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:
major accident or fatality
underground explosion or fire
ignition
rock burst/outburst
spontaneous combustion
environmental incidents
Causes of incidents may include:
explosion
fire
roof fall
strata
inrush
irrespirable atmosphere
Hazchem
explosives
vehicle accidents
wall collapse
wind blast
rupture to gas drainage lines
disruption to ventilation
hot and humid atmosphere
Communications may include:
radio
telephone
telemetry
verbal
written
computers
runners
DAC
PED
signals
Irrespirable atmosphere is considered:
an atmosphere which is unsafe for a person to breathe as a result of either oxygen depletion or the presence of:
toxic fumes
gases
contaminants
Rescue resources and equipment may include:
vehicles/ transport
competent personnel
breathing equipment
safety/emergency equipment
atmosphere monitoring equipment
hydraulic and pneumatic rescue equipment
rope equipment
mining equipment
incident-specific equipment such as body bags
specialised equipment from external sources
monitoring and analysis equipment
refuge/change-over stations
inertisation plant
emergency communication equipment
First Aid/resuscitation equipment
Physical conditions of a mineworker may include:
heat-related illness
injuries from slips/trips/falls
respiratory problems
physical exhaustion
nausea
gas poisoning
excessive oxygen use
Emotional conditions of a mineworker may include:
panic
fright
stress
distress
claustrophobia
anxiety
indecision
impaired judgement
Mine environmental conditions may include:
temperature
humidity
noise
gas levels
dust and air-borne contaminants
condition of roof and sides
water/mud
drive conditions
reduced visibility
Self rescuer/breathing apparatus may include:
self-contained closed oxygen breathing apparatus, including chemically produced oxygen
self-contained open circuit compressed air breathing apparatus
self-contained oxygen based self rescuer

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