Domain - Underground Extraction
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Level 2
Demonstrate basic knowledge and ability required to work in an underground operation
Version 9
7146 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSW) and relevant regulations to work in an underground operation; demonstrate knowledge of and examine a self rescuer; demonstrate knowledge of cap lamps, and check and prepare a cap lamp; demonstrate knowledge of the function of personal protective equipment; describe safety measures for systems that supply energy to machinery and equipment, and demonstrate the safe isolation of energy systems; demonstrate knowledge of personnel security, personnel accounting, navigation, and emergency procedures; describe basic ventilation principles and practices for an underground operation; demonstrate basic knowledge of gases found in underground operations; and demonstrate knowledge of unsupported ground and the purpose of scaling.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Level 3
Set up, advance and maintain services for hydraulic monitor sub-levels
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
12633 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: set up and advance an hydraulic monitor; maintain ventilation, air and water services according to instructions received; and maintain other support services as instructed; in an underground mine. The person is required to assess all working situations for personal safety and safety of others and equipment beyond the instructions received.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Describe mobile machines and operate a mobile machine in an underground operation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7148.
21279 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the operational features, performance, and limitations of mobile machines; describe safe work practices and conditions for operating mobile machines; check readiness of a mobile machine for use; load and transport people and materials using a mobile machine; and unload and shut down a machine, and complete documentation, in an underground operation.
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Describe and operate a diesel haul truck in an underground operation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7154.
21816 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the operational characteristics, performance, and limitations of a diesel haul truck; describe safety systems and conditions for operating a diesel haul truck; check readiness and operate a diesel haul truck; and unload and shut down a diesel haul truck, and complete documentation, in an underground operation.
Standard-setting body:
Describe and operate a shuttle car in an underground operation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7158.
21819 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the operational characteristics and performance of a shuttle car; describe safety systems and conditions for operating a shuttle car; check readiness and operate a shuttle car; and unload and shut down a shuttle car, and complete documentation, in an underground operation.
Standard-setting body:
Maintain and install services for an underground operation
Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 8919.
21821 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: check task and equipment requirements before going underground; maintain ventilation services; maintain water services; maintain compressed air services; maintain strata support services; deliver and store electrical equipment and cables; and supply other materials and equipment, and complete documentation, in an underground operation.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate introductory knowledge of ground support and geology at an underground operation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
28798 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate introductory knowledge of: geological features and forces; and ground support, at an underground operation.
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Demonstrate introductory knowledge of mining methods and equipment for underground operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
28799 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate introductory knowledge of mining methods and equipment for underground operations.
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Transport people and equipment in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
7148 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operational characteristics and performance of mobile machines; explain environmental and safety systems for working with mobile machines; determine transportation needs and responses; confirm availability of plant and journey schedules; check documentation and readiness of vehicle for journey; follow special procedures for the carriage of flammable, explosive, and hazardous substances; collect load; and deliver, unload, and complete documentation; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Operate a load haul dump machine with attachments in an underground operation
Version 8
7151 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the operational characteristics and performance of a load haul dump (LHD) machine; describe safe work practices and conditions for operating an LHD machine; check readiness and operate an LHD machine; and unload and shut down an LHD machine, and complete documentation, in an underground operation.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Transport material using an underground haul truck in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
7154 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operational characteristics and performance of an underground haul truck; explain environmental and safety systems for working with the machine; operate machine; and shut down, park, list defects, and complete documentation; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Transport material using a shuttle car in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
7158 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operational characteristics and performance of a shuttle car; explain environmental and safety systems for working with the machine; operate machine; and shut down, park, list defects, and complete documentation; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Describe and operate a feeder breaker in an underground operation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 9
7160 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the operational characteristics and performance of a feeder breaker; describe safe work practices and conditions for operating a feeder breaker; check readiness and operate a feeder breaker; and shut down a feeder breaker and complete documentation, in an underground operation.
