Department of Education and Training Western Australia RPL Assessment Kit MNM30305 Certificate III Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)
First Published 2008 Department of Education and Training 2008 All rights reserved. Western Australian Department of Education and Training materials, regardless of format, are protected by copyright law. Permission, however, is granted to trainers, Assessors, and Registered Training Organisations to use, reproduce and adapt the material (third party material excluded) for their Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment activities. This permission is subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgement of the source. Permission does not extend to the making of copies for hire or sale to third parties, and provided it is not used for commercial use or sale. Reproduction for purposes other than those indicated above requires the prior written permission of the Western Australian Department of Education and Training. Published by and available from WestOne Services 1 Prospect Place WEST PERTH WA 6005 Tel: (08) 9229 5200 Fax: (08) 9227 8393 Email: sales.westone@det.wa.edu.au Website: www.westone.wa.gov.au Acknowledgements This work has been produced with the assistance of funding provided by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Reform Initiative (NRI). Disclaimer Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this RPL Assessment Kit, no guarantee can be given that all errors and omissions have been excluded. No responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material in this RPL Assessment Kit can be accepted by the Western Australian Department of Education and Training.
RPL Assessment Kit Contents Introduction 7 Overview of the Recognition Process 9 Part 1 Section 1 Assessor's Information 11 Introduction 13 Explanation of RPL documents 13 Section 2 List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Kit 15 Qualification rules 17 List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Kit 19 Units of competency covered in this RPL Assessment Kit 19 Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets 19 Cluster 1 Basic operations 23 Assessor's Instructions 21 Cluster 2 Supporting operations 31 Assessor s Instructions 29 Cluster 3 Thickening and grinding 41 Assessor s Instructions 42 Cluster 4 Separation processes 51 Assessor s Instructions 49 Cluster 5 Flotation and wet gravity 59 Assessor s instructions 69 Section 4 Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets 67 Practical tasks 71 Cluster 1 Basic operations 71 Task 1 Crushing and screening 73 Instructions for the candidate 71 Instructions for the assessor 73 Demonstration/observation checklist 75 Task 2 Conduct operational maintenance 83 Instructions for the candidate 81 Instructions for the assessor 71 Demonstration/observation checklist 89 Cluster 2 Supporting operations 93 Task 3 Process control room operations 93 Instructions for the candidate 91 Instructions for the assessor 93 Page 3 of 291 Department of Education and Training 2008
RPL Assessment Kit Demonstration/observation checklist 97 Task 4 Auxiliary plant and equipment operations 103 Instructions for the candidate 101 Instructions for the assessor 103 Demonstration/observation checklist 109 Cluster 3 Thickening and grinding 113 Task 5 Conduct Milling/Grinding 113 Instructions for the candidate 111 Instructions for the assessor 113 Demonstration/observation checklist 117 Task 6 Conducting thickening and clarifying 123 Instructions for the candidate 121 Instructions for the assessor 123 Demonstration/observation checklist 117 Cluster 4 Separation 133 Task 7 Conduct high tension separation 133 Instructions for the candidate 131 Instructions for the assessor 133 Demonstration/observation checklist 139 Task 8 Conduct magnetic separation 143 Instructions for the candidate 141 Instructions for the assessor 143 Demonstration/observation checklist 117 Cluster 5 Flotation and wet gravity 153 Task 9 Conduct wet gravity separation 153 Instructions for the candidate 151 Instructions for the assessor 153 Demonstration/observation checklist 117 Task 10 Perform flotation processes 163 Instructions for the candidate 161 Instructions for the assessor 163 Demonstration/observation checklist 117 Part 2 Section 5 Candidate Information and Self-Evaluation 171 What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? 175 The four steps in the RPL assessment process 178 Candidate Information Form 181 Candidate Employment History Form 181 Department of Education and Training 2008 Page 4 of 291
RPL Assessment Kit Self-Evaluation Cluster 1 Basic operations 185 Cluster 2 Supporting operations 195 Cluster 3 Thickening and grinding 203 Cluster 4 Separation processes 211 Cluster 5 Flotation and wet gravity 219 Section 6 Supporting Documentation and Third Party Report 225 Supporting documentation 227 Third Party Report 231 Section 7 Mapping of Assessment Tools 231 Mapping document for Cluster 1 235 Mapping document for Cluster 2 245 Mapping document for Cluster 3 257 Mapping document for Cluster 4 269 Mapping document for Cluster 5 281 Page 5 of 291 Department of Education and Training 2008
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RPL Assessment Kit Introduction This RPL Assessment Kit has been developed by the Western Australian Department of Education and Training, in consultation with industry, as a resource to assist RPL Assessors by providing a set of quality assessment tools which can be used to conduct whole of qualification RPL. This Kit also contains information which can be provided to the candidate. This kit should be customised to suit the needs of the candidate, employer/industry or Assessor and should reflect the purpose for which it is being used. It is recommended that prior to using this kit for the first time, and after any modifications or contextualisation, that this assessment kit be validated by the user to ensure it meets the required Australian Qualification Training Framework Standards (AQTF), relevant Training Package requirements and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) policies. A task-based model for RPL A process for RPL has been developed that promotes holistic, task-based assessment, and which focuses on relating assessment activities to actual job tasks. The intention of this model is to streamline and simplify recognition processes for prospective candidates. This RPL assessment kit has been developed to support this task-based model. The focus of the new streamlined holistic assessment process is to focus on demonstrated skills and knowledge and is not reliant on documentary evidence, as the main source of evidence. Page 7 of 291 Department of Education and Training 2008
