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

RIIUND308A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct control room operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIUND308A - Conduct control room operations
Description This unit covers the conduct of control room operations in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning and preparing for control room operations, monitoring and managing operations and conducting housekeeping activities. 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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:Metalliferous mining
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
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 control room operations
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Plan and prepare work
  • Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Perform computer systems and equipment pre-start checks
  • Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards
  • Carry out pre-operational checks and start-up procedures
  • Identify, address and report environmental issues
  • Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, equipment and site
  • Check records and identify outstanding maintenance inspections and record identified defects
  • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
       
Element: Monitor and manage operations
  • Monitor and manage operations utilising appropriate indicators
  • Manage faults according to site procedures
  • Communicate with equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods
  • Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
  • Pass on end-of-shift information to oncoming shift
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean equipment
  • Clean and store auxiliary service 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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting control room operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of control room operations

working with others to undertake and complete control room operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of control room operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the 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 workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete control room operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct control room operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting control room operations

direct equipment operators

monitor equipment operations

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct control room operations:

emergency procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

isolation procedures

monitoring procedures

OHS procedures

operational procedures and checks

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislation, which may include Acts and regulation dealing with

mining safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Potential risks and hazards may include:

spillage

visibility

communication failure

unauthorised personnel

control room malfunction

power failure

Pre-operational checks may include:

all lights working

checking stop buttons

checks tags are in place

control panel operations

performing function tests

personnel listings and clearances

resetting

security control

video cameras operational and clean

Environmental issues may include:

live overhead wires

humidity

dust

Dust suppression and extraction methods may include:

mobile/fixed sprays

screens (vent doors, vent blinds)

use of water trucks

ventilation bags operational

watering down site

Monitor and manage operations may include:

control fire

monitor machinery

monitor operators and equipment progress

monitor production mucking

monitor tag system

operate rock breaking

use video camera

Indicators may include:

cameras

computer systems

surveillance system

Manage faults may include:

acknowledge alarm

notify operator at site

reset alarm

restart

visual inspection

Clean may include:

degreasing

forced air

steam cleaning

water

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 compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Plan and prepare work 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 
Select appropriate personal protective equipment 
Perform computer systems and equipment pre-start checks 
Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards 
Carry out pre-operational checks and start-up procedures 
Identify, address and report environmental issues 
Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, equipment and site 
Check records and identify outstanding maintenance inspections and record identified defects 
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods 
Monitor and manage operations utilising appropriate indicators 
Manage faults according to site procedures 
Communicate with equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods 
Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time 
Pass on end-of-shift information to oncoming shift 
Clean equipment 
Clean and store auxiliary service equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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