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, 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
Site services may include:
water
wastewater
compressed air
fire fighting
fuel/oil
electrical
waste disposal
site monitoring systems
sanitation
communication systems
A site service system includes the functions of:
installation
operations
protection
maintenance
monitoring and recording
reporting process
environmental control (spontaneous combustion, gas, noise, water, heat, dust)
protection systems (guarding, fire protection and suppression, electricity, lightning protection and flame arrestors, ventilation in explosives magazines and earthing)
Infrastructure may include:
fabrication and construction areas
servicing areas
refuelling points
workshops/garages (underground and surface)
cutting and welding stations
dams
explosives magazines
training facility
bathrooms
HV switch rooms
lamp cabin
laboratory
storehouses
equipment storage areas
on-site residential housing
site access (road, rail, air)
battery charging rooms
water treatment plant
sewerage treatment plant
offices
emergency facilities (First Aid, fire and rescue)
coal preparation plant
stockpile
coal load out
control room
site security
"Fixed Plant"
Systems may include:
Ancillary support systems which may include, but are not limited to:
site plans
signage
stores systems
roadway maintenance
drilling (raise boring, bore hole and inseam drilling)
Emergency response systems which may include:
refuge chambers and changeover stations
designated escape ways
places of safety
alarm systems
guidance systems
emergency communication systems
escape apparatus and systems
sites rescue capability
first response stations
quick fill stations
Protection systems which may include, but are not be limited to:
explosion barriers
electrical protection
compressed air protection
hydraulic protection
environment protection (stone dusting and dust suppression)
mechanical protection
frictional ignition protection
isolation systems
guarding
Reticulation system which may be electrical or mechanical and may include:
water management
pumping of solids
fluid reticulation and storage
material reticulation and storage (hydraulic, electric, water, inert and seam gas, and compressed air)
Communication systems which may include, but are not limited to:
oral
phones/DAC
radios/PED
telemetry
Reporting and recording systems which include site requirements and consist of:
phones
radios
computer systems
oral and written
tagging and access control
Hazards is defined as:
a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss
Risk is defined as:
the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood
Site procedures are also known as:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
safe working procedures
safe operating procedures
standard working procedures
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

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 applying and monitoring of site services and infrastructure systems
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient applying and monitoring of site services and infrastructure systems
working with others to plan, prepare and applying the site services and infrastructure systems
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying the site services and infrastructure systems
evidence of the consistent successful applying and monitoring of site services and infrastructure 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 a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the 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 apply the site services and infrastructure systems
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying the site services and infrastructure systems
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.