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RPL Assessment Kit Overview of the Recognition Process Candidate Enquiry Candidate Information Form STEP 1 Candidate Self-Evaluation If not ready for RPL, the candidate is to be provided with training options. STEP 2 Interview and Questioning STEP 3 Demonstration/ Observation of Practical Tasks Gap Training (if required) STEP 4 Supporting Evidence/Third Party Report (If required) Issue Qualification Statement of Attainment By RTO Page 9 of 291 Department of Education and Training 2008
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Section 1 Assessor s Information PART 1 SECTION 1 Assessor s Information It is important that you complete both Steps 2 (Interview/Questioning) and 3 (Practical Assessment) when completing RPL Assessment using this kit. The RPL process is a streamlined process which does not rely solely on documentary evidence. It uses a combination of questioning, practical assessment and supporting evidence to provide evidence of candidate competence. Page 11 of 291 Department of Education and Training 2008
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Section 1 Assessor s Information Introduction Welcome to the MNM30305 Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing) This RPL Assessment Tool Kit contains 13 (12 required for the qualification + an additional elective as an alternative option) units of competency. It is simply set out, with a covering comprehensive list of instructions at the front of each document, as well as covering instructions for each step of the process, as found in the notes for the Assessor, and notes for the candidate. Included in this pack are documents as follows: Explanation of RPL Documents Assessor s Information Units of Competency Separated Into Clusters Tool Kits for each cluster, in order: Interview Question Bank Demonstration/Observation Tasks and Recording Documents Candidate Information Candidate Self-Evaluation (incorporating Third Party Verification) Mapping Documents (including Dimensions of Competency) for all three clusters Employability Skills Mapping for all three clusters Explanation of RPL documents a) Self-Evaluation Form (Section 5): This document is for the candidate to assess their suitability for RPL process, by asking them to consider each of the points and assessing their ability against the task. It has been broken into smaller skill groups, clustering like activities together to enable ease of completion. It is then reinforced by the candidate s supervisor s comments, both against tasks and as a summary for each group. This serves as third party validation of the candidate s claims. b) Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets (Section 3): The interview question bank is the second stage of the process, in which the Assessor and the candidate confirm the knowledge by discussing a series of questions. Each of these questions includes a series of Key Points, which may assist the Assessor in guiding the discussions. Page 13 of 291 Department of Education and Training 2008
Section 1 Assessor s Information c) Demonstration/Observation Tasks (Section 4): These tools are designed to guide the Assessor and candidate through a workplace observation, proving the candidate s ability to conduct the specific tasks and skills required for recognition of competency in the particular area. d) Mapping document (Section 7): This tool demonstrates how each of the documents reflects the units of competency in the particular cluster. e) Employability skills (Section 7): This qualification has embedded employability skills. The interview and demonstration/observation tasks have been mapped against the employability skills for this qualification, and to assist the Assessor in identifying the target areas. Department of Education and Training 2008 Page 14 of 291
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Section 2 List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Kit Qualification Rules MNM30305 Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing) The following information has been extracted from MNM05 Metalliferous Mining Training Package published by ANTA, 2005: Requirements Successful completion of a total of eighteen (18) units of competency made up of: the twelve (12) units of competency satisfying the criteria for the Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing), and Six (6) elective units of which: all six units are drawn from the elective units listed in the MNM05 Metalliferous Training Package; or a minimum of four (4) units are drawn from the elective units listed; and a maximum of two (2) units, relevant to the job function, from elsewhere in the Metalliferous Mining Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages. This tool kit contains five (5) clusters of two elective units each. A total of any three (3) clusters need to be successfully assessed together with the twelve (12) units from Certificate II are required to qualify for award of this qualification. The candidate may choose to complete either the clusters provided or choose appropriate clusters and then develop their own tools for other units selected. Note: Units of competency which are completed as part of the Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing) cannot be credited as an elective for this qualification. Page 17 of 291 Department of Education and Training 2008
