Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Extractive Industries and Metalliferous Mining unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Metalliferous Mining |
Metalliferous Mining - Operations |
24470, 24473 |
Metalliferous Mining - Processing |
24474-24476, 24478-24485, 24487, 26750-26759 |
|
Extractive Industries |
Extractive Industries Management |
7143, 7144, 8899, 15658, 16686, 16687, 17691, 17692, 17693, 17695, 17744, 21151, 23545, 23550, 23648, 25876-25884, 26855, 26856 |
Surface Extraction |
8897, 8902, 8904, 8905, 8909, 8911, 8916, 8917, 15663-15665, 15667, 16694, 16695, 17992, 21153-21156, 22341, 22342, 22344-22346, 27238-27242 |
|
Underground Extraction |
7145, 7146, 7151, 7160, 13358, 15662, 15666, 17705, 21278-21281, 21629, 21661, 21663, 21813-21822, 21824, 22057 |
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published 18 June 2015
Planned review date 31 December 2019
Summary
MITO’s Extractives Governance Group and Working Groups, which include elected representation from industry and Tertiary Education Organisations, considered the content of these unit standards in conjunction with the development of new New Zealand qualifications for Extractives. The review also considered recommendations by the recently appointed New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners. The Board of Examiners advises the WorkSafe board about the health and safety competency requirements for workers in the extractives industry – a key recommendation of the Royal Commission on the Pike River Tragedy. These competency requirements include standards from the Extractives Industries subfield.
The review of these standards has resulted in updated outcomes and evidence requirements that reflect current industry practice. The review has also re-aligned the levels to ensure they reflect the NZQF level descriptors, and to ensure they will accord rationally with the Graduate Profile Outcomes in the New Zealand qualifications.
The Governance Group has endorsed the changes made to the standards.
Main changes
· Standards from the Metalliferous Mining – Processing domain were moved to the Extractive Industries Management domain so that they can be used by more than one sector.
· Standards 8897, 8898, and 8911 from the Surface Extraction domain were designated expiring and replaced by standard 28794 in the Extractive Industries Management domain.
· Standards 8902, 8922, 17992, and 21156 were moved from the Surface Extraction domain to the Extractive Industries Management domain.
· Standards 24470 and 24473 were moved from the Metalliferous Mining – Operations domain to the Extractive Industries Management domain.
· The level for 12 standards were changed to better align with the NZQF level descriptors.
· The credit value of 33 standards was amended.
· Five standards were designated expiring.
· Four standards were replaced.
· Nine new standards were developed.
· Purpose statements, entry requirements, explanatory notes, outcomes, evidence requirements, and range statements were updated to ensure they are fit for purpose and to ensure clarity for users.
· The titles of standards were amended to reflect changes made.
The last date for assessment of superseded versions of these standards is 31 December 2017. Results will not be accepted where the assessment date is after the last date for assessment of the superseded version of the standard.
