This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor filter processes in Metalliferous Mining.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and completion of filter processes operation and monitoring including:

starting up and shutting down equipment in sequence

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

operating and monitoring equipment

identifying and diagnose faults

completing required documentation

conducting housekeeping activities

working in confined spaces

applying hazardous goods procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation and monitoring of filter processes that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work requirements

demonstrates completion of the operation and monitoring of filter processes that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

starting up equipment in sequence

operating and monitoring equipment, including:

determine filteringefficiency

monitor plant and identify defects and potential problems

adjust equipment to approved operating parameters to optimise performance,

maintain efficient filtering

control feed to equipment

monitor moisture in cake and density of filtrate

monitor cleaning processes

monitor and maintain air systems to specified moisture parameters

maintain cleanliness of pressure/vacuum systems

shutting down in sequence and/or isolating equipment

clearing slurry from filtering circuit after commencing shutdown

checking and clean filter chamber and changes failed filter components

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of operation and monitoring of filter processes through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

managing risks, hazards and hazardous goods

addressing and reporting environmental issues

isolation and breakdown procedures and responsibilities

complying with equipment safety requirements

carrying out work according to air cleaning principles and systems

identifying and reporting defects

complying with WHS procedures

using operational procedures and checks

working in confined spaces

contaminant identification

identifying consequences of spills

changing filters

identifying air systems plant and configuration

applying filter plant configurations and functions

comply with filter plant operation

identifying plant and equipment limitations and operating parameters

complying with filtering procedures

implementing troubleshooting techniques

applying isolation procedures

using metallurgical and technical data (basic)

identifying ore characteristics

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.

Metalliferous mining