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Section 2 List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Kit List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Kit This section identifies the units contained in this Assessment Kit. As a result of consultation with industry representatives, these units have been grouped into clusters that represent the way work is undertaken in the Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing) field. Units of competency covered in this RPL Assessment Kit Note: Not all clusters need to be completed to qualify for this award. The candidate may select any three clusters, which appropriately reflect their skills and experience. Cluster 1 Basic Operations Unit Code Unit Title Core/Elective MNMG215A Apply Operational Maintenance Skills Elective MNMPHA302A Conduct Crushing and Screening Elective Cluster 2 Supporting Operations MNMPGP309A Perform Process Control Room Operations Elective MNMPGP310A Monitor and Operate Auxiliary Plant and Equipment Elective Cluster 3 Thickening and Grinding MNMPHA303A Conduct Milling/Grinding Elective MNMPBE315A Conduct Thickening and Clarifying Process Elective Cluster 4 Separation Processes MNMPBE311A Conduct High Tension Separation Elective MNMPBE313A Conduct magnetic separation Elective Cluster 5 Flotation and Wet Gravity MNMPBE309A Conduct Flotation Processes Elective MNMPBE316A Conduct Wet Gravity Separation Elective Page 19 of 291 Department of Education and Training 2008
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Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets SECTION 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets This section contains questions the assessor may ask the candidate while documenting their conversation during the RPL interview. Assessor s Instructions It is not intended that every question for each competency be asked or discussed during the conversation, only questions related to those competencies that the initial documentary review has failed to fully address are required. Each question provides Key Points to look for in the candidate s responses. You may wish to use these key points to formulate questions of your own, contextualise, or rephrase the suggested questions to suit the candidate s particular work situation. On the Recording Sheets place a tick next to each key point as it is addressed by the candidate during the conversation. By doing this you are recording what you have heard the candidate say during the interview. Use the comments section next to each question to provide further details about the context of the discussion or other key points and examples the candidate has discussed that may be relevant in confirming competency. It is important to remember that the notes taken during the questioning interview are important evidence and should be retained as part of the candidate s assessment records. Page 21 of 291 Department of Education and Training 2008
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Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 1 Basic operations Assessor s Instructions The interview should allow the candidate to confirm their knowledge as identified by their Self-Evaluation against relevant units of competency. The Assessor may use these questions to guide the interview ensuring that the candidate addresses the key points identified for each question. These key points exist as a guide only, and the Assessor is encouraged to expand on them where necessary to satisfy depth of underpinning knowledge and skills. It is recommended that the interview be conducted in the workplace, allowing the candidate access to documents, equipment etc to support their statements. Record of interview Candidate s name Assessor s name Interview only How/where was the interview conducted? At an RTO s premises Name: In the workplace Name: Page 23 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 1 Basic operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMG215A Apply operational maintenance skills MNMPHA302A Conduct crushing and screening Yes No Assessor s comments 1. What do you need to consider when planning and preparing for crushing and screening processes and preparing the plant for operations? Key Points: cover legislation (OHS, Mines Inspection, Environmental etc.), PPE, auxiliary equipment, hand/power tools, personnel involved, JSA, trained in the task, plant readiness 2. What are important aspects to include when conducting a shift change over, either oncoming or off going? Key Points: communication, understanding work processes, passing on all information relevant to the shift etc. 3. What equipment pre-start checks are you required to perform prior to crushing and screening? Key Points: guards, grease and oil levels, screen condition, water flow available, crusher settings a) Explain the start up procedure for some of your commonly used equipment. Key Points: Refer to site and equipment procedures b) What actions do you take if the pre-start checks identify faults? Key Points: do not start up, report and rectify faults 4. What are some possible hazards and associated risks that might impact your operations, when working with a range of systems and equipment in your plant? Key Points: refer to issues with mechanical, electrical, fasteners and other equipment, such as incorrect use, incorrectly maintained etc. a) How do you determine your safety and PPE requirements? Key Points: Consulting existing work procedures, conduct a JSA if not a recorded/frequently done task. Page 24 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 1 Basic operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMG215A Apply operational maintenance skills MNMPHA302A Conduct crushing and screening Yes No Assessor s comments b) What actions do you take on identifying hazards/risks? Key Points: Do not commence work until risk has been reduced to ALARP, using the hierarchy of control, referring issues to supervisor if beyond individual s capacity. 