Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational or assistant role at worksites within:
Metalliferous mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Organise automatic winding operations | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Conduct work of winder operations safely and efficiently 1.3. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details and takes over control of winder 1.4. Select and use personal protective equipment 1.5. Perform equipment and work area pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation 1.6. Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections and record defects to establish the operational status of equipment and take action 1.7. Identify, manage and report defects and potential hazards and risks 1.8. Carry out start-up procedures, including checking that area is clear for operations 1.9. Manage relevant environmental issues 1.10. Adhere to emergency procedures 1.11. Apply dust suppression and dust extraction methods |
2. Haul personnel | 2.1. Communicate with relevant personnel 2.2. Confirm cage is ready for operation 2.3. Energise the system, follow start-up procedures and operate personnel cage to comply with directions from person in charge of cage 2.4. Monitor and manage cage performance using appropriate indicators 2.5. Carry out shutdown procedures |
3. Haul equipment materials | 3.1. Communicate with relevant personnel 3.2. Energise the system, follow start-up procedures and transport equipment using auto winder 3.3. Monitor and manage skip performance using appropriate indicators 3.4. Carry out shutdown procedures |
4. Carry out winder inspections | 4.1. Isolate and prove isolation of equipment 4.2. Inspect winder and auxiliary equipment and report faults/defects and prepare winder for routine servicing |
5. Conduct end-of-shift activities | 5.1. Complete all required documentation 5.2. Pass on end-of-shift information and hand over control to oncoming shift 5.3. Ensure control room is clean and tidy |
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 operate automated winders: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for operating automated winders monitor shaft operations communicate and report 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 operate automated winders: key areas of mining acts and regulations relevant key areas of legislated safety and health requirements pertaining to winding winder types, systems and operations shaft configuration and construction shaft services and installations (pipes, cables, ladders etc) possible defects in winder/winch equipment/installations identification of defects relevant to skip operations through inspection or observation daily/weekly/monthly inspection requirements and maintenance requirements and procedures for winding systems explosives handling and transport trip and fault procedures and abnormal conditions site winder emergency procedures communication system between cage and winder recording and logging requirements for winder drivers and electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel environmental procedures equipment processes, technical capability and limitations equipment safety requirements geological and technical data (basic) isolation and permit-to-work systems and procedures/manufacturer's specifications mining regulation/operational procedures and checks primary and secondary ventilation/mine ventilation system shaft installations site procedures in-shaft communications equipment and practices |
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 operating automated winders implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of operation of automated winders working with others to undertake and complete the operation of automated winders that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely operation of automated winders 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 should 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 requirements, 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 operate automated winders |
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 which may include Acts and regulation dealing with: mining safety and health mine inspection OHS explosives organisational and site requirements and procedures including: clean up equipment shutdown and isolation procedures evacuation procedures First Aid notifying relevant authorities permit-to-work systems safety equipment use of personal protective equipment communication procedures (e.g. with platmen) portable electric apparatus procedures fall arrestor and harness procedures confined spaces manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Winder operations may include: | winder operations in drifts tunnels slopes inclines |
Equipment may include: | winding engine bucket cage skip power supplies and equipment |
Pre-operational checks may include: | external damage/defects/wear computer systems communications systems controls protection and emergency devices fire suppression systems danger/out of service tags display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels) lubricant/hydraulic/coolant levels idle positioned and running light positioning and cleanliness personal proximity skip/cage doors ropes visual and audio warning devices and lights weigh machines head frame/sky shaft shaft brace |
Potential hazards and risks may include: | communication failure falling objects movement (convergence of equipment) plant failure power failure spillage unauthorised personnel visibility vibration noise explosion asphyxiation and drowning |
Start-up procedures may include: | pre-start inspections, checks and tests setting winding mode warning platmen, cage tenders, pocket operators, beltmen, shaft crew and others of start-up carrying out test winding cycle if required checking that equipment/system operations are normal |
Energising the system may include: | activate power supply/starting diesel prime mover run-up motor-generator set/ exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic drive run-up hydraulic/pneumatic and other auxiliary equipment checking that fault indicator lamps and signals are functioning checking that equipment/system operations are normal and no faults/trips indicated |
Monitor may include: | duration of operation efficient and safe operating speed operating limitations type of activities performed weight and/or load limitations |
Shutdown procedures may include: | de-activating power/stopping diesel prime mover shutting down motor-generator set/exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic drive shutting down hydraulic/pneumatic and other auxiliary equipment |
Auxiliary equipment may include: | emergency power supplies emergency communications systems |
Clean may include: | degreasing forced air steam cleaning vacuum water |
Dust suppression and extraction methods may include: | mobile/fixed sprays manual watering down site |
Environmental issues may include: | dust fumes noise water heat flammable and noxious gases flammable dust |
Sectors
Underground Mining
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.