NZQA registered unit standard
28799 version 1
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Title
Demonstrate introductory knowledge of mining methods and
equipment for underground operations
Level
3
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
introductory knowledge of mining methods and equipment for
underground operations.
Classification
Extractive Industries > Underground Extraction
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
None.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate introductory knowledge of mining methods and equipment for underground
operations.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Mining methods used during the development phase are explained in terms of
their purpose and function, and the type of equipment used.
Range
three methods;
methods may include but are not limited to – decline, flatbacks,
main roadways, sublevels, rises, panel access, decline access,
incline access, shaft access, gate roads, sub-levels, raises, stone
drives;
equipment may include but is not limited to – jumbo, airleg, drill
borer, roof bolter, load haul dump (LHD), roadheader, continuous
miner, shuttle car, trucks, tunnel-boring machine (TBM), railmounted equipment, conveyor, raise-borer, alimak, explosives.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated) (MITO)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
1.2
Mining methods and equipment used during the production phase are explained
in terms of their purpose, and the type of equipment used.
Range
1.3
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three methods;
methods may include but are not limited to – open stope, shrink
stopes, cut and fill, flatbacks, bord and pillar, longwall, production
blasting, hydromining, hydromonitor operation, panel retreat,
sublevel caving;
equipment may include but is not limited to – production drill rig,
jumbo, airleg, LHD, roadheader, continuous miner, shuttle car,
trucks, TBM, rail-mounted equipment, conveyor, longwall, chargeup units, hydraulic monitor, explosives, pumps.
The energy types used for underground mining methods and equipment are
explained in terms of their purpose, function, and features.
energy types – compressed air, electricity, hydraulics;
features may include but is not limited to – cables, pipelines,
hoses, connections, safety features, isolation and lockout
procedures, reticulation, substations, load centres, motors.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2019
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
18 June 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0114
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which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated) (MITO)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
28799 version 1
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NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated) (MITO)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016