AN160142 – Gold Mining Engineering and Maintenance Award

APPENDIX I

KALGOORLIE CONSOLIDATED GOLD MINES PTY LTD

The conditions prescribed in this Appendix apply to Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd and its employees engaged in the classifications set out herein and, to the extent of the provisions contained herein, replaces any other provision of the Award.

1. - ARRANGEMENT

1. Arrangement
2. Structural Efficiency
3. Classification Structure and Definitions
4. Training
5. Wages
6. Allowance
7. Additional Payment

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 on 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 Appendix provided such duties are not designed to promote de-skilling.

(2) The parties to this Appendix, the Amalgamated Metal Workers and Shipwrights Union of Western Australia (hereinafter 'the Union') and Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd, are committed to co-operating positively to increase the efficiency, productivity and international competitiveness of the enterprise and its employees and to enhance the career opportunities and job security of employees in the enterprise.

(3) A consultative committee will be established appropriate to the size, structure and needs of the enterprise. Measures raised by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd, employees or the Union for consideration consistent with the objectives of subclause (2) hereof shall be processed through that consultative committee and the procedures established for this purpose.

(4) Measures raised for consideration consistent with subclause (2) hereof shall be related to implementation of the new classification structure, the facilitative provisions contained in this Appendix and matters concerning training and, subject to subclause (5) hereof, any other measures consistent with the objectives of subclause (2) of this Appendix.

(5) Without limiting the rights of either Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd or the Union to arbitration, any other measure designed to increase flexibility sought by any party shall be subject to the following requirements:

(a) The majority of employees affected by the change must genuinely agree to the change.

(b) No employee shall lose ordinary time earnings as a result of the change.

(c) The Union shall be involved in discussions in Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd about such measures, and in the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.

(d) The Union shall not unreasonably oppose any such agreement.

(e) Any agreement shall be subject to approval by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.

3. - CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE AND DEFINITIONS

(1) The following classifications and definitions shall supersede Clause 21. - Definitions of this Award and subclause (1) of Clause 5. - Wages of this Appendix. It is agreed by the parties to this Appendix that the following classifications specify skill and training standards and broad areas of work. The definitions recognise national qualifications outlined by the Australian Council of Tertiary Awards and the standards set by the National Training Board and other standards recognised and accredited in Western Australia by the appropriate State Training Authority (i.e. State Employment and Skills Development Authority [hereinafter 'SESDA'] and Industrial Employment and Training Council [hereinafter 'IETC']).

(2) Classifications are based on the progressive acquisition of modules of skill and/or training and form the career path which determines the pay rate structure. Through SESDA and the training providers, appropriate credits or exemptions will be given for training already completed, or experience and skills already obtained.

(3) The structure recognises that credit for skill and formal training is transferable from one classification to the next. Reclassification on the basis of skills obtained through means other than training accredited by SESDA will be subject to the testing and competency standards set down and recognised in Western Australia by SESDA and shall be in accordance with the training clause contained in this Appendix.

(4) Transition/Implementation Period and Arrangements:

(a) Duration:

It is agreed between the parties that the transition/implementation period shall be completed within six months after finalisation of the skills inventory.

(b) Objective:

The objective of this transition/ implementation period is -

(i) To enable all parties to this Appendix to familiarise themselves with the new wage classification and definition structure.

(ii) For Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd to apply (subject to the transitional arrangements below) the new wage, classification and definition structure set out in this Appendix in place of existing arrangements as defined in Clause 21. - Definitions of this Award and subclause (1) of Clause 5. - Wages of this Appendix.

(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 11 January 1991 an employee's new wage group shall be determined in accordance with subclause (1) of Clause 5. - Wages of this Appendix.

(ii) Transfer to the new classification structure and definitions shall be assisted by the Award Restructuring Implementation Manual for Western Australia, as agreed to by the Metal Trades Federation of Unions, WA and the Confederation of Western Australian Industry.

(iii) The parties shall undertake appropriate consultation in accordance with Clause 2. - Structural Efficiency of this Appendix.

