RIIPBE304D — Conduct heavy media separation

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What an assessment for RIIPBE304D must cover

36 assessable components: 5 elements (25 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 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 for heavy media separation

1.1Access, interpret and apply heavy media separation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3Communicate with other personnel using approved method
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.5Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
1.6Carry out pre-start, start-up, park up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
1.7Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
1.8Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2 Start-up equipment in sequence

2.1Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements
2.2Confirm plant is operational

3 Operate and monitor equipment

3.1Read and interpret data from equipment indicators
3.2Continuously inspect plant
3.3Adjust equipment to optimise separation performance and product quality
3.4Control feed to plant
3.5Monitor and adjust heavy media levels
3.6Monitor and adjust levels of separating baths
3.7Monitor the efficiency of the heavy media separation process
3.8Carry out operator level maintenance
3.9Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time

4 Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment

4.1Shutdown and/or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements
4.2Perform post-shutdown and/or isolation checks

5 Conduct housekeeping activities

5.1Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
5.2Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
5.3Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
5.4Process records

Performance evidence

locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of heavy media separation including: monitoring and adjusting levels, monitoring and adjusting separation process, carrying out operator maintenance, selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the heavy media separation in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including: using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others, maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures, communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
demonstrates completion of heavy media separation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including: completing the planning and preparation for heavy media separation, conducting the operating and monitoring of equipment and processing outcomes, completing equipment start-up sequence, completing equipment shutdown and isolation sequence

Knowledge evidence

accessing, interpreting and applying the legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for: heavy media separation safety requirements, hazardous substance procedures and consequences of spills, handle hazardous substances/identify hazards, use lifting techniques (manual, automated), maintain records, monitor operations, report defects, employ safe work practices, finding plant faults, isolation procedures, emergency procedures, environmental principles, equipment safety requirements, operational procedures and checks, break down procedures, contaminants, high pressure hazards
gravitation separation process (fines and heavy)
monitoring and applying equipment operating parameters
identifying heavy media types
interpreting metallurgical and technical data
identifying types of ores and grades density

Foundation skills

Foundation Skills: Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.

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What does an assessment tool for RIIPBE304D need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIPBE304D needs to address all 36 unit components: 5 elements with 25 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 6 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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