Field           Engineering and Technology

 

Review of unit standards for Extractive Industries

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Extractive Industries

Extractive Industries Management

8903, 15247, 16697, 17692, 17979, 17980, 17982, 17984 -17986, 17989, 17991, 17992, 19737, 19738, 20333, 23546, 23550, 23649, 23650, 24469, 25879, 25880, 31763

Surface Extraction

8891- 8893, 8895, 8901, 8914, 14868, 14870, 16689, 16690, 16694, 17697, 17699, 17981, 17983, 17988, 17990, 17993, 19734 -19736, 22058 - 22060, 22346, 27241

Underground Extraction

7151, 7165

 

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.  

 

Summary

The review of the unit standards listed above was long overdue as this industry has undergone extensive health and safety review resulting in more stringent regulatory requirements identifying specific unit standards required for compliance.  The Technical Advisory Group (TAG), who conducted the review consisted of industry, regulatory bodies and providers who have consent to assess, identified that the unit standards are no longer required for current training programmes.

 

Main changes

 

·         All unit standards have been set to expire.

 

Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2027

 

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 > Extractive Industries Management

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

8903

Maintain screens on production plant at an extractives site

3

5

D

15247

Manufacture ANFO explosives

4

10

D

16697

Deal with mine fires using extinguishing agents

4

3

D

17692

Use advanced mathematics to solve problems in an extractive industries workplace

5

15

D

17979

Describe and operate a belt wagon at an extraction site

4

12

D

17980

Describe and operate a bucket wheel excavator at an extraction site

4

15

D

17982

Describe and operate control rooms at an extraction site

4

15

D

17984

Describe and operate a gravity separation system at an extraction site

4

12

D

17985

Describe and operate high-capacity slurry pumping systems at an extraction site

4

20

D

17986

Describe and operate magnetic separation systems at an extraction site

4

12

D

17989

Describe, operate, and control recyclable water systems at an extraction site

4

12

D

17991

Describe and operate slurry pumping systems at an extraction site

4

20

D

17992

Select, design, maintain, and manage stockpiles at an extractive site

5

15

D

19737

Demonstrate basic knowledge of coal quality assurance

2

5

D

19738

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of coal quality assurance

5

15

D

20333

Describe the legal and operational requirements for an approved handler for Class 1 substances

4

10

D

23546

Research and analyse a current industry issue or opportunity in Minerals Industry Risk Management

7

20

D

23550

Manage the mine ventilation system at an extractive site

7

30

D

23649

Develop, implement, and review maintenance plans for an extractive site

6

20

D

23650

Undertake production planning, monitor, and make recommendations for improvements in production for an extractive site

6

25

D

24469

Apply risk management processes at an extractive site

4

5

D

25879

Select crushing and screening plant for extractive industries

5

10

D

25880

Use simple maths to solve extractives related problems

2

4

D

31763

Demonstrate knowledge of continuing professional development requirements in the extractive industries

2

2

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Extractive Industries > Surface Extraction

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

8891

Carry out hydraulic sand extraction operations

4

12

D

8892

Blend product using a blending plant for extractive industries

4

8

D

8893

Carry out weighbridge operations for extractive industries

3

10

D

8895

Supervise loading out of materials from extractive sites

4

12

D

8901

Make and spread stockpiles for an extractive site

2

3

D

8914

Arrange for laboratory testing of crushed stone and rock aggregates

4

15

D

14868

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate a lime mill processing plant

4

45

D

14870

Operate a rope excavator

3

12

D

16689

Demonstrate knowledge of alluvial gold recovery plant equipment

4

12

D

16690

Evaluate a mine plan, interpret, and execute sampling procedures

4

12

D

16694

Control quality of product from operation of mobile and static sizing plant

4

4

D

17697

Design blasting layouts and carry out blasting operations for construction and infrastructure sites

4

40

D

17699

Describe procedures, plan layouts, assemble, place and fire shots for snow control

4

20

D

17981

Describe and operate a hopper/cable reel car at a surface extraction site

3

6

D

17983

Demonstrate knowledge of emergency shutdown procedures at a sand extractives site

2

6

D

17988

Describe and operate primary feed systems at a sand extraction site

3

10

D

17990

Describe and plan sampling; and collect, store, and transport samples at a surface extraction site

3

15

D

17993

Describe and operate a tailings disposal system at an extractive site

3

12

D

19734

Demonstrate knowledge of and maintain an aerial ropeway at an extractive site

4

15

D

19735

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate an aerial ropeway at an extractive site

3

12

D

19736

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate a coal processing plant

3

10

D

22058

Describe and operate a drying plant at an extractive site

3

10

D

22059

Describe and operate a separate circuit at a lime mill processing plant

4

20

D

22060

Describe and operate moveable conveyors at a surface extraction site

4

15

D

22346

Operate a water truck safely for surface work at an extractive site

3

6

D

27241

Operate a motor grader safely for surface work at an extractive site

3

10

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Extractive Industries > Underground Extraction

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

7151

Operate a load haul dump machine with attachments in an underground operation

3

10

D

7165

Install tracks and ballast for rope and locomotive haulage systems in an underground extractive site

4

10

D