(iv) Upon transition to the new classification structure, subject to sub-paragraph (iii) hereof, employees will perform work in accordance with the new classification and definitions set out in this Appendix in lieu of definitions currently set out in Clause 21 of this Award.

(v) Any disputes in relation to the transition/implementation of the new wage, classification and definition structure shall be handled by the Consultative Committee and if unable to be resolved shall be referred to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.

(d) Reclassification will be according to the following principles:

(i) Employees will transfer to the new classification structure without loss of ordinary pay in accordance with a schedule agreed between the parties which will 'line-up' the classifications with the new levels.

(ii) Reclassification to any higher level shall be contingent upon such additional work being available and required to be performed within the Gold Industry.

(iii) In the event that there is a claim for reclassification by an existing employee to a higher level under the new structure on the ground that the employee possesses equivalent skill and knowledge gained through on-the-job experience or on any other ground the following principles shall apply:

(aa) The parties shall agree on a disputes avoidance procedure to be followed.

(bb) Agreed competency standards and testing procedures shall be established by the parties in conjunction with the Department of Technical and Further Education (hereinafter 'TAFE') and SESDA for all levels in the new classification structure and the parties shall be assisted by the agreed Award Restructuring Implementation Manual for Western Australia.

(cc) The testing procedures referred to in (bb) above shall be undertaken by an independent third party recognised by SESDA and/or the National Training Board - e.g. TAFE.

(e) Review:

(i) Prior to the expiration of the six-month period, the parties will consult and make any changes to the classification structure.

(ii) At the expiration of the six-month period, Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd will be required to have completed the transitional phase.

(5) New Classification Structure:

Wage	Classification Title	Minimum Training
	Group	Requirement
C7	Engineering Tradesperson	Post Trade Certificate
	Special Class - Level II	or Formal Equivalent
C8	Engineering Tradesperson	Completion of 66% of
	Special Class - Level I	qualification for C7
C9	Engineering Tradesperson	Completion of 33% of
	- Level II	qualification for C7
C10	Engineering Tradesperson	Trade Certificate or
	- Level I	Engineering
		Certificate III
C11	Engineering Employee -	Engineering
	Level IV	Certificate II
C12	Engineering Employee -	Engineering
	Level III	Certificate I
C13	Engineering Employee -	In-house Training
	Level II
C14	Engineering Employee -	Up to 38 hours
	Level I	induction training

(6) Definitions:

Wage Group C14:

Engineering Employee - Level I

(Relativity to C10 - 78%)

An Engineering Employee - Level I is an employee undertaking up to 38 hours induction training which may include information on the plant or mine site, conditions of employment, introduction to supervisors and fellow workers, training and career path opportunities, plant layout, work and documentation procedures, occupational health and safety, equal employment opportunities and quality control/assurance.

An employee at this Level performs routine duties essentially of a manual nature and, to the level of his/her training -

(a) Performs general engineering labouring and cleaning duties.

(b) Exercises minimal judgement.

(c) Works under direct supervision.

(d) Is undertaking structured training so as to enable him/her to perform work at C13 level.

Wage Group C13:

Engineering Employee - Level II

(Relativity to C10 - 82%)

An Engineering Employee - Level II has completed up to three months' structured training so as to enable the employee to perform work within the scope of this level.

An employee at this Level performs work above and beyond the skills of an employee at C14 and to the level of his/her training -

(a) Works under direct supervision, either individually or in a team environment.

(b) Understands and undertakes basic quality control/assurance procedures including the ability to recognise basic quality deviations and faults.

(c) Understands and utilises engineering maintenance procedures.

Indicative of the set of tasks which an employee at this Level may perform are the following:

Assembles components using basic written, spoken and/or diagrammatic instructions in an assemble environment.

Basic soldering or butt and spot welding skills or cutting scrap with oxy-acetylene blow pipe.

Uses selected hand tools.

Cleans boilers.

Maintains simple records.

Uses hand trolleys and forklifts.

Assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with tradespersons and supervisor/trainers.

Wage Group C12:

Engineering Employee - Level III

(Relativity to C10 - 87.4%)

An Engineering Employee - Level III has completed an Engineering Certificate I or equivalent training to enable him/her to perform work within the scope of this Level.

