Unit of competency Outline

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Optimise automated in-loading and out-loading operations

Optimise automated in-loading and out-loading operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIARO409
State Code
OEF28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
10/02/2023
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to optimise the performance of in-loading and out-loading operations to meet performance targets relating to quality, efficiency, and safety. It includes optimising the operation of automated in-loading and out-loading control systems and responding to abnormal situations.The unit applies to those who oversee in-loading and out-loading operations at locations remote from the control centre. They control in-loading and out-loading equipment, such as car dumpers, apron feeders, conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, screening units, surge bins, sample stations and ship-loaders. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Optimise automated in-loading control system
  • 1.1 Confirm incoming train circuits against car dumpers, conveyors and stockpiles designated in scheduling plan
  • 1.2 Confirm train loadout information with upstream systems and take action as required by the load characteristics in accordance with organisational protocols
  • 1.3 Monitor availability and operational status of in-loading fixed plant as required by plan of the day
  • 1.4 Optimise product throughput and stockpiling required by plan of the day by troubleshooting in-loading equipment faults and flow problems
2. Optimise automated out-loading control system
  • 2.1 Confirm availability of stockpiles and reclaimers to meet customer product requirements as scheduled in plan of the day and manage stockyard based on equipment availability
  • 2.2 Prepare ship-loading plan within control system in accordance with hatch order and tonnage per hatch calculated by ship surveyor
  • 2.3 Monitor ship-loading sequence and quantities against ship-loading plan and confirm completion of each cycle with on-site personnel following designated protocols
  • 2.4 Monitor automated sampling data to confirm product quality is as required by plan of the day and escalate if outside required parameters
3. Respond to abnormal situations
  • 3.1 Interact with rail team to solve rail or port interface problems according to organisational protocols
  • 3.2 Determine and implement best option from those available to maintain production if stockyard equipment becomes unavailable
  • 3.3 Identify and troubleshoot stockpile issues based on sampling data that is inconsistent with required product quality and escalate as required in line with escalation protocols
  • 3.4 Prioritise active alarms to determine order in which actions are taken to resolve faults and maintain a steady flow of product
  • 3.5 Refer issues that disrupt ship-loading schedule to scheduling team and recommend solutions in line with organisational protocols according to the situation, and implement amended requirements
  • 3.6 Maintain running log of resolved faults and items requiring attention and update delay accounting and trend databases
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHY5 RII41522 Certificate IV in Autonomous Control and Remote Operations Qualification