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, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Ancillary equipment may include:
lighting
hoses water / air
lifting and handling equipment
mobile equipment (e.g. support vehicles)
paint (e.g. spray cans)
power tools and hand tools
scaling bars of various lengths
recommended/required PPE
work platforms (e.g. scissor lift, basket)
ventilation equipment
Ventilated means quality and quantity of air is suitable for the work environment according to site and legislative requirements.

Dust controls may include:
mobile/fixed sprays
ventilation
hand watering
Exclusion zone indicators may include:
flags
tapes
witches hats
signs including:
danger
traffic control signs
Shift change-over details may include:
equipment and resource allocations/requirements
ground conditions
hazard reports
supervisor's instructions
Legislation may include Acts and regulation dealing with:
mining safety and health
mine inspection
OHS
explosives
Site conditions may include:
accessibility
ground conditions
ground stability (e.g. broken, blocky, flaky, stable, compacted, shears, faults, folds)
noise
ventilation
visibility
temperature, humidity
Hazards may include:
ground control failure
lack of ventilation or oxygen
loose material on working surface
misfires
gases
entry by unauthorised personnel
uncovered open holes
unstable ground conditions
atmospheric contaminants
unstable footing
poor housekeeping
Inspections may include:
visual inspection
sounding
watering
air flow
listening for rock noise (ground talking)
Suitable working posture may include:
both feet on firm footing
holding bar in correct position
maintaining balance
Services may include:
compressed air
water
ventilation

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 preparing and performing manual scaling operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of manual scaling preparation and performance
working with others to undertake and complete the preparation and performance of manual scaling that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of manual scaling operation preparation and performance 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.
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 to 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
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
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the preparation and performance of manual scaling operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.