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Maintain services of an underground workplace
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
8919 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is specifically designed for entry level people and all maintenance actions will be by direction or under supervision. People credited with this unit standard are able to: check maintenance requirements and equipment to be used for the specified task; maintain ventilation and water services according to instructions received; and maintain other support services as instructed; in an underground mine. The person will be required to assess all working situations for personal safety, and safety of others and equipment beyond the instructions received.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Level 4
Test for gas in an underground extraction site
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
12632 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: check gas testing requirements; measure gases, and mixtures of gases found, and identify potential for harm to life and site; disperse gas; and demonstrate knowledge of emergency evacuation and notification procedures; in an underground extraction site.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Describe and operate a longhole drill in an underground operation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 7
13358 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the operational characteristics and performance of a longhole drill; describe safe work practices and conditions for operating a longhole drill; check readiness and operate a longhole drill; and shut down a longhole drill and complete documentation, in an underground operation.
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Operate BG174 oxygen breathing apparatus in a confined area with an irrespirable atmosphere
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
16696 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: relate the physiology of respiration to conditions in an irrespirable atmosphere; explain the principles and working mechanisms of a BG174 oxygen breathing apparatus; use a BG174 in an irrespirable atmosphere in a mine; decommission set, clean, reassemble, apply negative test and store BG174 in accordance with Mines Rescue Service (MRS) procedures; and clean and store associated equipment and undergo debriefing session.
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Describe, develop, and maintain basic ventilation systems for an underground coal mine
Version 5
17705 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the basic principles and practices of ventilation; develop basic ventilation circuits; read and interpret a basic ventilation plan; measure, maintain, and document ongoing airflow, air quantity, and air quality; measure gases and describe their impact in an underground coal mine; and demonstrate knowledge of fires, spontaneous combustion, and hazardous atmospheres in underground coal mines.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of fluid power systems used in underground mines
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 1
18704 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of compressed air and hydraulic plant and equipment used in underground mines.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Describe and operate closed circuit breathing apparatus in an underground operation
Version 6
19858 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the physiology of respiration in relation to conditions in an underground operation and the use of closed circuit breathing apparatus; describe the working mechanisms and principles of the closed circuit breathing apparatus; operate a closed circuit breathing apparatus in an underground operation; decommission, clean, reassemble, test, and store closed circuit breathing apparatus; and complete documentation.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 14
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Recover buried equipment in underground mines
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
19860 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out operational plan for underground mine recovery operations involving buried equipment; secure unstable ground in the operational area; check and set up equipment for the plan and type of underground recovery operation; connect and use recovery equipment to implement operational plan in underground mines; clean, recommission, test, and store used recovery equipment; and complete documentation and carry out a debriefing.
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Describe and operate CABA in an underground mine
Version 5
19863 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the physiology of respiration and the effects of an irrespirable atmosphere, in relation to conditions in an underground mine and the use of CABA; describe the working mechanisms and function of a CABA; operate a CABA in an underground mine; decommission, clean, assemble, test, and store a CABA; and complete documentation.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Describe, install, and reassess support systems for an underground operation
Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7147.
21278 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the forces that act at depth to influence the stability of openings in rock and strata; describe the principles of proactive and reactive support systems; describe ground conditions and support mechanisms for an underground operation; describe opening dimensions for an underground operation; install roof and sides supports in an underground operation; and reassess roof and sides, and ensure documentation is completed.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Test for gases, interpret findings, and demonstrate knowledge of follow-up actions in an underground coal mine
Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 12632.
