RIIMCU306E — Conduct shearer operations

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What an assessment for RIIMCU306E must cover

100 assessable components: 3 elements (18 performance criteria), 34 performance evidence and 44 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 shearer operations

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required for shearer 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
1.5Access, interpret and apply mine environment, geological and survey data according to site requirements
1.6Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies

2 Shear and load coal

2.1Coordinate activities with others within scope of own role
2.2Carry out pre-start and start-up procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
2.3Operate shearer to shear and load coal according to job requirements
2.4Cut longwall face according to sequence and site conditions and maintain horizon and quality control according to extraction plan
2.5Monitor systems and alarms and rectify or report factors adversely affecting production as required
2.6Monitor hazards and risks and confirm safe operation of plant and equipment
2.7Carry out park-up, shutdown, isolation 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

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:
operate a shearer and load coal on at least two occasions, including:
confirming work requirements details, including:
equipment and equipment defects
cutting height
next cutting sequence
achievement targets
required survey data
geological conditions
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements/issues
completing coordination with other personnel, plant and equipment involved, including:
support personnel and chocks
maingates
armoured face conveyors
beam stage loaders
panel belts.
During the above the candidate must:
locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for conducting shearer operations, including:
reading, interpreting, applying and communicating technical information
identifying and minimising environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
complying with environmental requirements and constraints
identifying work requirements
applying fault finding techniques
applying hand-eye coordination
interpreting mine survey and geological data
maintaining equipment records
work effectively with others to conduct shearer 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 record requirements and procedures
determining coordination requirements throughout work activities.

Knowledge evidence

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 conduct shearer operations
key policies, procedures and documentation required to conduct shearer operations, including site operational safety procedures
techniques for confirming work requirement details for coal shearing and loading, including:
equipment and equipment defects
cutting height
next cutting sequence
achievement targets
required survey data
geological conditions
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements/issues
shearer equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
mine ventilation systems characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
techniques for applying mine geology and survey information, including:
ventilation/gas data
deputy reports
geological hazard plan
longitudinal and cross sectional survey plans
principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies, including those relating to:
roof and rib falls
fires
flashes/ignition
loss of ventilation
injury to personnel
explosions
inrush
outbursts
high pressure hoses
gas accumulation
friction ignition
roof
water
dust
windblasts
weighting on the face
heat
site requirements for housekeeping, completing maintenance records and reporting requirements
techniques for coordinating job activities with other personnel, plant and equipment, including:
support personnel and chocks
maingates
armoured face conveyors
beam stage loaders
panel belts.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculates basic measurements including mass and dimensions
Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace documentation and legislation
Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities
Writing: Completes records using sector-specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

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What does an assessment tool for RIIMCU306E need to cover?

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