5. Where are your site emergency procedures and how do you apply them to your specific work? Key Points: OHS board, intranet, applied through continual application and referring when in doubt, consideration during evaluation of tasks and doing JSA. 6. What are some environmental issues that may arise when conducting crushing and screening processes or operational maintenance? Key Points: Dust, noise, use of chemicals/cleaners, disposal requirements, hydraulic spills a) What actions do you take to overcome these issues? Key Points: dust suppression, use of sound barriers, dispose of waste materials in accordance with SOPs, ventilation before entry into areas, continual machinery inspections b) What are some of the approved dust suppression and extraction methods in your workplace? Key Points: Refer to mechanical and natural systems, wetting systems, site work policies and procedures 7. How do you confirm that your plant is operational? Key Points: report from control room operator, continuous plant checks, data from equipment indicators a) What actions do you take if it isn t? Key Points: Report to control room operator, isolate and conduct operational maintenance if possible Page 25 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 1 Basic operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMG215A Apply operational maintenance skills MNMPHA302A Conduct crushing and screening Yes No Assessor s comments 8. Describe some of the techniques that you would use to find faults in your equipment systems, and how you would respond to them. Key Points: Plant checks, visual/audio alarms/inspections, trends, unusual noises, specialist consultation if unable to diagnose, conduct maintenance within own capacity, request support if too large. 9. What types of tools and measuring devices do you use in your work practices? Key Points: variety of hand and power tools, callipers and other measuring devices. 10. What should you consider when selecting and using these tools? Key Points: condition of tool, correct tool for the job, availability of tools, correctly tagged a) What are some the characteristics of these tools and measuring devices, and how do they affect your choices? Key Points: cover aspects such as size, weight, application 11. Why is it important to monitor and adjust operations when conducting crushing and screening? Key Points: Equipment can fail such as screens can wear out, crusher needs regular adjustments, other issues may arise, monitor loads and quality of output/tramp metal 12. What actions do you take in your workplace to ensure the plant is clean and free from hazards? Key Points: regular plant inspections, housekeeping checklists a) Why is it important that you conduct regular inspections to make sure the workplace and equipment is clean and tidy? Key Points: conditions can change during the shift b) What specific cleaning requirements do you have for your tools and equipment? Key Points: refer to specific equipment requirements, wash down all equipment after use, store appropriately after use according to site requirements Page 26 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 1 Basic operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMG215A Apply operational maintenance skills MNMPHA302A Conduct crushing and screening Yes No Assessor s comments 13. What do you need to consider when choosing the right fasteners for the job? Key Points: load rating, material, application points 14. What procedures do you follow when you shut down or isolate plant and/or equipment? Key Points: site isolation procedures, post shut-down checks 15. Explain the specific shut down procedures that you apply to the crushing and screening plant. Key Points: Refer to specific instructions, include at least: Crushing: take feed off, run out all feed then shut down plant. Screening: take feed off, put water on, shut down plant to be followed by shutdown checks. 16. Explain what actions you would take when you detect a fault whilst your plant/equipment is running. Who would you report this to, how and when would you do it? Key Points: Immediately report to control room operator or supervisor, immediately shut down plant if required, refer to site and equipment emergency procedures 17. Describe some procedures that are used on your site to assist you in operating safely and how they apply to your work. Key Points: Training such as working at heights and confined space entry, use of standard operating procedures, other referral to site specific procedures a) Explain some specific manual handling techniques you would use, and the situation in which you would use them? Key Points: bend knees, straight back, team lift, using mechanical aid or other person if possible 18. What are some specific safety requirements relating to crushing and screening processes and where would you locate this information? Key Points: dust and noise PPE, refer to site and equipment safety procedures a) What specific documentation do you need to refer to when handling reagents? Key Points: MSDS, Site operating instructions Page 27 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 1 Basic operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMG215A Apply operational maintenance skills MNMPHA302A Conduct crushing and screening Yes No Assessor s comments 19. Explain the principles of crushing and screening operations, including a description of different types of ore and how assessing particle sizes of ore can be essential to successful operation. Key Points: Candidate to refer to specific equipment type, basic process as follows: Crushing: ore is pushed into crusher then broken down to smaller size, Screening: ore and mineral goes over a screen, smaller particles fall through the screen and larger particles stay on top as oversize for recrush, assessing particle size makes sure that valuable material goes through the screen. a) How do you identify and what actions do you take to remove contaminants? Key Points: visual checks, use of magnets to pick up metal, shutdown and remove if necessary 20. Describe, using examples, your site isolation procedures as they apply to an item of your equipment. Key Points: refer to site procedures and ensure candidate