Category C and D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2017
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
Current consent for |
Consent extended to |
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Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Domain |
Surface Extraction |
Any |
Standard |
8922 |
2 |
Standard |
28794 |
3 |
|||
4 |
Standards |
8902, 17992 |
5 |
||
5 |
Standard |
21156 |
5 |
||
Domain |
Extractive Industries Management |
4 |
Standard |
15658, 28983 |
5 |
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Engineering and Technology> Extractive Industries> Surface Extraction
Engineering and Technology> Extractive Industries> Extractive Industries Management
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
8897
8898
8911 28794 |
Adjust jaws on crushing plant for extractive industries Adjust cone crusher on crushing plant for extractive industries Operate a static primary crushing plant Operate crushers at an extractive site |
3
3
2 3 |
10
10
12 8 |
C
C
C |
|
8902 |
Prepare and implement safety plans for surface face and benching operations Prepare a safety inspection plan for extractive operations |
4
5 |
4 |
B |
|
8922 |
Conduct safety checks prior to equipment usage at an extractives site Conduct safety checks before and after equipment use at an extractive site |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
17992 |
Select, design, maintain, and manage stockpiles at an extraction site Select, design, maintain, and manage stockpiles at an extractive site |
4
5 |
15 |
B |
|
21156 |
Plan, implement, and describe surface extraction production to minimise environmental impacts Demonstrate knowledge of planning and managing extraction to minimise environmental impacts |
5 |
15 |
B |
|
Engineering and Technology> Metalliferous Mining > Metalliferous Mining – Operations
Engineering and Technology> Extractive Industries> Extractive Industries Management
24470 |
Assess ground conditions in a metalliferous mine Assess ground conditions at an extractive site |
3 |
4 |
B |
24473 |
Respond to local emergencies and incidents in a metalliferous mine Respond to local emergencies and incidents at an extractive site |
3
4 |
5 |
B |
Engineering and Technology> Extractive Industries> Extractive Industries Management
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
7143 |
Inspect and report on extractive site and operations Inspect and report on safety and operations at an extractive site |
5 |
10 |
B |
7144 |
Review and implement plans for ongoing operations of an extractive site Review plans and recommend changes for ongoing operations at an extractive site |
5 |
15 |
B |
8899 |
Plan storage for product processed at extractive sites Operate and maintain stockpile storage for product processed at extractive sites |
4 |
8 |
B |
15658 |
Select excavation and transportation plant for surface extraction Demonstrate knowledge of the selection of excavation and transportation plant and equipment for surface extraction |
4
5 |
8 |
B |
16686 |
Conduct an incident investigation at an extraction site Conduct an incident investigation at an extractive site |
5 |
8 |
B |
16687 |
Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous substances at an extractive site |
3 4 |
3 5 |
B |
17691 |
Use mathematics to solve problems in an extractive industries workplace |
4 |
15 |
B |
17692 |
Use advanced mathematics to solve problems in an extractive industries workplace |
5 |
15 |
B |
17693 |
Explain and determine water flow, select pumps, and structures for an extraction site Explain and determine water flow, and describe the selection of pumps and structures for an extractive site |
6 |
20 |
B |
17695 |
Attach, lift, move, and place loads using mobile plant |
3 |
10 |
B |
17744 |
Read and interpret an underground extractive site plan Read and interpret an extractive site plan |
4 |
5 |
B |
21151 |
Demonstrate knowledge of planning rehabilitation operations of an extractives site Demonstrate knowledge of planning rehabilitation operations for an extractive site |
6 |
15 |
B |
23545 |
Investigate and analyse mine incidents Investigate and analyse extractive site incidents |
7 6 |
20 |
B |
23550 |
Manage the mine ventilation system at an extractive site |
7 |
30 |
B |
23648 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and follow safe working practices at an extractive site |
3 |
5 |
B |
25876 |
Describe the effects of an extractives site on the environment and related requirements and responsibilities Describe the effects of an extractive site on the environment and related requirements and responsibilities |
3 |
4 |
B |
