Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate automated winder in coal and metalliferous mining, including for personnel and equipment haulage operations.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for automatic winding operations | 1.1 Obtain, interpret confirm and clarify shift changeover details 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required for automated winder operations 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements 1.4 Perform equipment and work area pre-operational checks according to site requirements 1.5 Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections, record defects and respond according to site requirements 1.6 Identify, address and report defects and potential hazards and risks according to site requirements 1.7 Carry out start-up procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 1.8 Identify, address and report environmental issues according to site requirements 1.9 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to site requirements 1.10 Apply dust suppression and extraction methods according to site requirements |
2. Haul personnel | 2.1 Communicate with relevant personnel within scope of own role 2.2 Confirm cage is ready for operation 2.3 Initiate the system, follow start-up procedures and operate personnel cage according to manufacturer specifications and directions from person in charge of cage 2.4 Monitor and manage cage performance using appropriate indicators 2.5 Carry out shutdown procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements |
3. Haul equipment/materials | 3.1 Communicate with relevant personnel within scope of own role 3.2 Initiate 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 according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements |
4. Carry out winder inspections | 4.1 Isolate and prove isolation of equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 4.2 Inspect winder and auxiliary equipment and report faults/defects according to site requirements 4.3 Prepare winder for routine servicing according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements |
5. Conduct end-of-shift activities | 5.1 Complete documentation according to site requirements 5.2 Pass on end-of-shift information and hand over control to oncoming shift according to site requirements 5.3 Confirm control room meets 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:
operates automated winder on at least two occasions, including:
completing start-up and shutdown procedures
applying dust suppression and extraction methods
energising the system
completing personnel haulage operations using automated winder
completing equipment haulage operations using automated winder
monitoring and managing cage and skip performance
isolating and inspecting winder.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
work with others to conduct underground lifting operations in a way that meets required outcomes, including:
organising work activities to meet task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
complying with reporting requirements and procedures.
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 operate automated winders, including those relating to:
mining safety and health
mine inspection
work health and safety
explosives
key policies, procedures and documentation required to operate automated winders
techniques for using hand and power tools required to operate automated winders
techniques for operating automated winders in drifts, tunnels, slopes and inclines, including those for:
start-up, including:
conducting pre-start inspections, checks and tests
setting winding mode
checking advisory signals indicating impending movement of conveyance
carrying out test-winding-cycle
energising the system, including:
activating power supply/start diesel motor-generator
running up motor-generator set/ exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic drive
running up hydraulic/pneumatic and relevant auxiliary equipment
checking that fault indicator lamps and signals are functioning
checking that equipment/system operations are normal and no faults/trips indicated
monitoring and managing cage performance, relating to the following:
duration of operation
efficient and safe operating speed
operating limitations
type of activities performed
weight and/or load limitations
shutdown, including:
de-activating power/stopping diesel prime mover
shutting down motor-generator set/exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic drive
shutting down hydraulic/pneumatic and relevant auxiliary equipment
cleaning
characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of automated winder types, systems and operations and relevant equipment, including:
isolation and permit-to-work systems and procedures
manufacturer specifications
trip and fault procedures and abnormal conditions
shaft configuration and construction
shaft services and installations, including:
pipes
cables
ladders
shaft installations
in-shaft communications equipment
communication system between cage and winder
winding engine
bucket
cage
skip
power supplies and equipment
techniques for identifying defects relevant to skip operations, including through inspection and observation
techniques for applying basic geological and technical data
primary and secondary ventilation/mine ventilation system relevant to manual winder operations
techniques for dust suppression and extraction
principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies
site requirements for processing records and reporting requirements
basic techniques for communicating job activities with others.
Assessment Conditions
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
automated winder
personal protective equipment
equipment required to conduct skip operations
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 basic measurements including mass and dimensions |
Reading | Identifies and interprets information from workplace documentation |
Self-management | Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities |
Sectors
Coal mining
Metalliferous mining