ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for pelletising

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details

1.3. Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods

1.4. Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5. Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards

1.6. Complete systems and equipment pre-start checks

1.7. Identify, address and report environmental issues

2. Manage reclaimer piles and blend materials

2.1. Discharge materials from transportation minimising spillage and/or delays

2.2. Blend materials in specified sequence

2.3. Maintain sufficient amount of materials to meet pile building requirements

2.4. Ensure plant feed meets variable requirements to ensure quality outcomes

3. Distribute raw materials for pelletising

3.1. Suppress dust using appropriate method

3.2. Supply materials to required usage flow rates

3.3. Store materials ready for use in designated area

3.4. Accurately identify blended materials and transfer to designated area

3.5. Identify and remove oversize material before processing begins

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 prepare for pelletising activities:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for preparing for pelletising activities

troubleshoot

apply precautions necessary for safe working

use protective clothing and equipment

apply operating procedures

report faults

recognise limits of authority

apply team working practices

communicate information

use hand and power tools

use manual handling techniques

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 prepare for pelletising activities:

breakdown procedures

contaminant identification

pelletising process

emergency procedures

environmental procedures

equipment limitations and operating parameters

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills and hazardous goods

trouble shooting

isolation procedures

OHS requirements and procedures

operational procedures and checks

pumping system

dust suppression systems

hazards associated with by-products

sampling purpose and procedures

types of ores

wet and dry working procedures

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 preparing for pelletising activities

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of preparation for pelletising activities

working with others to undertake and complete the pelletising activities preparation in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of pelletising activities preparation 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 pelletising activities preparation

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

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Legislation may include Acts and regulations dealing with:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

environment

Environmental issues may include:

drainage

dust (dump)

emissions

flora and fauna

hazardous chemicals

noise

recycling

run-off/spills

waste management and disposal

water quality

Transportation may include:

rail

mobile equipment

conveyor

Plant may include:

heat exchanger

burners

lines

automatic greaser

conveyors

valves

rollers

shredder

pelletising drum

feed bins

grate

Auxiliary equipment may be anything that is portable and mobile that is not part of the fixed infrastructure, and may include:

compressors

distribution control systems (DCS)

feeders

mobile equipment

hand and power tools

hoses

Pre-start checks may include:

availability of equipment (e.g. conveyor)

trouble shooting

levels

walk through plant

Start-up procedures may include the inspection of:

agitators

cameras and monitors

interlocks

distribution control system

launders

hydraulic system

pumping system

screen inspections

scuttling pumps

pipes and flanges

drive belts

valves

visual and audio warning devices and lights

suppression systems

lubrication systems