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 which may be contained in:
relevant legislation and regulations
relevant Australian standards
management plans
safety and health policy
relevant code of practice
manufacturer's instruction
standard/safe working procedures
industry guidelines
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Mine services systems may include:
design
development
establishment
installation
operations
protection
maintenance
monitoring
recording
reporting process
communication systems including:
oral
phones/radios
electronic
microwave
telemetry
Mine services may include:
power (air, gas, electricity, water, diesel, low energy source)
water, wastewater
fire fighting
gas drainage
fuel
waste disposal
condition monitoring
dust suppression and refrigeration
safety services including:
risk assessment process
fire fighting
First Aid
mines rescue
Specification may include:
performance requirements
costs
dimensions
capacity
safety and health requirements
training requirements
key selection criteria
Reticulation may include:
water management
pumping of solids
fluid reticulation and storage
material reticulation and storage (hydraulic, electric, water and compressed air)
Emergency response systems may include:
refuge chamber
designated escape ways
evacuation procedures
alarm systems
guidance systems
emergency communication systems
self-aided escape apparatus
mines rescue capability
Protection systems may include:
explosion barriers
electrical protection
compressed air protection
hydraulic protection
environment protection
falling and roll-over protection
mechanical protection
frictional ignition protection
guarding
personal protection
Site documentation may include:
relevant legislative and legislative requirements
management plans and procedures
training policy
Recording and reporting systems may include:
phones
radios
computer systems
verbal
written
Support systems may include:
mine plan
signage
stores system
roadway
development drives and openings
maintenance
drilling (raise boring and bore hole)
emergency response systems

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 establishment and maintenance of mine services systems
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of mine services 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 methods for the establishment and maintenance of mine services systems that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to establish and maintain mine services systems
consistent successful establishment and maintenance of mine services 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.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
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 should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
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 to apply in undertaking the establishment and maintenance of mine services systems
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
identification of viable options and the selection of methods for the establishment and maintenance of mine services systems that best meet the required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the establishment and maintenance of mine services systems
provision of clear and timely support and advice on the establishment and maintenance of mine services systems
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.