This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design basic mines to meet client specifications. The unit covers designing a mine development that incorporates identified mine design parameters, as well as accounting for levels of rock stability and ground support and methods for obtaining ore and mineral samples. The unit includes assessing the environment to recognise the geological aspects of possible ore deposits. The unit also covers planning the design project, including objectives, deliverables and constraints to comply with standards and legal and statutory requirements relating to the organisation and the mining industry. The unit requires the ability to implement project management activities relating to scheduling, measuring, recording, monitoring and reporting work progress. It also requires the ability to use computers and a range of software to produce mine designs. It requires knowledge of underground mining operations.The unit supports those who work in a technical management role in a mining environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some States where mining surveying must be undertaken under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.