At this Level an employee performs work above and beyond the skills of an employee at C13 and to the level of his/her training -

(a) Is responsible for the quality of his/her own work, subject to routine supervision.

(b) Works under routine supervision, either individually or in a team environment.

(c) Exercises discretion within his/her level of skills and training.

Indicative of the set of tasks which an employee at this Level may perform are the following:

Assembles and installs pipework not involving trade skills.

Operates engineering machines and equipment which requires exercising skills and knowledge beyond that of an employee at Level C13.

Non-trade engineering skills.

Basic tracing and sketching skills.

Basic keyboard skills.

Advanced soldering techniques.

Operation of mobile equipment, including forklifts, hand trolleys, pallet trucks, overhead cranes and winch operation relating to engineering maintenance.

Ability to measure accurately.

Assists one or more tradespersons.

Welding which requires the exercise of knowledge and skills above Level C13.

Assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with tradespersons and supervisor/trainers.

Wage Group C11:

Engineering Employee - Level IV

(Relativity to C10 - 92.5%)

An Engineering Employee - Level IV has completed an Engineering Certificate II or equivalent training so as to enable the employee to perform work within the scope of this Level.

At this Level an employee performs work above and beyond the skills of an employee at C12 and to the level of his/her training -

(a) Works from complex instructions and procedures.

(b) Assists in the provision of on-the-job training to a limited degree.

(c) Co-ordinates work in a team environment or work individually under general supervision.

(d) Is responsible for assuring the quality of his/her own work.

Indicative of the set of tasks which an employee at this Level may perform are the following:

Uses precision measuring instruments.

Machine setting, loading and operation.

Rigging (certificated).

Use of tools and equipment within the scope of (basic non-trades) maintenance.

Computer operation at a level higher than that of an employee at C12 level.

Intermediate keyboard skills.

Basic engineering and fault-finding skills.

Basic quality checks on the work of others.

Operation of a wider range of mobile equipment relating to engineering maintenance than in C12 including the possession of the necessary statutory licences and/or certificates.

Has a knowledge of Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd operations as it relates to production processes.

Assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with tradespersons and supervisor/trainers.

Wage Group C10:

Engineering Tradesperson - Level I

An Engineering Tradesperson - Level I holds a Trade Certificate or a Tradesperson's Rights Certificate as an -

Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical/Electronics) - Level I; or

Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) - Level I; or

Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication) - Level I

and is able to exercise the skills and knowledge of that trade.

An Engineering Tradesperson - Level I works above and beyond an employee at C11 and to the level of his/her training -

(a) Understands and applies quality control techniques.

(b) Exercises good interpersonal and communication skills.

(c) Exercises keyboard skills at a level higher than C11.

(d) Exercises discretion within the scope of this grade.

(e) Performs work under limited supervision, either individually or in a team environment.

(f) Operates all lifting equipment incidental to his/her work.

(g) Performs non-trade tasks incidental to their work.

(h) Performs work which, while primarily involving the skills of the employee's trade, is incidental or peripheral to the primary task and facilitates the completion of the whole task. Such incidental or peripheral work would not require additional formal technical training.

Wage Group C9:

Engineering Tradesperson - Level II

(Relativity to C10 - 105%)

An Engineering Tradesperson - Level II is an -

Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical/Electronics) - Level II; or

Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) - Level II; or

Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication) - Level II

who has completed the following training requirement:

33% of the modules towards an appropriate Post Trade Certificate or the equivalent accredited qualification.

An Engineering Tradesperson - Level II works above and beyond a Tradesperson at C10 and to the level of his/her training -

(a) Exercises the skills attained through satisfactory completion of the training prescribed for this classification, according to subclause (1) of this clause.

(b) Exercises discretion within the scope of this grade.

(c) works under general supervision, either individually or in a team environment.

(d) Understands and implements quality control techniques.

(e) Provides trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team.

(f) Exercises trade skills relevant to specific requirements of the enterprise at a level higher than Engineering Tradesperson - Level I.

Tasks which an employee at this level may perform are subject to the employee having the appropriate Trade and Post Trade Training to enable the particular tasks to be performed.