21281 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in an underground coal mine: evaluate gas testing requirements; demonstrate the methods and equipment used for measuring and interpreting gases and mixtures of gases, and describe the potential harm to personnel and the environment; evaluate and describe methods of dispersing gas; and demonstrate knowledge of evacuation and notification procedures in the case of a gas incident.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of development and extraction plant and methods for underground coal mining
Version 3
21662 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: development plant and equipment; development methods; extraction plant and equipment; and extraction methods used in underground coal mines.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Describe and operate pipejacking and microtunnelling equipment in an underground operation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5
21663 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the ground conditions, geology, soil, and rock associated with pipejacking and microtunnelling operations; describe the operational characteristics and performance of pipejacking and microtunnelling equipment; describe the safety requirements for working with pipejacking and microtunnelling operations and equipment; describe the processes for maintaining and monitoring ground stability in pipejacking and microtunnelling operations; manage electrical, hydraulic, and compressed air energy reticulation systems and equipment used in pipejacking and microtunnelling operations; and carry out end-of-shift shutdown procedures and documentation requirements for pipejacking and microtunnelling operations, in an underground operation.
Standard-setting body:
Describe and operate a continuous miner to cut and extract in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7150.
21813 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the operational characteristics and performance of a continuous miner; describe safety systems and conditions for operating a continuous miner; describe extraction systems using a continuous miner and product transport methods; interpret a shift plan, outline the briefing, and plan for the shift; operate a continuous miner; and park and shut down a continuous miner, list defects, and complete documentation, in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
Describe and operate a powered mobile drill rig to drill a blast pattern in an underground operation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7152.
21814 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the elements and characteristics of a powered mobile drill rig; describe safety systems and conditions for operating a powered mobile drill rig; select blast design and mark out face to be drilled; select drilling equipment and carry out drilling operations; and park and shut down a powered mobile drill rig, report defects, and complete documentation, in an underground operation.
Standard-setting body:
Install roof and side supports using a powered mobile drill rig in an underground operation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7153.
21815 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the elements and characteristics of a powered mobile drill rig; describe safety systems and conditions for operating a powered mobile drill rig; install roof and sides support; select drilling equipment, support type, and anchors types, and carry out drilling and support operations; and park and shut down a powered mobile drill rig, report defects, and complete documentation, in an underground operation.
Standard-setting body:
Describe and operate a hand-held drill borer to drill to blast in an underground operation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7155.
21817 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the operational characteristics and performance of a hand-held drill borer; check and describe working place conditions and safety equipment for operating a hand-held drill borer; mark out and drill face in accordance with blast design; select drilling equipment; operate a hand-held drill borer; and remove and store drilling equipment, record and report defects, and complete documentation, in an underground operation.
Standard-setting body:
Describe, drill, and install support systems with a hand-held drill borer in an underground operation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7156.
21818 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the operational characteristics and performance of a hand-held drill borer; describe working place conditions and safety equipment for operating a hand-held drill borer; prepare roof, sides, and floor for installation; select drilling equipment; operate a hand-held drill borer; select and install strata support system; and remove and store drill borer equipment, record and report defects, and complete documentation, in an underground operation.
Standard-setting body:
Describe and operate a hydromonitor in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7159.
21820 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the operational characteristics and performance of a hydromonitor; describe safe workplace procedures associated with operating the hydromonitor; describe the extraction plan for the shift; operate hydromonitor; and shut down the hydromonitor, list defects, and complete documentation, in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
Position, set up, and maintain services for hydromonitor sub-levels in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 12633.
21822 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: position and set up hydromonitor and associated services in an underground mine; set up and maintain auxiliary ventilation where a hydromonitor is placed; set up and maintain other hydromonitor support services; and store spare materials and equipment for hydromonitor operation, in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
Describe and operate a roadheader to cut and extract in an underground operation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7157.
21824 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the operational characteristics and performance of a roadheader; describe safety systems and conditions for operating a roadheader; describe cutting and mining methods using a roadheader, and cut material transport systems; interpret a shift plan, outline the briefing, and plan for the shift; operate a roadheader; and park and shut down a roadheader, list defects, and complete documentation, in an underground operation.
