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
Equipment may include:
compactor
dust suppression equipment
grader
integrated tool carrier
loader
roller
trucks
water trucks
recommended/required PPE
Dust suppression and extraction methods may include:
mobile/fixed sprays
screens (vent doors, vent blinds)
use of water trucks
ventilation bags operational
watering down site
Road material may include:
bitumen
concrete
emulsified oils
gravel
raise borer muck
road base aggregate
sand
select fill
stabilisers and other dust suppressants
Legislation may include Acts and regulation dealing with:
mining safety and health
mine inspection
OHS
explosives
Potential risks and hazards may include:
contaminants (metals, steel rods, vehicles, chemical/physical)
drains
dropper pipes and firing lines
dust
failure to erect barricades and signage
fires
open holes
other equipment and personnel
slippery roads
spillage
unsafe ground
Environmental issues may include:
dust
exhaust emissions
gas emissions
noise
Road may include:
all main travel ways
cross cuts
ore body roads
road
Road surface may include:
fill
flat bedrock
sand
sub-base
Road preparations may include:
clearing
levelling
stripping
Access ways may include:
drives and cross cuts
Drainage may include:
berm
netting
ponds
pumping system
shoulder drains
side drains
sub soil drainage
sumps
T pieces
Checks on road may include:
equipment removed from site
for loose material
relevant personnel notified
surface checks
whether signage and/or barricades have been erected or taken down

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 constructing and maintaining underground roads
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of underground road construction and maintenance
working with others to undertake and complete the construction and maintenance of underground roads that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of underground road construction 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 construction and maintenance of underground roads
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.