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
codes of practice
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Mine site historical information may include:
existence of previous workings within the mine
hydrology
over and underlying rock types
permeability of rocks and faults
physical property testing results of rock, overburden, underburden materials
seismic activity
sedimentology aspects of the mine site relating to subsidence
fissures and water sources
water pumped from mine
Resources may include:
skilled personnel
bolts, cable and grout
face drilling equipment
power systems
mine services
special application equipment
budgetary requirements
geologists, hydrogeologists, geotechnicians, mine planners
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
Geological and hydrogeological information includes that related to:
direction and competency of faults
joints, cleats or other fractures
induced collapse
intrusions and deformities
over and underlying rock types, inter-seams
permeability of rocks and faults
physical properties of all materials in ground, dump or slope
subsidence
fissures and water sources
weak zones within operating faces, permanent batters, dumping slopes
Stress includes:
horizontal and vertical tectonic induced stress
mining induced stress
primary and secondary stress fields
Safe operating procedures are also known as:
safe working procedures, standard operating procedures (SOP) and 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 establishment and maintenance of surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options and the selection of systems that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
consistent and timely establishment and maintenance of surface mining ground control and slope stability 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 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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and the selection of surface mining ground control and slope stability systems that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
consistent and timely gaining of approval of surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.