Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislation including Acts and regulation dealing with:
mining safety and health
mine inspection
OHS
explosives
organisational and site requirements and procedures including:
clean up
emergency procedures
equipment shutdown and isolation procedures
evacuation procedures
First Aid
notifying relevant authorities
permit-to-work systems
safety equipment
use of personal protective equipment
communication procedures (e.g. with platmen)
portable electric apparatus procedures
fall arrestor and harness procedures
confined spaces
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Equipment may include:
winding engine
bucket/kibbles
cage/working platforms including chinaman's protective top cover
skip
power supplies and equipment
Pre-operational checks may include:
external damage/defects/wear
computer systems
communications systems
winder controls
protection and emergency devices
fire suppression systems
danger/out of service tags
display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels)
lubricant/hydraulic/coolant levels
idle positioned and running
light positioning and cleanliness
personal proximity
skip/cage doors
ropes
visual and audio warning devices and lights
weigh machines
head frame/sky shaft
shaft brace
Potential hazards and risks may include:
communication failure
falling objects
explosives
moving equipment
collisions
plant failure
electricity
spillage
hazardous substances
unauthorised personnel
visibility
vibration
noise
explosion
asphyxiation and drowning
Start-up procedures may include:
pre-start inspections, checks and tests
setting winding mode
advisory signals indicating impending movement of conveyance
carrying out test-winding-cycle if required
checking that equipment/system operations are normal
Environmental issues may include:
dust
fumes
noise
water
heat
flammable and noxious gases
flammable dust
Dust suppression and extraction methods may include:
mobile/fixed sprays
manual watering down site
Energise the system may involve:
activate power supply or start diesel motor-generator
running up hydraulic/pneumatic and other auxiliary equipment
check fault indicators
Monitor and manage cage performance may include:
duration of operation
efficient and safe operating speed
operating limitations
type of activities performed
weight and/or load limitations
Shutdown procedures may include:
de-activating power/stopping diesel prime mover
shutting down motor-generator set/exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic drive
shutting down hydraulic/pneumatic & other auxiliary equipment
Auxiliary equipment may include:
emergency power supplies
general mine services
emergency communications systems
Clean may include:
degreasing
forced air
steam cleaning
vacuum
water
solvents
rags and cotton waste
Winding operations include:
winder operations in drifts, tunnels, slopes or inclines

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

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 operation of manual winder
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient operation of manual winder
working with others to undertake and operate manual winder that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely operation of manual winder 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 should 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 requirements, 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 operate manual winder
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.