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RIIMCU210A - Conduct stonedusting operations

Description

 This unit covers conducting stonedusting operations in the coal mining
industry. It includes: planning and preparing for stonedusting, applying
stonedust, finalising work procedures, and carrying out operator
maintenance on equipment. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and
certification requirements vary between States, Territories, and industry
sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of
the unit.

Pre Requisites

 Nil

Application

 This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant role, at
worksites within:
  •  Coal mining

Performance Criteria

 1. Plan and prepare for stonedusting
1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
1.2 Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work
1.3 Coordinate and transport resources to the worksite
1.4 Identify, select and check equipment , materials and services in accordance with the work requirement and site procedures and legislative requirements

2. Apply stonedust
2.1 Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
2.2 Carry out start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures
2.3 Operate equipment in accordance with manufacturer and/or site requirements
2.4 Apply dust in accordance with statutory and site requirements
2.5 Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures

3. Finalise work procedures
3.1 Perform work in accordance with the agreed requirements and achievement targets and within the operating capabilities of the equipment
3.2 Restore worksite in accordance with site procedures/practices
3.3 Complete job/task reports in accordance with site requirements and hand over details

4. Carry out operator maintenance on equipment
4.1 Carry out stonedusting equipment inspections and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements
4.2 Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures and practices
4.3 Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements
4.4 Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks in accordance with site requirement
4.5 Process records in accordance with site requirements

Required Skills & Knowledge

 Required skills
  •  apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for stonedusting operations
  •  apply personnel and operational safety requirements
  •  access, interpret, apply and communicate technical information
  •  operate stonedusting equipment
  •  maintain stonedusting equipment
  •  identify and respond to changing environmental and ventilation conditions
  •  use hand tools
  •  comply with environmental requirements

Required knowledge
  •  mine personnel and operational safety procedures
  •  mine operational procedures, layout and plan
  •  stonedusting requirements and techniques
  •  stonedusting equipment capabilities, limitations and maintenance requirements
  •  stonedusting equipment maintenance procedures
  •  mine ventilation
  •  mine environmental requirements and constraints related to stonedusting

Range Statement

 Relevant compliance documentation may include:
  •  legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
  •  manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
  •  Australian standards
  •  management plans
  •  OHS policy
  •  code of practice
  •  Employment and workplace relations legislation
  •  Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability

Discrimination legislation Work requirements may be in the form of:
  •  shift briefings
  •  handover details
  •  work orders

Work requirement details may include:
  •  nature and scope of the work
  •  achievement targets
  •  equipment allocation, including any defects
  •  locations of work and essential survey data
  •  locations of service facilities
  •  site working conditions
  •  environmental conditions
  •  hazards
  •  potential hazards
  •  next area of work
  •  coordination requirements/issues

Mine environmental data may be in the form of:
  •  ventilation/gas data
  •  deputy reports

Resources required for the work may include:
  •  personnel
  •  machinery
  •  stonedusting materials
  •  compressed air

Equipment may include:
  •  cantons
  •  pods
  •  quick duster
  •  trickle duster
  •  venturi
  •  machinery including:
  •  load haul dump
  •  multipurpose vehicle
  •  ram cars

Operator (operational) maintenance procedures
  • are those established and authorised for the site.

Evidence Guide

 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 conducting stonedusting operations
  •  implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of stonedusting operations
  •  working with others to undertake and complete the stonedusting operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes
  •  consistent timely completion of stonedusting operations 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 stonedusting operations

Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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