling correctly
  • Maintain services
  • Maintain dust controls as manual scaling operations advance
       
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
  • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
  • Process and maintain written records
       


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 manual scaling

1.1. Access, interpret and apply manual scaling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions

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

1.4. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5. Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for the activity

1.6. Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential risks and hazards

1.7. Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods

1.8. Use approved dust suppression and extraction equipment/methods

1.9. Establish exclusion zone to prevent unauthorised access

1.10. Ensure work area is ventilated before entry

2. Perform manual scaling operations

2.1. Inspect and assess site conditions and determine scaling requirements and starting point

2.2. Inspect and determine appropriateness of conducting manual scaling

2.3. Establish and maintain a suitable working posture for manual scaling

2.4. Ensure maintenance of safe egress

2.5. Conduct manual scaling correctly

2.6. Maintain services

2.7. Maintain dust controls as manual scaling operations advance

3. Conduct housekeeping activities

3.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

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

3.3. Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

3.4. Process and maintain written records

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 manual scaling preparation and performance including:

using inspection techniques

using appropriate dust suppression and extraction methods

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the preparation and performance of manual scaling that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions, and convey work progress

demonstrates completion of preparation and performance of manual scaling that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

conducting inspections on:

applying exclusion zone control measures

identifying and using required ancillary equipment

applying dust suppression and extraction

conducting manual scaling

conducting housekeeping activities

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparing and perform manual scaling operations through:

risk assessment and hazard management

site conditions including:

geological and technical data

environmental issues

ground control

ventilation and dust controls

equipment safety requirements

work area inspections

dealing with misfires

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency


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 manual scaling

1.1. Access, interpret and apply manual scaling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions

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

1.4. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5. Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for the activity

1.6. Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential risks and hazards

1.7. Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods

1.8. Use approved dust suppression and extraction equipment/methods

1.9. Establish exclusion zone to prevent unauthorised access

1.10. Ensure work area is ventilated before entry

2. Perform manual scaling operations

2.1. Inspect and assess site conditions and determine scaling requirements and starting point

2.2. Inspect and determine appropriateness of conducting manual scaling

2.3. Establish and maintain a suitable working posture for manual scaling

2.4. Ensure maintenance of safe egress

2.5. Conduct manual scaling correctly

2.6. Maintain services

2.7. Maintain dust controls as manual scaling operations advance

3. Conduct housekeeping activities

3.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

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

3.3. Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

3.4. Process and maintain written records

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 manual scaling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for the activity 
Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential risks and hazards 
Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction equipment/methods 
Establish exclusion zone to prevent unauthorised access 
Ensure work area is ventilated before entry 
Inspect and assess site conditions and determine scaling requirements and starting point 
Inspect and determine appropriateness of conducting manual scaling 
Establish and maintain a suitable working posture for manual scaling 
Ensure maintenance of safe egress 
Conduct manual scaling correctly 
Maintain services 
Maintain dust controls as manual scaling operations advance 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues 
Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment 
Process and maintain written records 
Access, interpret and apply manual scaling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for the activity 
Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential risks and hazards 
Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction equipment/methods 
Establish exclusion zone to prevent unauthorised access 
Ensure work area is ventilated before entry 
Inspect and assess site conditions and determine scaling requirements and starting point 
Inspect and determine appropriateness of conducting manual scaling 
Establish and maintain a suitable working posture for manual scaling 
Ensure maintenance of safe egress 
Conduct manual scaling correctly 
Maintain services 
Maintain dust controls as manual scaling operations advance 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues 
Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment 
Process and maintain written records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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