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
design criteria
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Design criteria may include:
safest possible design
lowest capital cost
lowest operating cost
most dependable design
most efficient design
most flexible design
Inspection of conditions may include:
ground conditions at the bottom of the shaft
the presence of a shaft pillar
the amount of support required
proximity of workings in neighbouring claims
potential for slope of the land to allow surface water to flow into mine shafts
Surface facilities may include:
temporary stockpiles
loading facilities
generator sets
compressors
work benches
hoisting equipment
Legislation may include Acts and Regulation dealing with:
mining safety and health
mine inspection
OHS
explosives
environment
Factors covered by the Mine Safety Management Plan may typically include:
document control
hazard management
risk assessment and control
emergency response
training
safe work procedures
maintenance
work environment
control of persons
fitness for work
accident and incident reporting
Log book is a record of day-to-day activities which may include:
hazard identification and implemented controls
hazards reported and their rectification
daily routine inspections
pre-start equipment checks
training carried out (including inductions)
injuries/accidents
maintenance
contractors
mine environment

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