Unit of competency Outline
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Rehabilitate small mine site
Rehabilitate small mine site
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICAR302A
RIICAR302A
State Code
WB152
WB152
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/10/2011
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
06/10/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the rehabilitation of small mine sites in the metalliferous mining and extractive industry. It includes: establishing the rehabilitation requirements and plan; and rehabilitating the site.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish rehabilitation requirements and plan
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the rehabilitation of small mine sites
- 1.2. Identify rehabilitation and vegetation removal requirements from recognised rehabilitation standards, environmental requirements, applicable codes and instructions
- 1.3. Inspect site to determine impact of mining or other operations and specific rehabilitation requirements
- 1.4. Identify natural water flow/water courses around the site
- 1.5. Ensure removal of all recoverable equipment no longer required
- 1.6. Identify specific equipment, materials and operations required to rehabilitate the site
- 1.7. Identify, address and report hazards associated with the rehabilitation operation
- 1.8. Determine and plan sequence to minimise rehabilitation time and residual damage to meet environmental care principles, statutory body requirements and applicable OHS and fire safety regulations, policies and precautions
2. Rehabilitate site
- 2.1. Observe and follow OHS procedures, practices, policies, and precautions
- 2.2. Adhere to site environmental concerns in accordance with relevant national, state, and local legislation and/or regulations
- 2.3. Select and use equipment and materials for rehabilitation
- 2.4. Remove abandoned materials and rubbish from site
- 2.5. Restore surface in accordance with rehabilitation plan
- 2.6. Remove residual mullock to designated location
- 2.7. Establish run-off and drainage channels to approximate natural drain lines in accordance with rehabilitation plan
- 2.8. Maintain communication with other personnel and external authorities to ensure effective rehabilitation of the site
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
Australia standards
code of practice
Vegetation may include:
introduced plants
garden plants
exotic plants
Equipment and materials may include:
steel plate or grids
steel or plastic pipes
fencing
steel mesh
steel posts
barbed wire
earth bank
padlocks
steel pins
Legislation may include Acts and Regulation dealing with:
mining safety and health
mine inspection
OHS
explosives
environment
Native Title
Rehabilitation plans may include requirements for:
drainage
posts and tags
trenches
mine shafts
auger holes
mullock
rubbish
planting of plants and vegetation
Communications may include:
radio
telephone
audible signals (bells, whistles, sirens)
physical signals
written and verbal means
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australia standards
code of practice
Vegetation may include:
introduced plants
garden plants
exotic plants
Equipment and materials may include:
steel plate or grids
steel or plastic pipes
fencing
steel mesh
steel posts
barbed wire
earth bank
padlocks
steel pins
Legislation may include Acts and Regulation dealing with:
mining safety and health
mine inspection
OHS
explosives
environment
Native Title
Rehabilitation plans may include requirements for:
drainage
posts and tags
trenches
mine shafts
auger holes
mullock
rubbish
planting of plants and vegetation
Communications may include:
radio
telephone
audible signals (bells, whistles, sirens)
physical signals
written and verbal means
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 rehabilitating small mine sites
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the rehabilitation of small mine sites
working with others to undertake and complete the rehabilitation of small mine sites that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of the rehabilitation of small mine sites 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.
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 requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the rehabilitation of small mine sites
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
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 rehabilitating small mine sites
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the rehabilitation of small mine sites
working with others to undertake and complete the rehabilitation of small mine sites that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of the rehabilitation of small mine sites 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.
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 requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the rehabilitation of small mine sites
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH036 | RIICAR302D | Rehabilitate small mine site | Unit of competency |