covers all aspects of the relevant item of equipment, including moving parts, power supply and supply areas (such as conveyor) 21. Explain the functions, major components and common faults of some of the key systems in your workplace. Include at least each of the following systems: Key Points: For all equipment candidate to refer to scope of own ability/skill and using site procedures and documentation to refer larger tasks on to maintenance departments. a) mechanical Key Points: candidate to refer to own equipment and cover such aspects as wheels, pumps, wear and tear etc. b) electrical Key Points: candidate to refer to own equipment and refer to at least faulty wires and short circuiting Page 28 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 1 Basic operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMG215A Apply operational maintenance skills MNMPHA302A Conduct crushing and screening Yes No Assessor s comments c) hydraulic Key Points: candidate to refer to own equipment and at least cover pumps, oil, reservoirs and leaks d) pneumatic Key Points: candidate to refer to own equipment and at least compressors, valves and leaks 22. What are some of the different types, grades, uses and limitations of common fasteners that you use? Key Points: Candidate to refer to specific properties of range of fasteners including screws, bolts, clamps, staples and adhesives. a) How do you use fasteners in your workplace? Key Points: Candidate to refer to site working procedures and manufacturer specifications for varieties of fasteners. 23. When conducting operational maintenance, what environmental considerations must you have? Why is it important to know this? Key Points: Environmental duty of care, safety duty of care, site requirements, equipment being used is often hazardous legal requirement to know this all. a) What are some common servicing materials that you might use, and where would you use them? Key Points: grease, lubricants, sprays on pumps, valves and general plant b) What documentation are you required to complete should an incident occur? Key Points: Refer to site working instructions and requirements under legislation, including the Environmental Act. Page 29 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 1 Basic operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMG215A Apply operational maintenance skills MNMPHA302A Conduct crushing and screening Yes No Assessor s comments 24. What manufacturer s instructions do you access when considering maintenance requirements of your tools and equipment? What other documents assist you in finding out these requirements? Key Points: refer to standard operating procedures Additional notes from conversation Assessor s signature Outcome (Please circle) S (Satisfactory) NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) Assessor s name Date Page 30 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 2 Supporting operations Assessor s Instructions This document is designed to confirm the knowledge against which, the candidate has conducted their Self Evaluation. The Assessor is to lead conversation surrounding these questions, ensuring that at minimum, the candidate addresses the key points identified for each question. These key points exist as a guide only, and the Assessor is encouraged to expand on them where necessary to satisfy depth of underpinning knowledge and skills. It is recommended that the interview be conducted in the workplace, allowing the candidate access to documents, equipment etc to support their statements. Record of interview Candidate s name Assessor s name Interview only How/where was the interview conducted? At an RTO s premises Name: In the workplace Name: Page 31 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 2 Supporting operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMPGP309A Perform process control room operations MNMPGP301A Monitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment Yes No Assessor s comments 1. Explain what planning procedures or legislative requirements must be followed when planning, preparing and conducting specialised work in your plant. Key Points: conducting pre-start checks and risk assessment, complying with required PPE and operating instructions, conducting or checking isolations, complying with specific legal acts such as MSI Act, Environmental Act and OHS Act 2. How do you know what your task requirements are and inform others in your work area? Key Points: shift handover, verbal communication a) By what method is this information passed onto you and the next shift? Key Points: through shift handover b) Who do you report to if you don t understand what is being asked of you? Key Points: Supervisor c) Explain what documentation is required for shift handover? Key Points: Log sheets, ongoing JSAs 3. What personal protective equipment considerations do you have when using the process control room and auxiliary plant and equipment Key Points: Standard PPE, as required for specific items of auxiliary equipment a) What are the general legal requirements and/or the site requirements for PPE? Key Points: at least glasses, helmet, gloves, protective clothing, ear plugs and boots 4. Describe the forms of communication used on your site? Key Points: at least radio, email, voice, hand signals, visual and audio alarms a) Explain the communication process you must follow if you have an emergency in your area? Key Points: mechanisms to raise the alarm, listen to supervisor or warden as appropriate Page 32 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 2 Supporting operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMPGP309A Perform process control room operations MNMPGP301A Monitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment Yes No Assessor s comments b) How do you raise the alarm if emergency arises? Key Points: call on radio, voice or through visual/audio alarms c) Where are the procedures located? Key Points: candidate to refer to specific location for their site d) Where do you assemble and who do you report to? Key Points: candidate to describe