Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant role at worksites within:
Metalliferous mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for reagents handling | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Plan and prepare work 1.3. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 1.4. Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 1.5. Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.6. Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities 1.7. Perform equipment pre-start checks 1.8. Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards 1.9. Identify, address and report environmental issues 1.10. Select appropriate reagents 1.11. Adhere to emergency procedures 1.12. Use approved fume suppression and extraction methods |
2. Start-up equipment in sequence | 2.1. Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements 2.2. Confirm plant is operational |
3. Mix reagents | 3.1. Safely mix reagents to required parameters 3.2. Continuously inspect plant and identify defects and potential problems |
4. Add reagents | 4.1. Add reagent according to specified dosage and recommended location 4.2. Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time 4.3. Pass on shift changeover details to oncoming shift |
5. Transfer and store reagents | 5.1. Transfer reagents 5.2. Store reagents in approved storage facility 5.3. Confirm sufficient quantities of reagents are maintained according to site requirements |
6. Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment | 6.1. Shutdown or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements 6.2. Perform post shutdown or isolation checks |
7. Conduct housekeeping activities | 7.1. Clean plant to maintain condition of all equipment 7.2. Manage and report hazards |
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 used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to handle reagents: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for handling reagents operate, maintain and clean equipment identify hazards handle hazardous substances interpret reports apply lifting techniques (manual, cranes and loads) monitor operations report defects apply safe work practices use hand and power tools |
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 handle reagents: contaminant identification emergency procedures environmental procedures equipment limitations and operating parameters equipment safety requirements hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills identifying repair requirements isolation procedures metallurgical and technical data (basic) occupational health and safety procedures operational procedures and checks reagent types and how to mix them site procedures site safety requirements |
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 handling reagents implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of reagent handling working with others to undertake and complete the handling of reagents that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of reagent handling 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 handling of reagents |
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 |
Auxiliary equipment may be anything that is portable and mobile that is not part of the fixed infrastructure, and may include: | feeders gantry cranes and attachments and other mobile equipment hand and power tools hoses (water and air) hydraulic units pump systems racks radiation gauges spray systems |
Plant cleaning may include: | degreasing high pressure cleaning hosing with water suction |
Monitoring may include the checking of: | blockages and spillages pressures temperatures |
Pre-start checks may include: | availability of equipment (e.g. conveyor) detection of conditions that are unusual fluid levels job requirements personnel availability walk through plant |
Post-shutdown checks are like pre-start checks. | |
Start-up procedures may include: | auxiliary check equipment establish relevant communications plant checks safety mechanisms shift changeover details |
Storage may include: | box silo tank |
Transfer of reagents may include: | conveyors mobile equipment pump-line |
Reagent mixing may include: | automated manual some reagents may not require mixing |
Environmental issues may include: | drainage dust (dump) emissions flora and fauna hazardous chemicals noise recycling run-off spills waste management and disposal water quality |
Sectors
Processing
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.