Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
Metalliferous Mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Organise for stockpiling | 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. Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5. Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action 1.6. Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards 1.7. Identify, address and report environmental issues 1.8. Adhere to emergency procedures in case of fire and/or accident 1.9. Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods 1.10. Ensure area is well ventilated before entry into work area |
2. Stockpile materials | 2.1. Ensure stockpile site has adequate ground support and is accessible 2.2. Place stockpile materials in correct location to ensure efficient identification and access and to prevent mixing of materials 2.3. Operate equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and avoid damaging to the stockpile and surrounding site 2.4. Use appropriate stockpiling techniques to maximise the capacity of the stockpiling site 2.5. Identify and remove contaminants 2.6. Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time 2.7. Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift |
3. Conduct housekeeping activities | 3.1. Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations 3.2. Clean and store auxiliary service equipment |
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 maintain underground stockpiles: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for the maintenance of underground stockpiles use driving techniques use dumping techniques operate, maintain and clean equipment interpret ground conditions employ lifting techniques employ pushing techniques 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 maintain underground stockpiles: drainage processes dumping procedures equipment parking equipment processes, technical capability and limitations equipment safety requirements geological and technical data (basic) hauling procedures incline and decline rules isolation procedures material placement procedures mining regulations operational procedures and checks primary and secondary ventilation procedures principles of contamination signage erection procedures site procedures start-up and shutdown procedures stockpiling characteristics and limitations stockpiling procedures underground procedures |
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 maintaining underground stockpiles implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of maintaining underground stockpiles working with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of underground stockpiles that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of underground stockpile maintenance 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 maintenance of underground stockpiles |
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 |
Equipment may include: | bins conveyors dozers dust suppression equipment feeders gates magnets ploughs reclaimers samplers shovels stackers trucks weighers recommended/required PPE |
A stockpile may be temporary or permanent and may be: | a hole back fill formation of earthworks pass stope tailings dams |
Contaminants may include: | leaching into water table mixing of incompatible grades of ore cigarette butts consumables ear plugs metal bucket teeth metal or steel rods old fencing old piping plastic timber wet fill |
Stockpile materials may include: | backfill bricks cement dilution material gangue mineralised waste mullock rehabilitation soils and other materials (clay bands, gravel) road base sand secondary material various grades of ore |
Dust suppression and extraction methods may include: | mobile/fixed sprays screens (vent doors, vent blinds) use of water trucks ventilation bags operational watering down site |
Legislation may include Acts and regulation dealing with: | mining safety and health mine inspection OHS explosives |
Potential risks and hazards may include: | brake and steering failure not following safety precautions near an open stope tipping hazards unauthorised personnel, contaminants |
Environmental issues may include: | dust fumes noise water |
Sectors
Metalliferous Mining (Underground)
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.