muster point for their work area, reporting to warden or supervisor 5. Describe the types of pre-operational checks and pre-start checks that you need to perform when operating with auxiliary plant equipment? Key Points: equipment availability, communications, equipment safety/preparedness, fluid levels, job requirements, detection of conditions that are unusual, a) What is some of the equipment you use and what must you look for? Key Points: Range of supporting equipment relevant to candidate s site, including fixed and mobile machinery, looking for faulty or inoperable equipment, or parts that are still isolated or under maintenance b) What safety and hazard considerations do you have and how are they reported? Key Points: PPE requirements for different equipment types, hazard register, via JSA or site documentation c) If you identify a problem what is the next step you take, including emergency actions? Key Points: report to supervisor, raise maintenance request, isolate/tag out equipment if necessary, ensure details handed over to next shift Page 33 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 2 Supporting operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMPGP309A Perform process control room operations MNMPGP301A Monitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment Yes No Assessor s comments d) What actions do you take once the equipment is running? Key Points: conducting regular checks, candidate to refer to range of monitoring devices and areas to monitor, including for spillages/leaks, blockages, emissions, wear and tear, power draws, overloads, pressure etc. 6. Describe the types of pre-operational checks and pre-start checks that you need to conduct when performing process control room operations? Key Points: to cover a range of activities, including checking distribution control centre and previous shift sheets, cameras and monitoring, job requirements, equipment serviceability, availability and maintenance status, communications, warning systems personnel availability and all other supporting systems a) What is some of the equipment you use? Key Points: equipment may include items such as computer databases, monitors, communication devices, touch pad and power controls b) Where can the documentation be located? Key Points: on computer system c) If you identify a problem what are the next steps you take, including emergency actions? Key Points: investigate the alarm/situation, give instructions to operators if in the field, calling evacuation and conducting emergency stop if necessary, activating necessary visual/audio alarm indicators. d) What actions do you take once the equipment is running? Key Points: monitoring equipment and indicators 7. What are some of the environmental issues that can arise on your site? Key Points: spills, dust, noise, heritage sites, flora and fauna issues Page 34 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 2 Supporting operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMPGP309A Perform process control room operations MNMPGP301A Monitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment Yes No Assessor s comments a) What would you do about these issues? Key Points: monitor them and ensure work is within established limits, use approved ventilation and dust extraction devices when working in high dust areas b) Who do you report them to? Key Points: supervisor and/or environmental department c) How can they impact operations? Key Points: can affect output, could force closure of plant 8. Explain how you shut down or isolate equipment. Key Points: Confirm requirement for shut-down by investigating situation first in emergency situation, shut-down in accordance with the relevant procedures for the equipment, coordinate the shutdown with field operation when working in process control room a) What alarms or warning devices are there to assist you identifying problems? Key Points: Candidate to refer to fitted audio/visual alarms on plant items b) Who must you inform? Key Points: field operators, any other personnel involved in the operations, maintenance if it is an emergency shutdown c) What safety measures does your site have that would cover accidental shut down of equipment? Key Points: warning lights/colours on screens, guards on local shutdown points d) Where are the relevant procedures located for shut down of plant or equipment? Key Points: control room, other locations candidate to refer to specific items of equipment e) What additional requirements are there when doing it from the control room? Key Points: coordinate isolation with the field operator, change equipment status from running to shutdown or isolated on the screen. Page 35 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 2 Supporting operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMPGP309A Perform process control room operations MNMPGP301A Monitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment Yes No Assessor s comments 9. What tools do you use to make sure that your operation of equipment is within its limits, effective and efficient without any lulls or surges? Key Points: candidate to refer to specific monitoring devices, such as equipment indicators for current, flow, levels, pressure, weights, speed, vibration and unusual noises a) How do you know what your output requirements are? Key Points: monitor plant data against target requirements b) How can you adjust your machinery to meet these requirements? Key Points: setting points on the screen, refer to specific settings and parameters on equipment c) Explain your site sampling and testing procedure. Key Points: collected by field operators, in accordance with site procedures d) What types of sampling and testing are you required to do in the course of your normal work? Key Points; refer to specific job requirements and site operating procedures 10. What types of maintenance and servicing are you required to perform on your plant equipment? Key Points: refer to specific machinery types and own limitations as operator, ensure that answer covers at least pipeline and pumping system blockages and ensuring materials vessel storage levels are adequate a) Explain what steps you take before conducting any maintenance. Key Points: confirming equipment shut down and or isolated and safe to work on, coordinated with control room operator / field operator as relevant, change over items of auxiliary or ancillary equipment as needed to maintain operations Page 36 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 2 Supporting operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMPGP309A Perform process control room operations MNMPGP301A Monitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment Yes No Assessor s comments b) What are some specific, common faults that you need to take action to overcome? Key Points: candidate to refer to specific machinery common faults, demonstrating job knowledge. 