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Conduct conveyor-car high wall mining operations

Conduct conveyor-car high wall mining operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIPEO301E
State Code
OCC82
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct conveyor-car high wall mining operations in coal mining, including positioning launches and maintaining supply of coal to the stacker.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for conveyor-car high wall mining operations
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required for conveyor-car high wall mining operations
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures and according to site requirements
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
  • 1.5 Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data according to job requirements
  • 1.6 Identify, obtain and schedule resources to support the mining sequence according to job requirements
2. Position the launch and mine coal
  • 2.1 Coordinate work activities with others within scope of own role
  • 2.2 Carry out prestart and startup procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 2.3 Position the launch according to job and site requirements
  • 2.4 Complete function tests on the miner and belts according to site requirements
  • 2.5 Conduct and control mining procedures according to job and site requirements
  • 2.6 Maintain supply of coal to the stacker according to job requirements
  • 2.7 Respond or report monitoring systems and alarms according to site requirements
  • 2.8 Identify and respond to hazardous and emergency situations according to site requirements
  • 2.9 Complete work according to job requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.10 Carry out shutdown procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
3. Carry out operator maintenance
  • 3.1 Carry out equipment inspections and fault finding processes according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 3.2 Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 3.3 Carry out minor maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 3.4 Provide operator support for major maintenance tasks according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 3.5 Complete maintenance records according to site requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH569 RIIPEO301D Conduct conveyor-car high wall mining operations Unit of competency