RIIMCU208E — Conduct basic strata control operations

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What an assessment for RIIMCU208E must cover

40 assessable components: 3 elements (21 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare to conduct basic strata control operations

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required for basic strata control operations
1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to site requirements
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
1.5Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies
1.6Access, interpret and apply mine, environmental, geological and survey data required to complete allocated work
1.7Determine, obtain and transport resources according to job requirements

2 Install and secure support

2.1Communicate job activities with others within scope of own role
2.2Carry out equipment, materials and services check according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
2.3Carry out prestart and start-up procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
2.4Scale down roof and ribs according to site requirements
2.5Drill holes for rib and roof bolt installation according to site requirements
2.6Install supports and secure according to site requirements
2.7Identify and monitor to geological conditions and respond to changing conditions as required and within scope of own role
2.8Monitor hazards and confirm safe operation of plant and equipment
2.9Carry out park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements

3 Carry out operator maintenance

3.1Prepare machine and equipment for maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
3.2Conduct inspection and fault finding according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
3.3Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
3.4Carry out housekeeping activities according to site requirements
3.5Complete maintenance records according to site requirements

Performance evidence

conduct basic strata control operations on at least two occasions, including: carrying out prestart, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures; operating and maintaining basic support equipment; installing supports, including: drilling holes; installing roof/rib bolts.
locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for basic strata control operations, including: reading, interpreting and applying technical information; identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues, potential hazards and risks; applying equipment/manual handling techniques; selecting and using relevant tools and equipment; interpreting and applying mine plans; identifying basic support equipment and materials
work effectively with others to conduct basic strata control 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.

Knowledge evidence

key legislation required to conduct basic strata control operations
key policies, procedures and documentation required to conduct basic strata control operations
techniques for interpreting and applying support plans
types, uses and limitations of basic strata control systems, including those for: bolt types, including: high tensile bolts; mega bolts; supports, including: mesh; straps; timber; tin cans
strata control equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations, including the following equipment types: pneumatic, hydraulic and electric drill/bolting rigs; hand held; machine mounted; miner mounted
principles and techniques for installing supports, including: point anchor; fully encapsulated; drilling holes; installing roof/rib bolts
techniques for applying basic mine, environmental geological and survey data required for job activities, including: deputy reports; geological hazard plans; support plans
site environmental requirements and constraints related to basic support operations
safety data sheet compliance requirements related to basic support operations
principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies
site requirements for housekeeping, completing maintenance records and reporting requirements
basic techniques for communicating job activities with others.

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

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What does an assessment tool for RIIMCU208E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIMCU208E needs to address all 40 unit components: 3 elements with 21 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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