Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant role, at worksites within:
Coal mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for operations | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work |
2. Operate power tram | 2.1. Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 2.3. Carry out towing procedures to manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 2.4. Carry out safe operating practices, including operating controls, monitoring gauges and systems conducting safety checks within manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 2.5. Operate equipment within limitations as specified by the manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 2.6. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures 2.7. Maintain records in accordance with site agreements 2.8. Complete work in accordance with the agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacities of the equipment |
3. Carry out operator maintenance | 3.1. Carry out power tram inspections and fault-finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements 3.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures and practices 3.3. Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements 3.4. Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks in accordance with site requirements 3.5. Process records in accordance with site requirements |
Required Skills
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 applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to operate power trams: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for operating power trams start, operate and shutdown equipment use diagnostic techniques conduct relevant maintenance requirements use hand tools conduct emergency shutdowns maintain appropriate records dispose of environmentally sensitive oils, fluids and materials |
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 applied. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to operate power trams: operational safety requirements power tram equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations power tram operational procedures location of equipment relative to working environment ventilation system and conditions power tram maintenance requirements and procedures recording, reporting and handover procedures site environmental requirements and constraints related to power trams |
Evidence Required
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 operating power trams implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of power tram operations working with others to undertake and complete the power tram operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of power tram operations 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 power tram operations |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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 shift briefings including: nature and scope of the work, working conditions, defects of equipment, achievement targets, hazards , potential hazards, coordination requirements/issues handover details work orders |
Mine environmental data may be in the form of: | ventilation/gas data deputy report |
Power tram may be: | rubber tyred skid mounted tracked |
Power tram may be used with: | continuous miner/road header mules shuttle car ratio feeders mobile bootend |
Operator (operational) maintenance procedures are: | those established and authorised for the site |
Sectors
Coal Mining (Underground)
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.