Assessor Resource

RIIENV301A
Conduct atmospheric monitoring

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit covers ventilation surveys, dust, water and noise sampling and atmospheric analysis and is appropriate for those working in a operational roles, in underground operations, within:

Coal mining

This unit covers the conduct of environmental monitoring in underground coal mines. It includes: preparing and planning for monitoring; carrying out surveys and sampling; conducting primary analysis and responding to results; and maintaining equipment.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Co-Requisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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.

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 conducting of environmental monitoring

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of environmental monitoring

working with others to undertake and complete environmental monitoring that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of environmental monitoring 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 undertake and complete environmental monitoring

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to conduct environmental monitoring:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operational safety requirements

read mine plan

apply sampling tools and equipment operating procedures

read, interpret and report / record results

apply instrument calibration and testing

apply environmental requirements

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct environmental monitoring:

site operational safety procedures

site and legislative requirements

survey and sampling methods

characteristics of samples taken

tools and sampling equipment and use

mine plan

geological and survey data

monitoring equipment maintenance systems and procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints related to monitoring

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

Work requirements may be in the form of:

shift briefings

handover details, and/or

work orders

Mine environmental data may be in the form of:

ventilation/gas data

deputy reports

survey data

Sampling may be conducted by:

fixed monitoring

volumetric monitoring

personnel monitoring

hand held instruments

Surveys may be conducted:

daily

weekly

monthly

as required

Surveys may include:

ventilation surveys

stone dust samples

goaf samples

noise readings

atmospheric analysis

respirable dust samples

water samples

diesel particulates

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to conduct environmental monitoring in underground coal mines 
Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding 
Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work. 
Identify and obtain equipment and resources required for the work requirements. 
Access and apply safety information and procedures throughout the work 
Establish a safe work environment and monitor throughout the job 
Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 
Inspect and test sampling equipment to ensure functionality, safety and compliance with manufacturer instructions and/or site requirements 
Conduct surveys and sampling in accordance with site, and legislative requirements 
Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or site procedures 
Record and compare the results of sampling and surveys in accordance with site requirements 
Initiate or refer /report action to rectify anomalies to the appropriate authority for further action 
Carry out monitoring equipment inspections and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or site requirements 
Process records in accordance with site requirements 

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