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Establish quarry operations
Establish quarry operations
Unit of competency
National Code
RIIRAI607D
RIIRAI607D
State Code
WH638
WH638
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to establish quarry operations in Extractive.This unit is appropriate for those working in management or technical specialist roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to establish quarry operations
- 1.1 Access, interpret and apply establishing quarry operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
- 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- 1.5 Access, interpret and clarify the approved site development plan in consultation with internal and external stakeholders
- 1.6 Prepare detailed business and marketing plans/budgets/financial models and contingency plans for the operation
2. Establish the human resource requirement for the operation
- 2.1 Access, interpret and clarify requirements and procedures relating to human resource management
- 2.2 Establish parameters for employment of site personnel
- 2.3 Select and appoint site management personnel
- 2.4 Identify training needs and develop training plan in consultation with site management
- 2.5 Develop and implement position descriptions in consultation with site management
- 2.6 Establish site personnel selection procedures in consultation with site management
3. Establish the system for physical resource acquisition
- 3.1 Access, interpret and clarify requirements and procedures relating to the acquisition of physical resources
- 3.2 Identify the physical resources required for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the site
- 3.3 Establish, communicate and ensure the application of parameters for acquisition of physical resources
- 3.4 Facilitate and monitor the acquisition of physical resources required for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the site
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB413 | RIIRAI607A | Establish quarry operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGP6 | RII60220 | Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management | Qualification |
| AZB4 | RII60215 | Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management | Qualification |
| J638 | RII60213 | Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management | Qualification |