25877 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the environmental effects of a specific extractives site and related legislative requirements Demonstrate knowledge of the environmental effects of a specific extractive site and related legislative requirements |
5 |
6 |
B |
25878 |
Demonstrate knowledge of crushing and screening plant for extractive industries |
4 3 |
15 3 |
B |
25879 |
Select crushing and screening plant and describe the selection criteria for screens for extractive industries Select crushing and screening plant for extractive industries |
5 |
10 |
B |
25880 |
Use simple maths to solve extractives related problems |
2 |
4 |
B |
25881 |
Operate conveyors at an extractives site Operate conveyors at an extractive site |
3 |
5 |
B |
25882 |
Inspect and maintain conveyors at an extractives site Inspect and maintain conveyors at an extractive site |
4 |
8 |
B |
25883 |
Operate screens at an extractives site Operate screens at an extractive site |
3 |
3 |
B |
25884 |
Inspect and maintain screens at an extractives site Inspect and maintain screens at an extractive site |
4 |
3 |
B |
26855 |
Analyse Human Factors present in workplace practices to determine how they contribute to incidents at an extractive site Analyse Human Factors present in workplace practices at an extractive site |
5
4 |
10 |
B |
26856
28983 |
Carry out the risk management processes at an extractive site Carry out the risk management process at an extractive site |
4
5 |
10
10 |
C |
28792 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of requirements and procedures to minimise environmental impact at an extractive site |
4 |
4 |
New |
28793 |
Conduct safety inspections for extractive operations |
4 |
4 |
New |
28795 |
Inspect and maintain crushers at an extractive site |
4 |
8 |
New |
28796 |
Demonstrate knowledge of a social licence to operate for an extractive site |
5 |
3 |
New |
28982 |
Develop standard operating procedures for an extractive site |
5 |
5 |
New |
Engineering and Technology> Extractive Industries> Surface Extraction
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
8904 |
Produce product using a mobile crushing plant |
4 |
25 10 |
B |
8905 |
Construct and maintain access roads within surface extraction sites Demonstrate knowledge of construction and maintenance of roads within a surface extraction site |
3 |
3
5 |
B |
8909 |
Maintain working surfaces at surface extraction sites Demonstrate knowledge of the maintenance of working surfaces at a surface extraction site |
2 |
2 |
B |
8916 |
Operate secondary and tertiary crushing plant |
4 |
25 15 |
B |
8917 |
Operate haul trucks safely for surface work at an extractive site |
3 |
12 6 |
B |
14960 |
Describe and operate a ladle carrier at a slag extraction site |
3 |
20 |
D |
14961 |
Describe and operate a dock truck at a slag extraction site |
3 |
20 |
D |
14962 |
Describe and operate a coil fork at a slag extraction site |
3 |
20 |
D |
15663 |
Design and maintain stockpiles and sloping surfaces in surface excavations and stockpiles Demonstrate knowledge of the design and maintenance of stockpiles and sloping surfaces at surface extraction sites |
6 |
20 |
B |
15664 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the geological nature of surface extraction sites Demonstrate introductory knowledge of geology at surface extraction sites |
3 |
5 |
B |
15665 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the geology of surface extraction |
4 |
5 |
B |
15667 |
Demonstrate knowledge of extraction methods and the effects of geological features on these methods Demonstrate knowledge of surface extraction methods and the effects of geological features on these methods |
5 |
10 |
B |
16694 |
Control quality of aggregate produced by mobile and static plant Control quality of product from operation of mobile and static sizing plant |
3 4 |
4 |
B |
16695 |
Create a safety management system document for an extractive site |
5 |
3 |
D |
21153 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of dewatering, pump maintenance, and cleaning settling ponds at extraction sites Demonstrate and apply knowledge of dewatering, pump maintenance, and settling ponds at an extractive site |
3 |
12
5 |
B |
21154
21156 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of procedures to minimise environmental impact at an extraction site Demonstrate knowledge of planning and managing surface extraction to minimise environmental impacts (Recommended alternative standard) |
5
5 |
7
15 |
D |
21155 |
Review consent conditions and demonstrate knowledge of the use of water at surface extraction sites Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the use of water at a surface extraction site |
3
4 |
10
7 |
B |
22341 |
Operate a wheeled dozer safely for surface work at an extractive site |
