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
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Surface operations may include:
open-cut mines
coal preparation plants
surface operations of underground mines
quarries
Extrication situations may include:
heights
depths
plant and equipment entrapment
light vehicles
heavy vehicles
Hazards may include:
environmental
electrical
hazardous substances
Hazards inherent to surface mining
methods and equipment may include:
electrical
mechanical
magnitude / size of equipment
heights / depths
wall collapse
engulfment
traffic movements
water
weather conditions
chemicals
night conditions
bulk fuel storage and transportation
unsafe working practices
topography
explosives
Emergency services may include:
contractors
insurance companies
suppliers
local community
manufacturer
inspectorate
Mines Rescue Board
police
Mines Rescue Services
fire brigades
ambulance
medical staff
hospitals
CISD organisations
catering
clergy
state and federal government
media
coroner's representative
security services
solicitors
district check inspector
other mines
engineers
drill rigs
forensic
Communications may include:
First Aid reports
2-way radio
phone
mobile
phone
fax
e-mail
Extrication equipment may include:
hydraulic rescue equipment
pneumatic lifting equipment
crowbars
hand tools
hacksaws
abrasive saws
thermal cutting equipment
tirfor
oxygen therapy / resuscitation equipment
rescue boards
first aid equipment
cervical collars
stretchers
roping equipment
ladders
stretchers including:
Stokes
Ferno Washington
SKED
field
equipment including:
pre-use checks/tests
operational use checks/tests
post-use checks/tests
Transport may include:
ambulance
man-haul vehicle

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 extricating and transporting people involved in incidents in surface operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient extricating and transporting people involved in incidents in surface operations
working with others to extricate and transport people involved in incidents in surface operations that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely extricating and transporting people involved in incidents in surface operations 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.
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 requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to extricate and transport people involved in incidents in surface operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.