AN160141 – Gold Mining Consolidated Award 1980

SCHEDULE 6 - KALGOORLIE CONSOLIDATED GOLD MINES PTY LTD

The conditions prescribed in this Schedule apply to Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd, hereafter called the Company, and its employee engaged in the classification set out herein and to the extent of the provisions contained herein replace any other provision of the award.

1. - ARRANGEMENT

1. Arrangement
2. Structural Efficiency
3. Classification Structure and Definitions
4. Wages
5. Training
6. Allowances

2. - STRUCTURAL EFFICIENCY

(1) Arising out of the decision on 8 September 1989 in the State Wage Case and in consideration of the wage increases resulting from the first and second structural efficiency adjustments and arising out of the decision of 17 June 1991 in the State Wage Case, employees are to perform a wider range of duties including work which is incidental or peripheral to their main tasks or functions and the Company may direct an employee to carry out such duties as are within the employee's skill, competence and training as defined in Clause 3. - Classification Structure and Definitions of this Schedule and the Skills Training Code of Practice.

(2) The party named in this Schedule are committed to co-operating positively to increase the efficiency, productivity and international competitiveness of the enterprise and its employees in the enterprise.

(3) A consultative committee will be established appropriate to the size, structure and needs of the enterprise. Committee composition shall be equal numbers of appointed Company representatives and elected employees representatives. Matters raised by the Company, employees or union for consideration consistent with objectives of subclause (2) hereof shall be processed through that consultative committee and the procedures established for this purpose for recommendation to the Company.

(4) Measures raised for consideration consistent with subclause (2) hereof shall be related to the classification structure, matters considering training and any other measure consistent with the objectives of subclause (2) of this Schedule.

3. - CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE AND DEFINITIONS

(1) Clause 37. - Definitions and Schedule 1 - Rates of Pay of this award shall be replaced by the provisions of this Schedule and the Skills Training Code of Practice.

(2) Classifications are based on the progressive acquisition of training modules and/or skills to form the career path which determines the pay rate structure. These structures will be outlined in the Training Manuals developed for each area of the Company's operations.

(3) The structure recognises that credit for skill and formal training is transferable from one classification to the next.

(4) Transition/Implementation Period and Arrangements:

(a) Duration:

It is agreed between the parties that a transition/implementation period shall be complete within six months from completion of the skills analysis exercise.

(b) Objective:

The objective of this transition/implementation period is -

(i) To enable all parties to this Schedule to familiarise themselves with the wage classification and definition and training structure specific to the Company.

(ii) For the Company to apply (subject to the transitional arrangements below) the wage, classification and definition structure set out in this Schedule and the Skills Training Code of Practice (exhibit P1 - No 1242 of 1991) in place of existing arrangements as defined in Clause 37. - Definitions and Schedule 1 - Rates of Pay of this award.

(c) Transitional Arrangements :

In order to assist in making an orderly transition, the following arrangements shall apply:

(i) From the first pay period commencing on or after 24 September 1991 an employee's new wage group shall be determined in accordance with subclause (1) of Clause 4. - Wages of this Schedule.

(ii) Upon transition to the new classification structure, employees will perform work in accordance with the new classifications and definitions set out in this Schedule and the Skills Training Code of Practice (Exhibit P1 - No. 1242 of 1991) in lieu of the classifications and definitions currently set out in Schedule 1 - Rates of Pay and Clause 37. - Definitions respectively of this award.

(iii) For the purpose of transition to the new classification structure, no employee will suffer any loss of ordinary time earnings.

(iv) Any disputes arising from the wage classification and definition structure shall be handled according to the grievance procedure agreed by the Consultative Committee. If such a dispute is unable to be resolved by such a procedure it will be referred to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.

(d) Review :

(i) Prior to the expiration of the six month period, the parties will consult and make any changes to the classification structure considered necessary according to subclause (2) of Clause 2. - Structural Efficiency of this Schedule.

(ii) At the expiration of the six month period, the Company will be required to have completed the transitional phase.

(5) New Classification Structure:

		Weekly Rate	A.S.N.A.	TOTAL
		$	$	$
(a)	Underground Employee:
	Mine Operator Grade 1	311.60	121.00	432.60
	Salvage Man
	Pass Runner
	Pipe Assembler
	Sampler
	Popper Machineman
	Diamond Driller's Assistant
	Air Hoist Operator
	Ventilation Man
	Hydraulic Fill Operator
	Mine Operator Grade 2	321.60	121.00	442.60
	Platelayer
	Loco Operator
	Mechanical Loader Operator
	Scraper Operator
	Braceman
	Platman
	Skipman
	Scaler
	Diesel Service Operator
	Sanitary Man
	Mine Operator Grade 3	338.50	121.00	459.50
	Rock Drill Man
	Powder Monkey
	Long Hole Driller
	Crusher Operator
	Diamond Driller up to 15 Kw
	Timberman
	Mine Operator Grade 4	352.80	121.00	464.00
	Rock Drill Man in Shaft
	Timberman in Shaft
	Diamond Driller over 15 Kw
	Diesel Truck Loader Operator
	Mechanised Rock Bolter
	Mine Operator Grade 5	365.50	121.00	486.50
	Hydraulic Jumbo Drill Operator
(b)	Processing Employees
	Process Operator - Grade 1	291.00	121.00	412.00
	Process Operator - Grade 2	308.00	121.00	429.00
	Process Operator - Grade 3	324.50	121.00	445.50
	Process Operator - Grade 4	340.80	121.00	461.80
	Process Operator - Grade 5	370.90	121.00	491.90
	Process Operator - Grade 6	399.00	121.00	520.00
(c)	Surface Employee
	Surface Operator - Grade 1	291.00	121.00	412.00
	Surface Operator - Grade 2	301.20	121.00	422.20
	Surface Operator - Grade 3	315.30	121.00	436.30
	Surface Operator - Grade 4	361.30	121.00	482.30

