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, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work in accordance with site procedures

2. Flit continuous miner, cut and load coal

2.1. Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures

2.3. Operate continuous miner in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures to cut and load coal

2.4. Flit continuous miner in accordance with site procedures

2.5. Cut roadway/headings to sequence and site conditions, maintaining line and level in accordance with the development plan

2.6. Rectify or report factors adversely affecting production and monitoring systems alarms in accordance with site procedures

2.7. Identify/monitor and respond to changing geological conditions in accordance with site procedures

2.8. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1. Carry out continuous miner 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, maintenance tasks in accordance with site requirements

3.5. Process records 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 conduct continuous miner operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for continuous miner operations

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret, apply and communicate technical information

apply hand-eye coordination

interpret survey and geological data

maintain horizon

apply diagnostic and fault finding techniques

use hand tools

maintain equipment records

comply with environmental requirements

applying cable care and safety

Required knowledge

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

mine operational safety procedures

continuous miner characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

continuous miner operational procedures

mine geology and survey data

mine and face ventilation systems

continuous miner maintenance requirements and procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints relevant to continuous miners

applying cable care and safety

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 continuous miner operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of continuous miner operations

working with others to undertake and complete the miner operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of continuous miner 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 continuous miner 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

management plans

OHS policy

code of practice

Australian standards

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:

equipment and plant, including any defects

cutting sequence

achievement targets

essential survey data

geological conditions

essential environmental information

hazards

potential hazards

coordination requirements/issues

Mine environmental, geological and survey data may be in the form of:

ventilation/gas data

deputy reports

geological hazard plan

survey data

longitudinal and cross sectional survey plan

Emergency situations may include:

roof and rib fall

fire

cable flash

injury to personnel

explosion

outbursts

inrush

frictional ignition

loss of ventilation

gas trip

Continuous miners may be:

radio remote controlled

manually operated

single pass

dual pass

Hazards and potential hazards may include:

outburst

gas accumulation

flash

ignition

loss of ventilation

breaking into old workings

roof and rib collapse

water

floor condition

creep

Cutting sequence information may include locations and marking of areas to be mined.

Operator (operational) maintenance procedures are those established and authorised for the site.