Wage Group C8:

Engineering Tradesperson Special Class - Level I

(Relativity to C10 - 110%)

A Special Class Engineering Tradesperson - Level I means an -

Engineering Tradesperson Special Class (Electrical/Electronics) - Level I; or

Engineering Tradesperson Special Class (Mechanical) - Level I; or

Engineering Tradesperson Special Class (Fabrication) - Level I

who has completed the following training requirement:

66% of the modules towards an appropriate Post Trade Certificate or the equivalent accredited qualification.

An Engineering Tradesperson Special Class - Level I works above and beyond a Tradesperson at C9 and to the level of his/her training -

(a) Exercises the skills attained through satisfactory completion of the training prescribed for this classification, according to subclause (1) of this clause.

(b) Provides guidance and assistance as part of a work team.

(c) Assists in the provision of training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.

(d) Understands and implements quality control techniques.

(e) Works under limited supervision, either individually or in a team environment.

The following set of tasks are indicative of what an employee at this Level may perform, subject to the employee having the appropriate Trade and Post Trade Training to enable the particular tasks to be performed:

Exercises high precision trade skills using various materials and/or specialised techniques.

Performs operations on a CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Drafting/Computing Aided Manufacturing) terminal in the performance of routine modifications to NC/CNC (Numerical Control/Computer Numeric Control) programme.

Installs, repairs, maintains, tests, modifies, commissions and/or fault/finds complex machinery and equipment which utilises hydraulic and/or pneumatic principles and, in the course of such work, reads and understands hydraulic and pneumatic circuitry which controls fluid power systems.

Works on complex or intricate circuitry which involves examining, diagnosing and modifying systems comprising interconnected circuits.

Wage Group C7:

Engineering Tradesperson Special Class - Level II

(Relativity to C10 - 115%)

A Engineering Tradesperson Special Class - Level II means an -

Engineering Tradesperson Special Class (Electrical/Electronics) - Level II; or

Engineering Tradesperson Special Class (Mechanical) - Level II; or

Engineering Tradesperson Special Class (Fabrication) - Level II

who has completed the following training requirement:

an appropriate Post Trade Certificate or the equivalent accredited qualification.

An Engineering Tradesperson Special Class - Level II works above and beyond a Tradesperson at C8 and to the level of his/her training -

(a) Exercises the skills attained through satisfactory completion of the training prescribed for this classification, according to subclause (1) of this clause.

(b) Is able to provide trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team.

(c) Provides training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.

(d) Understands and implements quality control techniques.

(e) Works under limited supervision, either individually or in a team environment.

The following set of tasks are indicative of what an employee at this Level may perform, subject to the employee having the appropriate Trade and Post Trade Training to enable the particular tasks to be performed:

Works on machines or equipment which utilise complex mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic circuitry and controls, or a combination thereof.

Works on machinery or equipment which utilises complex electrical/electronic circuitry and controls.

Works on instruments which make up a complex control system which utilises some combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical or fluid power principles.

Applies advanced computer numerical control techniques in machining or cutting or welding or fabrication.

Exercises intermediate CAD/CAM skills in the performance of routine modifications to programmes.

Works on complex or intricate interconnected electrical circuits at a Level above C8.

Works on complex radio/communication equipment.

NB: The Post Trade Certificate referred to in this definition is not directly comparable with existing post-grade qualifications and the possession of such qualifications does not itself justify classification of a tradesperson to this Level.

4. - TRAINING

(1) The parties to this Appendix recognise that in order to increase efficiency, productivity and international competitiveness of the enterprise, a greater commitment to training and skill development is required. Accordingly, the parties commit themselves to -

(a) developing a more highly skilled and flexible workforce;

(b) providing employees with career opportunities through appropriate training to acquire additional skills; and

(c) removing barriers to the utilisation of skills acquired.

(2) Following proper consultation in accordance with Clause 2. - Structural Efficiency in this Appendix, Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd shall develop a training programme consistent with -

(a) the current and future skill needs of the enterprise;

(b) the size, structure and nature of the operations of the enterprise;

(c) the need to develop vocational skills relevant to the enterprise and employees of Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd covered by this Award, through courses conducted by accredited educational institutions and providers.