3 |
15 8 |
B |
22342 |
Operate a track type tractor safely for surface work at an extractive site |
3 |
20 10 |
B |
22344 |
Describe, prepare, and operate recovery equipment at an extractive site |
3 |
20 10 |
B |
22345 |
Operate an articulated dump truck safely for surface work at an extractive site |
3 |
15 8 |
B |
22346 |
Operate a water truck safely for surface work at an extractive site |
3 |
12 6 |
B |
27238 |
Operate a wheeled loader safely for surface work at an extractive site |
3 |
15 8 |
B |
27239 |
Operate an excavator safely for surface work at an extractive site |
3 |
15 8 |
B |
27240 |
Operate a mechanical rockbreaker safely for surface work at an extractive site |
3 |
12 6 |
B |
27241 |
Operate a motor grader safely for surface work at an extractive site |
3 |
20 10 |
B |
27242 |
Operate an excavator at the face safely for surface work at an extractive site |
3 |
10 5 |
B |
28797 |
Review consent conditions and describe how to prepare a water management plan for a surface extraction site |
5 |
10 |
New |
Engineering and Technology> Extractive Industries> Underground Extraction
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
7145 |
Design, establish, and maintain effective ventilation systems for an underground mine Design and maintain effective ventilation systems for an underground operation |
5 |
20 |
B |
7146 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge and ability required to work in an underground mine Demonstrate basic knowledge and ability required to work in an underground operation |
2 |
6 |
B |
7151 |
Operate a load haul dump machine with attachments in an underground mine Operate a load haul dump machine with attachments in an underground operation |
3 |
20 10 |
B |
7160 |
Describe and operate a feeder breaker in an underground extractive site Describe and operate a feeder breaker in an underground operation |
3 |
15 5 |
B |
13358 |
Describe and operate a longhole drill for underground extraction Describe and operate a longhole drill in an underground operation |
4 |
12 10 |
B |
15662 |
Evaluate ground conditions and design support methods for underground mines and tunnels Evaluate ground conditions and demonstrate knowledge of design of support methods for underground operations |
6 |
20
15 |
B |
15666 |
Demonstrate knowledge of geology for underground extraction |
4 5 |
10 |
B |
17705 |
Describe, develop, and maintain basic ventilation systems for an underground mine or tunnel Describe, develop, and maintain basic ventilation systems for an underground operation |
4 |
15 |
B |
21278 |
Describe, install, and reassess support systems for an underground mine |
4 |
15 |
B |
21279 |
Describe mobile machines and operate a mobile machine in an underground extractive site Describe mobile machines and operate a mobile machine in an underground operation |
3 |
20 10 |
B |
21280 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and design an effective ventilation system in an underground mine Demonstrate knowledge and evaluate the design of an effective ventilation system in an underground mine |
6 |
20 |
B |
21281 |
Interpret and test for gases in an underground extraction site |
4 |
15 |
B |
21629 |
Evaluate and implement plans to manage old workings and inundations in underground sites Evaluate plans to manage old workings and inundations in underground sites |
5 |
10 |
B |
21661 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of electrical reticulation plant and equipment in underground mines Demonstrate knowledge of the use of electrical reticulation plant and equipment in underground operations |
4 |
10
7 |
B |
21663 |
Describe and operate pipejacking and microtunnelling equipment in an underground mine Describe and operate pipejacking and microtunnelling equipment in an underground operation |
4 |
20 |
B |
21813 |
Describe and operate a continuous miner to cut and extract in an underground mine |
4 |
35 20 |
B |
21814 |
Describe and operate a powered mobile drill rig to drill a blast pattern in an underground mine Describe and operate a powered mobile drill rig to drill a blast pattern in an underground operation |
4 |
10 |
B |
21815 |
Install roof and side supports using a powered mobile drill rig in an underground mine Install roof and side supports using a powered mobile drill rig in an underground operation |
4 |
10 6 |
B |
21816 |
Describe and operate a diesel haul truck in an underground mine Describe and operate a diesel haul truck in an underground operation |
3 |
20 10 |
B |
21817 |
Describe and operate a hand held drill borer to drill to blast in an underground mine Describe and operate a hand held drill borer to drill to blast in an underground operation |