Standard-setting body:
Describe, develop, and maintain basic ventilation systems for a non-coal underground operation
Version 1
30899 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to, for a non-coal underground operation: describe the basic principles and practices of ventilation; develop basic ventilation systems; read and interpret a basic ventilation plan; measure, maintain, and document ongoing airflow, air quantity, and air quality; measure gases and describe their impact in a non-coal underground mine or tunnel; and demonstrate knowledge of fires and hazardous atmospheres in non-coal underground operations.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Test for gases, interpret findings, and demonstrate knowledge of follow-up actions in a non-coal underground operation
Version 1
30900 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to, for a non-coal operation: evaluate gas testing requirements; demonstrate the methods and equipment used for measuring and interpreting gases and mixtures of gases, and describe the potential harm to personnel and the environment; evaluate and describe methods of dispersing gas; and demonstrate knowledge of evacuation and notification procedures in the case of a gas incident.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Assess and support roof and sides of an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
7147 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: assess condition of roof and sides; select type of support mechanism required; install roof and sides support; and reassess roof and sides, return equipment, and complete documentation; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Cut and extract using a continuous miner with or without remote control in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
7150 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operational characteristics and performance of a continuous miner machine with or without remote control; explain environmental and safety systems for working with the machine; describe the plan for the shift; advance heading or roadway; shut down, park, list defects, and complete documentation; and describe extraction systems, using the machine; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Drill to blast using a jumbo in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5
7152 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operational characteristics and performance of a jumbo; explain environmental and safety systems for working with the machine; select blast design and mark out face to be drilled; select relevant drilling equipment and carry out drilling operations; and shut down, park, list defects, and complete documentation; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Drill and bolt using a jumbo in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
7153 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operational characteristics and performance of a jumbo; explain environmental and safety systems for working with the machine; prepare roof and sides; select relevant drilling equipment and carry out drilling and bolting operations; and shut down, park, list defects, and complete documentation; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Drill to blast using a hand held drill borer in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5
7155 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operational characteristics and performance of a hand held drill borer or electrical drill borer; explain environmental and safety systems for working with the machine; mark out and drill face in accordance with blast design; select relevant drilling equipment and carry out drilling operations; and remove and store drill borer, list defects, and complete documentation; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Drill and bolt using a hand held drill borer in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
7156 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operational characteristics and performance of a hand held drill borer; explain environmental and safety systems for working with the machine; prepare roof and sides; select relevant drilling equipment and carry out drilling and bolting operations; remove and store drill borer, list defects, and complete documentation; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Cut and extract using a road header with or without remote controls in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
7157 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operational characteristics and performance of a road header; explain environmental and safety systems for working with the machine; describe the plan for the shift; advance heading or roadway; shut down, park, list defects; and complete documentation; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Cut and extract using an hydraulic monitor in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
7159 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operational characteristics and performance of an hydraulic monitor; explain environmental and safety systems for working with the machine; describe the plan for the shift; advance heading; shut down, list defects, and complete documentation; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Demonstrate ability to maintain and repair electrical equipment in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
7161 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the regulatory framework controlling the use of electricity; demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply safe electrical operational practices; describe and use intrinsically safe and flameproof equipment; and maintain and repair electrical equipment, and complete documentation; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Describe and operate a winding engine in an underground extractive site
Version 7
7164 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the operational characteristics and performance of a winding engine; describe safe work practices and conditions for operating a winding engine; check readiness and operate a winding engine; unload and shut down a winding engine and complete documentation, in an underground mine extractive site.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Install tracks and ballast for rope and locomotive haulage systems in an underground extractive site
Version 7
7165 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare foundations and carry out plan of work; install sleepers and rails; and lay ballast, in an underground extractive site.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Design blasting layouts and carry out shotfiring in an underground coal mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 9
8921 Unit Standard 30 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: determine factors which influence the layout design for blasting; determine blast design; design shot loading and firing; load and fire shots; carry out post-shotfiring procedures; and plan for dealing with deteriorated explosives, in an underground coal mine.
