Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Interpret is defined as:
understanding of what is needed by the person within their job role
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Communications may include:
radio/PED
telephone/DAC
telemetry
oral
written
computers
runners
Resources may include:
internal site services and resources
contractors
local community
Inspectorate
police
Mines Rescue Service
fire brigades
ambulance
hospitals
critical incident stress debriefing organisations
media
district check inspector
other sites
entrapment procedures
Incidents can be caused by:
explosion
fire
strata failure
inrush
outburst
irrespirable atmosphere
environmental incident
hazardous chemicals
explosives
vehicle accidents
wind blast
failure of ventilation control devices/appliances
Incidents can be identified as:
minor accident
major accident or fatality
underground explosion
fire
ignition
outburst
inrush
spontaneous combustion
surface fire which disrupts operations
environmental incidents
bomb threat
terrorist attack
high potential incidents
biological incidents
sabotage
Emergency preparedness and response data may include:
gas levels and trends
change in temperature
change in ventilation
visibility
escape route conditions
status of caches, quick fill stations and first response stations
root cause of the emergency incident
status of communication equipment
status of monitoring equipment
location and condition of persons
hazards identified on escape
Audit is defined as:
a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives
Equipment refers to that needed to control the incident and may include:
self escape and first response equipment
fire fighting equipment
rescue equipment
mining equipment
transport
specialised equipment from external sources
monitoring and analysis equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the application and monitoring of surface operations emergency preparedness and response systems
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application and monitoring of surface operations emergency preparedness and response systems
working with others to plan, prepare and conduct surface operations emergency preparedness and response systems
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in surface operations emergency preparedness and response systems
evidence of the consistent successful application and monitoring of surface operations emergency preparedness and response systems
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to plan, prepare and conduct surface operations emergency preparedness and response
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the surface operations emergency preparedness and response
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.