4 |
10 5 |
B |
21818 |
Describe, drill, and install support systems with a hand held drill borer in an underground mine Describe, drill, and install support systems with a hand-held drill borer in an underground operation |
4 |
10 |
B |
21819 |
Describe and operate a shuttle car in an underground mine Describe and operate a shuttle car in an underground operation |
3 |
20 10 |
B |
21820 |
Describe and operate an hydromonitor in an underground mine Describe and operate a hydromonitor in an underground mine |
4 |
20 15 |
B |
21821 |
Supply, maintain, deliver, and store services for an underground mine Maintain and install services for an underground operation |
3 |
15 |
B |
21822 |
Position, set up, and maintain services for hydromonitor sub-levels in an underground mine |
4 |
15 8 |
B |
21824 |
Describe and operate a roadheader to cut and extract in an underground mine Describe and operate a roadheader to cut and extract in an underground operation |
4 |
35 20 |
B |
22057 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fluid power systems used in underground mines and tunnels Demonstrate knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic power systems used in underground operations |
4 |
10
7 |
B |
28798 |
Demonstrate introductory knowledge of ground support and geology at an underground operation |
3 |
5 |
New |
28799 |
Demonstrate introductory knowledge of mining methods and equipment for underground operations |
3 |
3 |
New |
Engineering and Technology> Metalliferous Mining> Metalliferous Mining – Processing
Engineering and Technology> Extractive Industries> Extractive Industries Management
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
24474 |
Handle reagents for transportation, storage, mixing and usage in a metalliferous mine Handle reagents for transportation, storage, mixing, and use at an extractive site |
2 |
5 |
B |
24475 |
Operate heat exchangers that form part of a heating, cooling or refrigeration system in a metalliferous mine Operate heat exchangers that form part of a heating, cooling, or refrigeration system at an extractive site |
2 |
3 |
B |
24476 |
Operate raw material feed systems in a metalliferous mine Operate raw material feed systems at an extractive site |
2 |
4 |
B |
24478 |
Prepare for metal casting, and cast ingots, in a metalliferous mine Cast ingots at an extractive site |
3 |
3 |
B |
24479 |
Conduct calcinations activities in a metalliferous mine Conduct calcinations activities at an extractive site |
3 |
2 |
B |
24480 |
Conduct electrowinning/electrorefining operations in a metalliferous mine Conduct electrowinning/electro-refining operations at an extractive site |
3 |
5 |
B |
24481 |
Conduct elution processes in a metalliferous mine Conduct elution processes at an extractive site |
3 |
10 |
B |
24482 |
Conduct gold room operations in a metalliferous mine Conduct gold room operations at an extractive site |
3 |
10 |
B |
24483 |
Conduct leaching process in a metalliferous mine Conduct leaching process at an extractive site |
3 |
15 |
B |
24484 |
Conduct milling/grinding in a metalliferous mine Conduct milling/grinding at an extractive site |
3 |
15 |
B |
24485 |
Conduct thickening and clarifying process in a metalliferous mine Conduct thickening and clarifying process at an extractive site |
3 |
7 |
B |
24487 |
Operate furnaces in a metalliferous mine Operate furnaces at an extractive site |
3 |
3 |
B |
26750 |
Operate programmed logic control systems in a metalliferous mine Operate programmable logic control systems at an extractive site |
2 |
4 |
B |
26751 |
Control acid plant operations in a metalliferous mine Control operations in acid plant at an extractive site |
2
3 |
3 |
B |
26752 |
Handle, store and use cyanide in a metalliferous mine Handle, store, and use cyanide at an extractive site |
2 |
5 |
B |
26753 |
Treat and dispose of rejects and tailings in a metalliferous mine Treat and dispose of rejects and tailings at an extractive site |
2 |
2 |
B |
26754 |
Distribute tailings in a metalliferous mine Distribute tailings at an extractive site |
2 |
2 |
B |
26755 |
Monitor tailings dam environment in a metalliferous mine Monitor tailings dam environment at an extractive site |
2 |
2 |
B |
26756 |
Conduct filtering process in a metalliferous mine Conduct filtering process at an extractive site |
3 |
10 |
B |
26757 |
Conduct pressure oxidation in a metalliferous mine Conduct pressure oxidation at an extractive site |
3 |
15 |
B |
26758 |
Conduct flotation process in a metalliferous mine Conduct flotation process at an extractive site |
3 |
15 |
B |
26759 |
Supervise processing operations in a metalliferous mine Supervise processing operations at an extractive site |
5 |
10 |
B |