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

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

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.

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