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
Incidents may include those associated with:
heights
depths
plant and equipment entrapment
light vehicles
heavy vehicles
mining equipment
transport equipment
shafts and winders
toxic environment
Safety equipment may include:
breathing apparatus
industrial clothing
thermal suits
face shields
eye protection
respiratory protection
safety footwear
Hazards may include:
environmental
electrical
smoke
chemicals
toxic atmosphere/gases
loss of visibility
volatile substances
heat
heights/depths
ground/wall collapse
unstable ground
engulfment
bulk fuel storage
fuel transportation
unsafe working practices
explosives
Action plans may include:
extrication equipment requirements
personnel capability and numbers
duties assigned to extrication and support personnel
extrication strategy and procedures
safety equipment requirements
communications methods and protocols
risk assessment requirements
emergency procedures
life support arrangements
transport
contingency plans
Extrication equipment may include:
hydraulic rescue equipment
pneumatic lifting equipment
crowbars
hand tools
hacksaws
abrasive saws
cutting equipment
Tirfor
oxygen therapy/resuscitation equipment
rescue boards
First Aid equipment
roping equipment
ladders
Communications may include:
reports
2-way radio
telephone
mobile phone
hand signals
runners
light signals
Incident Control:
has overall planning, approval and control of an incident
Medical personnel may include:
doctors
ambulance officers
paramedics
site medical officer
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Returning equipment to operational readiness may include:
inspection
cleaning
repair
replacement/re-fill

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 extricating casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient extricating of casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines
working with others to extricate casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely extrication of casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines 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 extricate casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.