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.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
instrument/equipment manual
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Instruments and field equipment may include:
motors
generators
two way radios
mobile communications equipment
theodolite
satellite navigation system
memory magnetometer
gravity meter
IP transmitter and receiver
tem transmitter and receiver
gamma spectrometer
seismograph
well logger
data logger
portable PC
Operating conditions may include:
day and night
laboratory
field environment
dry and wet
stable ground
broken ground
various natural landscapes
working over old underground workings and voids
Potential risks and hazards may include:
abandoned equipment
adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires, extreme heat)
chemicals
contaminants (dust, noise, etc)
equipment
fences
materials
personnel
pot holes
unsafe ground
vehicles
old workings
Maintenance of instruments/equipment may include:
replacing 'remove and replace' components
lubrication
working adjustments to tolerances
cleaning and storing
completing usage records
Legislation may include Acts and Regulation dealing with:
mining safety and health
mine inspection
OHS
explosives
Environmental issues may include:
drainage
dust
emissions
flora and fauna
hazardous chemicals
noise
run-off
spills
waste management and disposal
water quality

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 operating and maintaining instruments and field equipment
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of instrument and field equipment operation and maintenance
working with others to undertake and complete the operation and maintenance of instruments and field equipment that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of instrument and field equipments operation and maintenance that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
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.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
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.
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 requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the operation and maintenance of instruments and field equipments
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.