11. What housekeeping activities are you required to conduct during and after your work with plant equipment? Key Points: cover issues such as hosing with water, suction cleaning, manual cleaning, using forced air or high pressure air, vacuuming, mopping, wiping screens a) Why is it important to keep the process control room clean? Key Points: safety prevent dust build-up to prevent fire, atmospheric conditions, hygiene b) What methods do you use for dust suppression and extraction, and why is it important? Key Points: Candidate to refer to particular natural or forced ventilation methods relevant to site. Refer to need to prevent contamination, dust build-up, environmental (breathing) risks. 12. What are some risks and hazards associated when operating your plant equipment from the process control room and how do you overcome these? Key Points: Power failures, software(computer failure), equipment not safe at local points Candidate to refer to manual start up procedures and to make sure clear communications with the plant a) What reporting and documentary procedures exist at your site to assist you in taking the correct/preferred action? Key Points: Candidate to refer to site working procedures 13. Explain what the requirements are for operating equipment or working in the process control room? Key Points: training/experience, knowledge of operations, correct PPE a) What documents and/or indicators do you use in the control room? Key Points: Trend passes, computer operated starts Page 37 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 2 Supporting operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMPGP309A Perform process control room operations MNMPGP301A Monitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment Yes No Assessor s comments b) How do you know what the defined parameters are? Key Points: Vary as defined by metallurgists c) How frequently do you inspect your plant or equipment? Key Points: Continuously, at minimum no less than hourly d) How do you coordinate others to ensure continuity of operations? Key Points: Communicating work requirements, ensuring maintenance activities do not impact on production as much as possible, considering work and task priorities e) What does shift information and your indicators tell you about the process you are monitoring? Key Points: Current and projected trends and areas for concern. 14. Explain the instances in your plant where colour is used to assist in identifying items of plant and equipment. Key Points: Computer systems, pipelines, can vary around site. a) What do some of the colours mean? Key Points: Will vary, can include red for alarms/stop, green for go/ok, yellow for standby, purple for reagents, blue for potable or normal water, brown for waste water 15. Using your supplied plant chart, explain the physical layout of the plant. Key Points: Candidate to supply flow chart a) Describe what different configurations you can use, and why you would do this. Key Points: As per site procedures b) What equipment can you use to supplement plant operations? Key Points: Refer to different items of equipment to support various plant operations/configurations, including hand and power tools Page 38 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 2 Supporting operations Candidate s name Units of competency MNMPGP309A Perform process control room operations MNMPGP301A Monitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment Yes No Assessor s comments 16. What are the different wet and dry working procedures used in your plant? Key Points: Candidate to refer to different PPE and safety requirements and work as per site working procedures. 17. Demonstrate and explain what different manual handling options are available for you to use in your workplace. Key Points: using other people or mechanical aides to assist, ensuring back is straight, knees bent and load is within safe handling limits. Additional notes from conversation Assessor s signature Outcome (Please circle) S (Satisfactory) NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) Assessor s name Date Page 39 of 291 Department of Education & Training
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Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 3 Thickening and grinding Assessor s Instructions The interview should allow the candidate to confirm their knowledge as identified by their Self-Evaluation against relevant units of competency. The Assessor may use these questions to guide the interview ensuring that the candidate addresses the key points identified for each question. These key points exist as a guide only, and the Assessor is encouraged to expand on them where necessary to satisfy depth of underpinning knowledge and skills. It is recommended that the interview be conducted in the workplace, allowing the candidate access to documents, equipment etc to support their statements. Record of interview Candidate s name Assessor s name Interview only How/where was the interview conducted? At an RTO s premises Name: In the workplace Name: Page 41 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 3 Thickening and grinding Candidate s name Units of competency MNMPHA303A Conducting milling/grinding MNMPBE315A Conduct thickening and