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.
Interpret is defined as:
the understanding needed by the person within their job role
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
Transport systems include capacities for personnel, equipment/materials and product and may be:
wheeled
railed
tracked
skidded
conveyor
product slurry pumped
shaft and drift winding based
Transport items may include:
rubber tyred man transport
multipurpose vehicles
load haul dump
forklifts
skid steer loader
grader
locomotives (electric/diesel)
rail mounted personnel carriers
rolling stock
drift haulage systems
monorail
shearer carriers
personnel carriers
chock recovery vehicles (mules)
mine dozer
head gear
cages
skips
winding apparatus
communications
control system discharge
loading facilities
counter balances
conveyor belts
drive heads
tail ends
transfer points
surge bins
inter seam bins
fabricated bins
chain conveyors
batching stations
dewatering systems
water reticulation pumping stations
Production Equipment (manual or remote control) may include:
shearer
armoured face conveyor
pantech
hydraulic roof supports
stage loader
face drill rigs
shuttle cars
ram cars
ratio/breaker feeders
breaker line support
roof bolters (mobile and hand held)
rib bolters
road header
continuous miners
in-seam miners
high wall miners
auger miners
loaders
shotfiring
hydraulic mining
Hazard is defined as:
a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss
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
Site documentation andtraining policy may include:
legislative requirements
management plans
procedures
Audit is:
the process by which validation of procedures, processes and systems is assured
Maintenance may be divided into:
predictive/preventative/scheduled
compliance
breakdown

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 application and monitoring of mine production and transport systems
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application and monitoring of mine production and transport systems
working with others to plan, prepare, apply and monitor mine production and transport systems
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying the mine production and transport systems
evidence of the consistent successful application and monitoring of mine production and transport 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 work sites may
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
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to plan, prepare, apply and monitor mine production and transport systems
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application of mine production and transport systems
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.