Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to monitor plant operations for coal preparation in the Coal 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 this unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and Prepare for rail dispatch operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply rail dispatch documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Receive, interpret and confirm dispatch requirements 1.3 Inspect and test run rail dispatch systems components and ensure they are safe and functioning 1.4 Carry out pre-start and start up procedures 1.5 Coordinate issues with others involved in or affected by the operations 1.6 Transfer to or confirm as being present the required quantity and quality of coal product in the bulk loader/bin 1.7 Prepare documentation and records for the dispatch operation in accordance with site/rail/port authority procedures 1.8 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.9 Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues 1.10 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Load and dispatch coal | 2.1 Confirm train identification and identify specific loading requirements and patterns 2.2 Establish communications with the train operator and supporting plant/equipment operators prior to commencement of loading 2.3 Direct train movement and positioning for bulk loader 2.4 Load train to specification 2.5 Complete and process written loading records in accordance with site/rail authority requirements 2.6 Carry out shut down procedures |
Evidence of Performance
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 rail dispatch operations including:
conducting prestart, shutdown and secure of equipment
identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks, environmental issues
applying operational safety requirements
accessing, interpreting and applying technical information
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the rail dispatch operations in a way 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
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
demonstrates completion of conducting rail dispatch operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
completing work plan operations
calculating dispatch details
operating loading systems
checking quantity and quality of coal
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting rail dispatch operations through:
accessing, interpreting and applying organisation and site requirements, procedures for;
hazard identification, risk assessment and response
site and equipment safety
coal product quality
stockpile and dispatch management systems
conducting risk assessments and hazard management
freight rail operations
complying with coal/site/rail environmental requirements and constraints
complying with conditions agreed with the rail authority
identifying coal dispatch systems components, their characteristics, functions and limitations
using freight rail/customer communication systems
using rail dispatch documentation and recording systems
being prepared for fire/accident/emergency
Assessment Conditions
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
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Sectors
Coal mining