List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
1. Plan and prepare for small mine site rehabilitation | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply small mine site rehabilitation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Access, read, interpret and apply the rehabilitation plan and Environmental Work Procedures (EWP) 1.3 Identify rehabilitation and vegetation removal requirements 1.4 Identify natural water flow/water courses around the site 1.5 Ensure removal of all recoverable equipment no longer required 1.6 Identify specific equipment, materials and operations required 1.7 Identify, address and report hazards 1.8 Identify plan to minimise rehabilitation time and residual damage |
2. Rehabilitate site | 2.1 Apply WHS procedures and information throughout the work 2.2 Identify and address site environmental concerns 2.3 Select and use correct equipment and materials 2.4 Remove abandoned materials and rubbish from site 2.5 Restore surface in accordance with rehabilitation plan 2.6 Remove residual mullock to designated location 2.7 Establish run-off and drainage channels 2.8 Maintain communication systems and protocol |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for safe, effective and efficient small mine site rehabilitation including:
selecting and using the required tools and equipment
correctly following rehabilitation procedures
demonstrates completion of rehabilitating small mine sites that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
correctly interpreting a rehabilitation plan and Environmental Work Procedures
identifying, recording and reporting hazards and risks
completing rehabilitation operations
correctly operating and using equipment and materials
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in small mine site rehabilitation through:
identifying non-native plants
relevant internal and external bodies
accessing, reading and interpreting written material appropriate for local conditions
graphic information
identifying faults
procedures for the disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials
planning for rehabilitation
ground-water procedures and handling
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level