The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS6021A Conduct open mine pit surveying and CPPSIS6033A Conduct underground mine surveying.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

conducting an accurate collection and validation process based on thorough assessment of all relevant considerations

matching objectives with resources to ensure project proceeds in an organised and timely manner

recording and reporting non-conformity aspects

displaying knowledge of underground mining operations

taking responsibility for team outputs in work and learning.

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to:

assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book

assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements

registered training provider of assessment services

relevant guidelines, regulations and codes of practice

suitable venue and equipment.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Context of assessment

Holistic: based on the performance criteria, evidence guide, range statement, and required skills and knowledge.

Method of assessment

Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).

Demonstrated competency in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information. If this is not practicable, observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment requires that the clients’ objectives and industry expectations are met. If the clients’ objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of SIS requirements to assess competency.

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge (in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment, questions are to be identical).

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

analytical skills to analyse the feasibility of survey plans

communication skills to:

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

initiative and enterprise skills to:

interpret project requirements

translate requirements into design

literacy skills to:

assess, develop and use workplace information

locate and interpret legislation and other written documentation

prepare and manage documentation and information flow

read and write key performance reports, including technical reports

numeracy skills to:

analyse errors

estimate costs

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

planning and organising skills to:

manage information

plan and coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities

plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

project management skills to compile survey plans

spatial skills to:

archive and retrieve spatial data

manage and manipulate spatial data

manage files

solve complex problems relating to height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position in operational activity and virtual representation

technology skills to:

use computers to develop business documentation

use instruments

Required knowledge

abilities of work teams

mine grid coordinate systems

surface and underground baselines relevant to a mine grid coordinate system

requirements for check surveys

calibration, maintenance and servicing scheduling of specialised surveying equipment

concept of mining in terms of the objectives, types, classifications and purpose

data management processes

data reduction and manipulation techniques

guidelines of projects being undertaken, and limitations relating to equipment, measuring and analysis

industry standards for mining survey plans

mining survey legislative, statutory and industry requirements and standards

limitations of the guidelines relating to equipment, measuring and analysis

project management principles

project review procedures

requirements relevant to compiling mine survey plans:

accuracy and precision requirements

data formats

spatial reference systems

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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

Organisational priorities may include:

client focus

external influence and focus

financial priorities

internal influence and focus

operational plan

strategic plan.

Spatial data requirements may include:

reduction

manipulation.

Project specifications may include:

detailed technical descriptions of survey data and its requirements

preparation of cross-sections and plans, with all information included.

Relevant personnel may include:

colleagues

company personnel

staff or employee representatives

supervisors or line managers

suppliers.

Client may include:

customers with routine or special requests

external to organisation

internal to organisation

regular and new customers, including:

business enterprises

government agencies

members of the public

suppliers.

Stakeholders may include:

human resource personnel: internal or external

procurement agency: internal or external management.

Surveying requirements must include:

mine grid coordinate systems

personnel practices and guidelines outlining teamwork, work roles and responsibilities

requirements for data processing

surface and underground baselines.

Project management mechanisms may include:

communication with stakeholders

dispute resolution guidelines

monitoring and adjusting key milestones.

Quality assurance processes may include:

internal and external

monitoring activity against set targets

product or service measurement against set criteria

standard verification.

Risk management may include:

adhering to budget

anticipating external influences

contingency planning

guidelines for the selection of contractors

effective communication and consultation

effective project management

internal and external audit processes

milestone review and evaluation

realistic timelines

targeted activity.

Mine plan drawing requirements may include:

map legends

plot symbols.

Mine plans may include:

accident plans

emergency plans

open cut mine plans

surface infrastructure plans

underground level plans

ventilation plans.

Legislation, organisation and project plotting specifications may include:

endorsements

grid convergence

legends

long and cross-section plot requirements

OHS

quality assurance requirements

sheet surround.

Contingencies may include:

equipment failure

injury to personnel

personnel turnover.

Measurements may include:

use of:

global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

gyro-theodolite

laser technologies

level

remote sensing

tape

total station.

Required documentation may include:

electronic or paper-based correspondence with client

field records

final report

records of conversation

survey plots

organisational work activity sheets.