ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for plant operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Locate and identify by name, number and/or code and function all appropriate process equipment and plant

1.3. Carry out pre-start check of all equipment and provide reports to control in accordance with manufacturer and/or site procedures

1.4. Interpret and apply basic mineralogy information required to complete the processes in accordance with site requirements

2. Monitor preparation plant processes

2.1. Identify the limitations and capabilities of plant processes and report detail to control

2.2. Monitor plant processes and pass reports to control

2.3. Monitor the operation of equipment and the use of materials and pass reports to control

2.4. Report and record all information required to maintain coal preparation plant processes in accordance with site procedures

3. Support coal preparation processes

3.1. Note the results of continuous inspections and identify and locate all faults by name, number and/or code and rectify and/or report in accordance with site procedures

3.2. Complete housekeeping duties throughout the worksites

3.3. Carry out operational reporting and complete and process documents in accordance with site requirements

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 monitor coal preparation plant operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for monitoring coal preparation plant operations

apply operational safety requirements

access, read, interpret and apply technical information

identify process equipment and plant

apply hand-eye coordination

diagnose faults

apply preventative control measures

use relevant hand tools

prepare and communicate reports

maintain equipment records

comply with environmental requirements

enter basic computer data

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 monitor coal preparation plant operations:

site and equipment/plant safety requirements

coal preparation processes

manual process control techniques

equipment/plant characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

equipment/plant operating procedures

basic mineralogy related to coal quality

basic geological and survey data

relevant chemicals, materials and their environment effects

Hazchem related to the work area

site environmental requirements and constraints related to coal plant operations

recording and reporting procedures

impact of processes on customer quality requirements

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 the monitoring of coal preparation plant operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of coal preparation plant operations monitoring

working with others to undertake and complete the monitoring of coal preparation plant operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of coal preparation plant operations monitoring that safely, effectively and efficiently meets 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 to 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 requirement, 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 the monitoring of coal preparation plant operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

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:

legislative, 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

Types of coal may include:

seam

calorific value

size

moisture content

percentage ash

sulphur content

coking

steam

Work requirements may include:

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

consideration of the previous shift report

end product specifications

production results, including tonnages and output tonnages

set points for densities

levels

pressures

breakdown details

availability and location of coal by type

seam

blend

defects, including faults in plant/equipment

maintenance requirement

water availability

charts

print-outs

logs

amp readings

thickener

tailings

roll stocks

Safety information and procedures may be contained in:

legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management plans

OHS policy

code of practice

manufacturer's instructions

safe working procedures (or equivalent)

Process equipment and plant may include:

crushers

stackers

feeders

reclaimers

drums

samplers

conveyors

pumps and screens

sieve bends

chutes

launders

gates

compressors

magnetic separators

filters

centrifuge

flotation cells

agitators

elevator

thickeners

blowers

breakers

magnets

belts

feeders

jigs

cyclones

Processes to be controlled may include:

sampling

crushing

screening

jigging

flotation

magnetite recovery

dense media separation

fines recovery

centrifuging

settling and structuring

effluent treatment

Monitoring may include:

ash level

moisture content

size

yield

plant availability

product stock pile

bin capacity

reject percentages

sump levels

density control

Recording and reporting may include:

control room log

computer reports

accident/incident reports

check sheets

pre-shift equipment reports

defect reports

tags

work orders

Shift reports may include:

plant downages

downtime

maintenance requirements

quality information

Information may be transmitted by:

2-way radio

telephone

PA

verbal

CB

written

computer monitor

printouts

Faults may be identified by:

alarms

indicator lights

amp gauges

computer monitor

camera monitor

visual inspection