Standard-setting body:
Level 5
Demonstrate knowledge of geology for underground extraction
Version 5
15666 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the geological nature of a mineral orebody or deposit in relation to underground extraction methods, and the effects of geological features on underground mining methods and mine planning.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of tunnelling methods, and selection of plant and equipment for tunnelling
Version 4
15669 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of geological features in relation to tunnelling methods; describe support requirements and potential hazards in tunnels; and demonstrate knowledge of tunnelling methods and selection of plant and equipment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Show ability to manage old workings and other sources of danger in underground extraction sites
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 1
17746 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the reasons why old workings are a danger and describe methods of safely approaching and working through them; explain the type of mine structures and mining activities required to safely work in proximity to, and through old workings; describe the dangers and causes of outbursts and methods for managing them in underground coal mines; and describe the documentation and reporting requirements for approaching and working through old workings and for outburst management; in the extractive industries.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Design and maintain effective ventilation systems for a non-coal underground operation
Version 2
30898 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to, for a non-coal underground operation: explain the principles and practices of ventilation; design ventilation circuits, and select and position ventilation control devices; read and interpret a ventilation plan; explain how the ventilation system is established; measure, maintain, and document ongoing air velocity, air quality, and air quantity; measure gases and mixtures of gases, and interpret results and explain the effects; and explain the primary causes and control mechanisms for fires and hazardous atmospheres.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 14
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Design and maintain effective ventilation systems for an underground coal mine
Version 9
7145 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to, for an underground coal mine: explain the principles and practices of ventilation; design ventilation circuits, and select and position ventilation control devices; read and interpret a ventilation plan; explain how the ventilation system is established; measure, maintain, and document ongoing air velocity, air quality, and air quantity; measure gases and mixtures of gases, and interpret results and explain the effects; and explain the primary causes and control mechanisms for fires, spontaneous combustion, and hazardous atmospheres.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Level 6
Evaluate ground conditions and support methods for maintaining stability in underground operations
Version 5
15662 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of rock mechanics; evaluate ground support requirements for underground operations; and demonstrate knowledge of monitoring and evaluating the performance of ground support systems.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of mining methods for underground coal
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 21823 were replaced by unit standard 30904.
15668 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of geological features of underground coal formations in relation to mining methods; describe support requirements and potential hazards in coal mines; demonstrate knowledge of underground coal mining development methods, and underground coal extraction methods.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of mining methods for metalliferous mines
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 15660 were replaced by unit standard 30903.
15670 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of geological features of metalliferous ore bodies in relation to mining methods; describe support requirements and potential hazards in metalliferous mines; demonstrate knowledge of metalliferous mine development methods; and demonstrate knowledge of metalliferous extraction methods.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate specialist underground survey techniques
Version 5
17741 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: set sight lines; set up laser for vertical and horizontal control; profile underground openings; transfer bearings, position and level into a mine; and monitor movement in the mine.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Survey and draw an underground extractive site plan
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 17745 were replaced by unit standard 29087.
17742 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan the survey; prepare self and team to go underground; conduct the survey; and reduce data and prepare plan for an underground extractive site.
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Demonstrate knowledge and evaluate the design of an effective ventilation system in an underground mine
Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7169.
21280 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: design parallel ventilation circuits; evaluate and describe the selection and design of a main ventilation fan for an underground mine; describe hazards associated with underground dust and methods used for their mitigation; describe spontaneous combustion and methods of detection, mitigation, and control in an underground coal mine; and demonstrate knowledge of hazards relating to coal outbursts and coal seam gas, and methods for evaluating and managing them.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 114
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Design an effective ventilation system in an underground mine
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
7169 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate ability to design parallel ventilation circuits; describe hazards associated with coal dust and methods used for their mitigation; and describe spontaneous combustion and how it can be mitigated, detected, and controlled; in an underground mine.
Standard-setting body:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation - NZ Extractive ITO (EXITO)
Data as at 2024-04-25 23:01:13.2