RIIMCU309E — Operate breaker line supports

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What an assessment for RIIMCU309E must cover

87 assessable components: 3 elements (16 performance criteria), 32 performance evidence and 35 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 operate breaker line supports

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to operate breaker line supports
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 Tram and position breaker line supports

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 breaker line support equipment according to job and site requirements
2.4Monitor hazards and risks and confirm safe operation of plant and equipment
2.5Carry out shutdown, isolation and secure equipment procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements

3 Carry out operator maintenance

3.1Prepare machine and 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

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
operate breaker line supports on at least two occasions, including:
tramming and positioning breaker line supports
confirming work requirements details, including:
machines and machine defects
cutting sequences
cut cycles
required survey data and environment information
geological conditions
hazards and potential hazards
completing coordination with others involved, including:
shuttle car operator
cable handler
tradespersons
miner driver
deputy.
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 operating breaker line supports, including:
reading, 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 equipment records
work effectively with others to undertake and complete operate breaker line supports 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

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
key legislation required to operate breaker line supports
key policies, procedures and documentation required to operate breaker line supports
breaker line supports characteristics, techniques capabilities and limitations, including:
tramming
positioning
storing
setting
lowering
radio/pendant controls
cable handling
shutdown procedures
mine ventilation system characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
principles and techniques for confirming key work requirements relating to breaker line supports, including:
machines and machine defects
cutting sequences
cut cycles
required survey data and environment information
geological conditions
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements/issues
techniques for applying mine environmental, geological and survey data, including:
ventilation/gas data
deputy reports
geological data
survey data
longitudinal and cross sectional survey plans
principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies
site requirements for housekeeping, completing maintenance records and reporting requirements
techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others, including:
shuttle car operator
cable handler
tradespersons
miner driver
deputy.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculates basic measurements including mass and dimensions
Reading: Identifies and interprets information from site requirements, documentation
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 RIIMCU309E need to cover?

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