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
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Surveying equipment may include:
magnetic compass
tape measure
lines
plumb bob
theodolite
'dumpy' level
Markings may include:
timber posts
steel pickets
claim number
details of the person/company who will be applying for the mineral claim
Claim boundaries may include:
trenches
pegs
posts
rock/stone structure
Description and diagram of the claim may include:
reference points and measured distances and angles to the proposed claim
location of all corners of the proposed claim
length of all sides between the corners
bearings of all sides taken from magnetic north and arrows pointing in the direction in which the bearings were taken
arrow showing direction of magnetic north
information on all neighbouring claims that have a common border
other information required by local legislation
Serving a notice may be by:
post
personally
through the Mining Registrar or equivalent
Legislation may include Acts and regulation dealing with:
mining regulation
mining safety and health
mine inspection
OHS
explosives
environment
Native Title
machinery
Required documents and information may include:
application forms
survey map and information
copy of notice to the landholder
identification
lodgement fee
a description, prepared in the manner prescribed by the regulations, of the land over which the mining lease is sought
an assessment of the mineral bearing capacity of the land and of the extent of any mineral deposits in that land
particulars of the financial resources available to the applicant
particulars of the technical advice available to the applicant
particulars of the program of work proposed to be carried out by the applicant on the area of land over which the mining lease is sought

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 establishing a mining claim
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of establishing a mining claim
working with others to undertake and complete the establishment of a mining claim that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of establishing a mining claim 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 establishment of a mining claim
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.