Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment in coal mining, including developing installation and commissioning systems and procedures, operational and maintenance procedures, and audit and review systems.
It applies to those working in management or technical specialist roles. They generally perform complex, non
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare mine transport systems and production equipment | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply mine transport systems and production equipment documentation 1.2 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to site requirements 1.3 Identify requirements and purpose of production and transport systems according to the system of mining 1.4 Identify systems options according to analysis of all relevant technical, operational and financial information 1.5 Establish specification for production and transport systems according to analysis of operating requirements 1.6 Select preferred system according to manufacturer specifications and legislative and site requirements |
2. Select equipment for production and transport systems | 2.1 Conduct detailed scoping of operational requirements and develop key selection criteria according to operational and site requirements 2.2 Establish specifications for required production and/or transport equipment according to site requirements 2.3 Select preferred equipment solutions according to manufacturer specifications and legislative and site requirements |
3. Establish installation and commissioning systems and procedures | 3.1 Establish systems to identify hazards and analyse and evaluate risks associated with installation of production and transport systems and equipment 3.2 Plan and prepare for integration of new and existing mine production and transport systems and processes 3.3 Establish procedures for installing and commissioning production and transport systems and equipment according to site requirements 3.4 Establish systems and procedures according to identified production and transport systems training requirements |
4. Establish systems for operation and maintenance of production and transport systems and equipment | 4.1 Establish operational procedures for production and transport systems and equipment and incorporate into site documentation 4.2 Establish maintenance procedures for production and transport systems and equipment according to site and legislative requirements and incorporate into site documentation 4.3 Establish procedures for reviewing and modifying work processes according to site requirements 4.4 Establish the system of recording and reporting production and transport equipment information according to site requirements |
5. Plan and prepare to implement mine transport systems and production equipment | 5.1 Identify and interpret the legislative and site implementation requirements 5.2 Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities to all personnel according to production and transport systems and production equipment requirements 5.3 Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of transport systems and production equipment requirements 5.4 Identify training needs and confirm training plan is established according to site requirements 5.5 Provide, review and implement recommendations for changes to implementation procedures as required |
6. Establish systems for audit and review of production and transport systems and equipment | 6.1 Establish procedures to audit and review equipment compliance according to legislative and site requirements 6.2 Identify and assess future production and transport systems and equipment requirements and incorporate into planning processes 6.3 Establish procedures to audit and review currency and compliance of operation and maintenance relating to production and transport systems and equipment 6.4 Establish procedures for incorporating feedback into the audit/review system 6.5 Establish procedures to confirm the currency, relevance and compliance with the training program against identified requirements 6.6 Establish procedures for response to instances on non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit 6.7 Establish procedures to audit emergency response and evacuation systems according to site requirements |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
establish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment on at least two occasions, including:
identifying relevant information and scope of work
identifying the full range of specification requirements, including hazard identification and risk analysis
identifying all aspects of mine transport systems and production equipment
establishing audit and review system
identifying design/selection options according to analysis of all relevant information
selecting preferred plant, equipment and services according to manufacturer specifications and legislative and site requirements.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement procedures and techniques for establishing and maintaining mine transport systems and production equipment, including accessing, interpreting and applying procedures for:
managing technical information
managing site/legislative requirements
establishing recording and reporting systems
conducting briefings and handover details
applying the principles of mine design
hazard identification and risk management
work planning and coordination
training needs analysis
applying manufacturer specifications
work effectively with others to establish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment, including:
managing people and processes
coordinating human, financial and physical resources
developing, initiating and administering work plans
interpreting and applying operational performance data
engaging internal and external stakeholders.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
key legislation required to establish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment
key procedures and documentation required to establish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment, including those relating to:
transport requirements
maintenance schemes
standard operating procedures
training requirements
testing on diesel vehicles
battery charging
underground fuel depots
conveyor belts
mine operation procedures
geological structures
mine plans
site environmental monitoring
financial information relating to applicable mine transport systems and production equipment
risk management
production and transport systems and equipment legislative inspection requirements
mine reporting procedures
emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques
audit review processes and techniques
mine designs relating to production and transport systems and equipment
types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of mine production and transport equipment and systems, including:
energy sources, including:
electrical
hydraulic
pneumatic
mechanical
gravitational
management requirements
safety design features
standard operating procedures
stores systems
specification design criteria, including:
noise
airborne contaminants
lighting
ergonomics
remote control
physical clearance
confined space
visibility
whole body vibration
machine equipment and personal protection
training programs applicable to mine transport system and production equipment
computer
principles, processes and techniques for emergency response, evacuation and disaster planning, including firefighting systems
techniques for leading and coordinating work activities with others.
Assessment Conditions
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
mine transport systems and production equipment documentation
be conducted in a safe environment; and,
be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,
be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.
Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:
vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed
current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided
current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment
formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment
having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes
possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge
having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces
demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and
the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.
It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:
Industry sector | AQF indicator level*** | Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure | 1 | 1 year |
2 | 2 years | |
Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure | 3-6 | 3 years |
Other sectors | Where this unit is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.
**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.
*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
Foundation Skills
Numeracy | Calculates resourcing requirements |
Oral communication | Conveys information and requirements clearly and listens actively |
Reading | Identifies and interprets relevant information from workplace procedures, documentation and legislation |
Writing | Prepares specific information that complies with a range of requirements, using sector-specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions |
Sectors
Coal mining