The rates of pay in this award include arbitrated safety net adjustments available since December 1993, under the Arbitrated Safety Net Adjustment Principle.

These arbitrated safety net adjustments may be offset against any equivalent amount in the rate of pay received by employees since 1 November 1991 above the rate prescribed in the Award, except where such absorption is contrary to the terms of an industrial agreement.

Increases in rates of pay otherwise made under the State Wage Case Principles, excepting those resulting from enterprise agreements, are not to be used to offset arbitrated safety net adjustments.

4. - WAGES

(1) Until the transitional arrangements outlined in subclause (4) of Clause 3. - Classification, Structure and Definitions of this Schedule have been complied with, the minimum rates of wages per week to employees covered by this Schedule shall be as follows:

(a)	Underground			$	A.S.N.A.$	TOTAL$
	Group 1			300.30	121.00	421.30
	Trucker
	Tool Carrier
	Salvage Man
	Pass Runner
	Group 2			311.60	121.00	432.60
	Pipe Sampler
	Sampler
	Popper Machineman
	Diamond Driller's Assistant
	Air Hoist Operator
	Ventilation Man
	Pump Attendant (as distinct from Pumpman)
	Hydraulic Fill Operator
	Group 3			316.80	121.00	437.80
	Platelayer
	Train Crew
	Mechanical Loader Operator
	Scraper Hauler Operator
	Braceman
	Platman
	Skipman
	Group 4			321.60	121.00	442.60
	Scaler
	Pumpman (engaged in dewatering a mine)
	Group 5			329.60	121.00	450.60
	Rock Drill Man in other places
	Rock Bolter
	Powder Monkey
	Percussion Drill Operator
	Sanitary Man
	Crusher Operator
	Group 6			338.50	121.00	459.50
	Rock Drill Man in rises and winzes
	Raise Drill Operator
	In-the-hole Hammer Operator
	Diamond Driller up to 15 kw
	Timberman
	Group 7			346.70	121.00	467.70
	Rock Drill Man in Shaft
	Timberman in Shaft
	Diamond Driller over 15 kw
	Group 8			352.80	121.00	473.80
	Diesel Truck and Loader Operator
	Diesel Personnel Carrier Operator
	Group 9			365.50	121.00	486.50
	Hydraulic Jumbo Drill Operator
(b)	Surface
	(i)	Mining - Open Cut
		Mine Employee - Grade 1		301.20	121.00	422.20
	(ii)	Ore Processing
		Process Operator - Grade 1		291.00	121.00	412.00
		Process Operator - Grade 2		308.00	121.00	429.00
		Process Operator - Grade 3		324.40	121.00	445.40
		Process Operator - Grade 4		340.60	121.00	461.60
		Process Operator - Grade 5		370.90	121.00	491.90

The rates of pay in this award include arbitrated safety net adjustments available since December 1993, under the Arbitrated Safety Net Adjustment Principle.

These arbitrated safety net adjustments may be offset against any equivalent amount in the rate of pay received by employees since 1 November 1991 above the rate prescribed in the Award, except where such absorption is contrary to the terms of an industrial agreement.

Increases in rates of pay otherwise made under the State Wage Case Principles, excepting those resulting from enterprise agreements, are not to be used to offset arbitrated safety net adjustments.

(iii)	Leading Hand
	(a)	14.35
	(b)	21.60
	(c)	28.10

5. – TRAINING

(1) The parties to this Schedule have recognised the importance of training in the establishment of the Skills Training Code of Practice.

(2) Following consultation in accordance with Clause 2. - Structural Efficiency of this Schedule, the Company will develop a training programme and establish a Training and Skills Manual consistent with the criteria set out in the Skills Training Code of Practice.

6. – ALLOWANCES

In lieu of the allowance otherwise expressed in Clause 6. - Hours of Work, Clause 7. - Shift Work, Clause 8. - Overtime, Clause 11. - Wet Places, Clause 19. - First Aid, Clause 38. - Special Rates and Clause 39. - Industry Allowance, of this award.

		$
Clause 6. - Overtime (Other than Continuous Shift Employees)
	Subclause (6) - Meal Allowance	4.90
Clause 7. - Continuous Shift Employees
	Subclause (7) - Meal Allowance	4.90
Clause 9. - Shift Work
	Subclause (2) - Shift Allowance	7.97
Clause 11. - Wet Places		1.24
Clause 20. - First Aid
	Subclause (4) - First Aid Allowance	1.52
Clause 40. - Special Rates
	Subclause (1) - Height Money	1.07
Clause 41. - Industry Allowance		66.30