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
codes of practice
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Geological data may include:
limits of the deposit
coal quality variations
rock (or other resource) types and characteristics
ore, coal, overburden, inter seam thickness/properties
faults and joints
water tables or other water sources
partings or inter seams
Geotechnical data may include:
material strengths
weak planes
stresses
rock mass strength
failure mode analysis
Hydrogeological data may include:
groundwater
artesian water
Hydrological data may include:
rainfall
surface water
catchment areas
runoff characteristics
springs
existing streams, bores and dams
Survey data may include:
site and neighbouring land form
site and neighbouring boundaries and structures
site and neighbouring roads and other infrastructure
approved limits of extraction
title details
blasting layouts
earth movement surveys
Pit design and development parameters may include:
limits of extraction due to licence constraints, economics, resource
minimum operating distances from other operations or neighbouring structures or land use
raw feed requirements to meet product needs
raw feed blending requirements
annual extraction or sales limitations
environmental works
product specification
processing plant location
haulage requirements
land clearance
stripping and stockpiling soil
progressive and final rehabilitation requirements
final landform and use
maximum instantaneous charge
bench heights, and safe slopes
water management requirements
Marketing information may include:
product specifications
sales volumes
Internal and external stakeholders may include:
site and offsite employees
contractors
customers
equipment suppliers
geologists, surveyors and/or draughtspersons
regulatory authorities representatives
community representatives
site neighbours
Changed circumstances may include:
changed market conditions or requirements
variations in the raw feed requirements
changed geotechnical conditions
accident
Resources may include:
financial
labour
materials
services
equipment
computer models
plan preparation

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 planning of pit development
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of pit development plans
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 pit development options that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the planning and implementation of pit development
consistent and timely completion of pit development plans and their implementation
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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and the selection of pit development options that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete pit development plans
consistent and timely gaining of approval of pit development plans
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of pit development plans
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.