clarifying process Yes No Assessor s comments 1. Explain what planning procedures or legislative requirements must be followed when conducting specialised work in your plant. Key Points: cover conducting a pre-start check, conducting a JSA as a minimum a) Where can the procedures be located? Key Points: intranet, shift office b) Explain some aspects of your site emergency procedures as they apply to your work. Key Points: follow emergency procedures at all times, refer to site policy 2. How do you know what your task requirements are and inform others in your work area? Key Points: shift handover or from standing instructions/operational plan a) By what method is this information passed onto you and the next shift? Key Points: Candidate to refer to shift handover procedures b) Who do you report to if you don t understand what is being asked of you? Key Points: Supervisor 3. What personal protective equipment considerations do you have when Milling/grinding and/or thickening and clarifying? Key Points: candidate to refer to standard PPE at least a) What are the general legal requirements and or the site requirements for PPE? Key Points: Refer to OHS and Mines Safety Legislation, at least boots, ear plugs, eye protection, protective clothing, hart hat and gloves. Page 42 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 3 Thickening and grinding Candidate s name Units of competency MNMPHA303A Conducting milling/grinding MNMPBE315A Conduct thickening and clarifying process Yes No Assessor s comments 4. Describe the forms of communication used on your site? Key Points: radio, email, noise, hand signals, visual signals, audio alarms/signals a) Explain the process of communication you must follow if you have an emergency in your area? Key Points: refer to site procedures, follow instructions of warden or shift supervisor b) How do you raise the alarm if emergency arises? Key Points: use device such as radio c) Where are the procedures located? Key Points: site specific, but should be at least in shift office d) Where do you assemble and who do you report to? Key Points: refer to site muster point e) How is communication important in achieving your work results? Key Points: coordinate personnel, safety instructions, maintenance communication 5. Describe the types of pre-start and operational checks that you need to perform when operating Milling/grinding equipment? Key Points: ensure equipment and personnel availability, work requirements, quality requirements, parameters, outstanding maintenance a) What are some of the safety requirements? Key Points: guards in place, de-isolation, parts greased, control room operator informed, visual alarms activated, dust extraction and ventilation devices operating b) Where can the documentation be located? Key Points: shift office at least Page 43 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 3 Thickening and grinding Candidate s name Units of competency MNMPHA303A Conducting milling/grinding MNMPBE315A Conduct thickening and clarifying process Yes No Assessor s comments c) If you identify a problem during your checks, what are the next steps you take? Key Points: attempt to rectify, raise a maintenance notification, source alternate equipment, ensure operations do not commence, isolate equipment if required d) Where do you find your operating parameters for the specific equipment? Key Points: Process control room equipment documentation e) How do you identify the types of grinding media required? Key Points: set by metallurgists and to meet quality requirements 6. Describe the types of pre-start and operational checks that you need to when operating thickening and clarifying process? Key Points: equipment and personnel availability and operability, work requirements, quality requirements, safety, operating and equipment parameters, outstanding maintenance a) What are some of the safety and environmental requirements that need to be considered? Key Points: spills, noise, dust, ventilation, PPE, training b) Where can relevant documentation be located? Key Points: shift office, intranet c) If you identify a problem during your checks, what are the next steps you take? Key Points: attempt to rectify, raise a maintenance notification, source alternate equipment, ensure operations do not commence, isolate equipment if required d) What operating parameters do you need to apply to your work? Key Points: flow rates, tonnages, density, clarity, amps, torque, bed characteristics and reagent dosages Page 44 of 291 Department of Education & Training
Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets Cluster 3 Thickening and grinding Candidate s name Units of competency MNMPHA303A Conducting milling/grinding MNMPBE315A Conduct thickening and clarifying process Yes No Assessor s comments 7. What are some of the environmental issues that can arise on your site? Key Points: spills, dust, noise, cultural heritage sites, flora, fauna a) What would you do about these issues? Key Points: ensure that operation is within established limits as stated in site policy, ensure appropriate mechanisms operating to reduce dust etc. b) Who do you report them to? Key Points: supervisor or environmental department, refer to site specific reporting documentation c) How can they impact operations? Key Points: can force closure of the mine or delay production 8. Explain what steps you need to follow when isolating plant? Key Points: turn off equipment, drain lines, close valves, commence lockout at all energy sources a) Who must you inform before you isolate? Key Points: control room operator, supervisor, clearance office b) What safety measures does your site have that would cover accidental shut down of equipment? Key Points: warning lights, signs at the minimum c) Where are the relevant procedures located for isolation of plant or equipment? Key Points: shift office, intranet d) What other documents are needed before isolation can occur? Key Points: permits, such as Confined Space Entry or hot work, supervisor sign off, access permits Page 45 of 291 Department of Education & Training