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 maintenance | 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 1.3. Coordinate and transport resources required for the work to the worksite |
2. Conduct roadway maintenance | 2.1. Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 2.2. Carry out equipment, materials and services checks in accordance with the work requirements and site procedures 2.3. Erect/post warning signals and signs prior to commencement of task in accordance with site procedures 2.4. Apply ballast to roadways in accordance with site requirements 2.5. Carry out roadway dust suppression in accordance with site procedures 2.6. Divert and drain roof and floor water in accordance with site procedures 2.7. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures |
3. Finalise work procedures | 3.1. Perform work in accordance with the work requirements and targets and within the operating capabilities of the equipment 3.2. Isolate services in accordance with site procedures 3.3. Complete job/task reports in accordance with site requirements and hand over details |
4. Carry out operator maintenance on equipment | 4.1. Carry out equipment inspections and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements 4.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures and practices 4.3. Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer's instructions and site requirements 4.4. 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 conduct roadway maintenance: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for roadway maintenance apply personnel and operational safety requirements access, interpret, apply and communicate technical information use and maintain the roadway maintenance equipment identify, select and apply roadway maintenance materials perform the maintenance tasks required at the site use hand tools comply with environmental requirements |
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 conduct roadway maintenance: mine personnel and operational safety procedure mine operational procedures, layout and plan road maintenance equipment capabilities, limitations and maintenance requirement roadway maintenance materials and their application roadway maintenance techniques mine geological conditions mine environmental requirements and constraints related to roadway maintenance |
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 conducting roadway maintenance implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of roadway maintenance working with others to undertake and complete the roadway maintenance in a way that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of roadway maintenance 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 roadway maintenance |
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 management plans OHS policy code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Work requirements may be in the form of: | shift briefings handover details work orders |
Work requirement details may include: | nature and scope of the work achievement targets equipment allocation, including any defects locations of work essential survey data locations of service facilities site working conditions environmental conditions hazards and potential hazards next area of work and coordination requirements/issues |
Mine environmental data may be in the form of: | ventilation/gas data deputy reports geological hazard plan survey data |
Resources required for the work may include: | personnel machinery materials power water |
Equipment may include: | pumps pumping equipment signs barriers tools |
Material may include: | ballast concrete (readymix and quickset) timber salt flyash |
Maintenance of roadways may include: | grading contouring dust suppression ballasting holes cutting drains |
Machinery may include: | grader load haul dump and attachments ram car roller bobcat |
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.