RIIMEX405E — Apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining

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What an assessment for RIIMEX405E must cover

65 assessable components: 5 elements (21 performance criteria), 18 performance evidence and 23 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 apply and monitor surface coal mining systems

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply systems and methods of surface coal mining documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to site requirements
1.4Identify and assess risks associated with unstable mining structures within scope of own role
1.5Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies

2 Monitor mine development operations

2.1Communicate, apply and monitor approved mining system according to mining system and site requirements
2.2Communicate and apply primary and secondary support systems according to mining system and site requirements
2.3Identify and assess operational constraints impacting on the maintenance of stable mining structure according to mining system and site requirements
2.4Assess and report strata spoil and dump failures and implement appropriate control measures according to mining system and site requirements
2.5Identify and monitor application of the mining sequences according to mining system and site requirements
2.6Identify, assess and record failure mechanisms and implement control measures according to mining system and site requirements
2.7Identify and apply emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures and report on outcomes according to site requirements
2.8Monitor and report on standard operating procedures according to site requirements
2.9Contribute to systems audit and review requirements within scope of own role

3 Monitor waste management procedures

3.1Identify, interpret and assess surface and groundwater information according to site requirements
3.2Monitor implementation of drainage system within scope of own role

4 Monitor stockpile formation and reclaiming systems

4.1Identify, interpret and confirm stockpile requirements according to site requirements
4.2Monitor and report stockpile configuration according to site requirements
4.3Identify and assess stockpile operation and implement control measures according to site requirements

5 Report on the systems and methods of mining

5.1Complete and submit reports according to site requirements
5.2Provide recommendations in terms of safety, efficiency and effectiveness of systems within scope of own role

Performance evidence

apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining on at least two occasions, including:
implementing measures for strata spoil and dump failures
implementing control methods for virgin and induced stress
implementing stockpile control measures
assessing outcomes, forming reasoned recommendations and completing reports
interpreting and assessing surface and groundwater information.
locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement requirements, procedures and techniques for monitoring of systems and methods of surface coal mining, including:
analysing hazards and risks, and implementing control measures
accessing and analysing archival and historical mine management information relating to the mine and failure mode of mine structures
interpreting and monitoring the application of design criteria for strata management
identifying and evaluating geological and geotechnical information
work effectively with others to monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining in a manner that meets required outcomes, including:
complying with reporting requirements and procedures
providing leadership and direction to others
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
providing clear and timely instruction and supervision to those involved in monitoring of the mining systems and methods
communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

Knowledge evidence

key procedures and documentation required to apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining, including:
key mine site historical information
surface and groundwater information
principles and techniques for applying monitoring systems and methods of surface coal mining, including:
monitoring systems and methodologies
stable structure controls and excavation maintenance procedures
plant, equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures
audit, audit inspection, communication and reporting methodologies
principles and techniques for interpreting visual signs of stress, including:
mining induced stress
vertical and horizontal stress tectonics
adverse jointing
fault orientation
spoil characteristics
principles and techniques for assessing and implementing failure mechanisms, including:
strata spoil and dump failure measures
virgin and induced stress control methods
stockpile control measures
mining structure failure modes
geology, hydrogeological, strata and strata gas characteristics relating to surface coal mining
basic mining engineering principles relating to surface coal mining
principles, processes and techniques for emergency responses, evacuations and disaster planning
techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculates resourcing requirements
Oral communication: Conveys information and requirements clearly and listens actively
Reading: Identifies and interprets relevant information from workplace procedures, documentation and legislation

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