RIIMCU303E — Conduct continuous miner operations

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What an assessment for RIIMCU303E must cover

88 assessable components: 3 elements (20 performance criteria), 26 performance evidence and 38 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 to conduct continuous miner operations

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required for continuous miner operations
1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to site requirements
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
1.5Access, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data according to site requirements
1.6Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies

2 Flit continuous miner, cut and load coal

2.1Coordinate activities with others within scope of own role
2.2Carry out prestart and start-up procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
2.3Operate continuous miner according to job requirements
2.4Flit continuous miner according to job requirements
2.5Cut roadways/headings according to sequence plan and geological conditions, and maintain line and horizon
2.6Monitor systems and alarms and rectify or report factors adversely affecting production as required and within scope of own role
2.7Identify and monitor geological conditions and respond to changing conditions according to manager support rules
2.8Monitor risks and hazards and confirm safe operation of plant and equipment
2.9Carry out shutdown and isolation procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements

3 Carry out operator maintenance

3.1Prepare machine/equipment for maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
3.2Conduct inspection and fault finding according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
3.3Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
3.4Carry out housekeeping activities according to site requirements
3.5Complete maintenance records according to site requirements

Performance evidence

conduct continuous miner operations on at least two occasions, including:
carrying out pre-start, start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures
trimming roof, floor and ribs
brushing roof and floor
breakaway
wide drivage
confirming cutting sequence information, including locations and measurements of areas to be mined.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for continuous miner operations, including:
interpreting, applying and communicating technical information
identifying and minimising environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
complying with environmental requirements and constraints
identifying work requirements
applying diagnostic and fault finding techniques
interpreting mine survey and geological data
maintaining line and horizon
maintaining equipment records
maintaining sufficient services
applying cable care and safety
work effectively with others to conduct continuous miner operations in a way that meets required outcomes, including:
organising work activities to meet task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
complying with reporting requirements and procedures
determining coordination requirements throughout work activities.

Knowledge evidence

key legislation required to conduct continuous miner operations
key policies, procedures and documentation required to conduct continuous miner operations, including development plans
continuous miner characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations, including:
continuous miner design types, including:
radio remote controlled
manually operated
single pass
dual pass
principles, processes and techniques for:
prestart checks, start-up, park, shutdown and isolation procedures
confirming and clarifying cutting sequence information, including locations and markings of areas to be mined
flitting continuous miners
high drivage, including risks associated with cutting in different strata types
cutting roadways/headings and maintaining line and level
preparing continuous miners for maintenance and conducting inspection, fault finding and scheduled maintenance
mine and face ventilation systems, and relevant mine environmental, geological and survey data types, including:
permit to mine
bore hole intersection notices
ventilation/gas data
deputy reports
geological hazard plans
survey data
longitudinal and cross sectional survey plans
principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies, including those related to:
roof and rib falls
cable flashes
injury to personnel
outbursts
inrushes
frictional ignitions
loss of ventilation
gas trips
gas accumulation
breaking into old workings
water
floor conditions
site requirements for housekeeping and completing maintenance records
techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculates basic measurements including mass and dimensions
Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace documentation and legislation
Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities
Writing: Completes maintenance records using sector-specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

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What does an assessment tool for RIIMCU303E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIMCU303E needs to address all 88 unit components: 3 elements with 20 performance criteria, 26 performance evidence requirements, 38 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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