(3) The Consultative Committee shall have a charter which clearly states its role and responsibilities, for example:

(a) formulation of a training programme and availability of training courses and career opportunities to employees;

(b) dissemination of information on the training programme and availability of training courses and career opportunities to employees;

(c) the recommending of individual employees for training and reclassification contingent upon such additional training being required by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd;

(d) monitoring and advising management and employees regarding the ongoing effectiveness of the training.

(4) (a) Where, as a result of consultation in accordance with Clause 2. - Structural Efficiency of this Appendix and/or with the employee concerned, it is agreed that additional training in accordance with the programme developed pursuant to subclause (2) of this clause should be undertaken by an employee, that training may be undertaken either on or off the job and if the training is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee concerned shall not suffer any loss of ordinary time pay.

(b) Any costs associated with standard fees for prescribed courses and prescribed textbooks (excluding those textbooks which are available in the technical library of Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd) incurred with the undertaking of training shall be reimbursed by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd upon production of evidence of such expenditure. Provided that reimbursement shall be on an annual basis, subject to the presentation of reports of satisfactory progress.

(c) Travel costs incurred by an employee undertaking training in accordance with this clause, which exceed those normally incurred in travelling to and from work, shall be reimbursed by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd.

(5) Subclauses (2), (3) and (4) of this clause shall operate as interim provisions and shall be reviewed by the Consultative Committee after a period of nine months. In the meantime, the parties shall monitor the effectiveness of those interim provisions in encouraging the attainment of the objectives detailed in subclause (1) hereof.

5. - WAGES

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

Occupation	Rate Per Week	Arbitrated Safety Net Adjustment	Total Rate Per Week
	$	$	$
Driller and/or Screwer	314.60	142.00	456.60
Motor Attendant	314.60	142.00	456.60
Electrical Installer	363.20	142.00	505.20
Linesperson -
Grade 1 - i.e. with not less than three years’ experience as a linesperson	363.20	142.00	505.20
Grade 2 - i.e. with less than three years’ experience as a linesperson	345.00	142.00	487.00
Pipe Fitter	329.00	142.00	471.00
Coppersmith	363.20	142.00	505.20
Blacksmith	363.20	142.00	505.20
Electrical Fitter	363.20	142.00	505.20
Fitter	363.20	142.00	505.20
Motor Mechanic	363.20	142.00	505.20
Turner and/or Machinist	363.20	142.00	505.20
Oxy-acetylene and Electrical Welder	363.20	142.00	505.20
Pattern Maker	374.30	142.00	516.30
Drill Doctor	327.40	142.00	469.40
Boilermaker	363.20	142.00	505.20

(b) 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.

6. - ALLOWANCES

In lieu of the allowances otherwise expressed in Clause 5. - Wages, Clause 8. - Overtime, Clause 9. - Continuous Shift Employees, Clause 14. - Shifts, Clause 20. - Special Rates and Provisions, the following allowances shall be paid:

		$
Clause 5.- Wages:
	Subclause (2) Leading Hand Allowance
	(i)	20.40
	(ii)	30.60
	(iii)	39.70
	Subclause (5)(a) Tool Allowance
	(i)	12.20
	(ii)	12.20
Clause 8.- Overtime:
	Subclause (6) Meal Allowance	6.85
Clause 9.- Continuous Shift Employees:
	Subclause (6) Meal Allowance	6.85
Clause 14.- Shifts:
	Subclause (2) Shift Allowance	11.30
Clause 19 - Special Rates and Provisions
	Subclause (1) Height Money	2.20
	Subclause (3) Dirt Money	0.45
	Subclause (4) Welding Money	0.34
	Subclause (6) Heat Money
	(a)	0.45
	(b)	0.55
	Subclause (7) Confined Space Money	0.55
	Subclause (8) Fumes Money	0.56

7. - ADDITIONAL PAYMENT

In addition to the wage rates set out in Clause 5 hereof, an amount of $93.80 per week shall be payable for all purposes of the award.