Assessor Resource

RIIENV401A
Supervise dust and noise control

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory or technical specialist roles, within:

Coal mining

Extractive industries

Metalliferous mining

This unit covers the supervision of dust and noise control in the mining and extractive industries. It includes: accessing and sharing requirements and procedures; planning and implementing site requirements; and monitoring, adjusting and reporting performance.

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 the supervising dust and noise control

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient dust and noise control

working with others to plan, prepare and conduct dust and noise control

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in dust and noise control

evidence of the consistent successful dust and noise control

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 a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the 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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to plan, prepare and conduct dust and noise control

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in carrying out dust and noise control

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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 supervise dust and noise control:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

provide information

apply techniques to identify potential dust and noise problems

apply work procedure and instruction preparation requirements and procedures

apply procedures for developing and introducing practices to improve the work environment

use effective consultative mechanisms to negotiate processes and procedures appropriate to statutory/legal requirements

explain complex information to superiors/subordinates

apply coaching and mentoring support techniques

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 supervise dust and noise control:

legislative, requirements and procedures

organisation's requirements and procedures

manufacturer's requirements and procedures

identification of harmful dust and noise levels that effect human health

health and environmental implication of non-conformance

potential dust and noise problems

dust and noise control measures

dust and noise monitoring requirements and procedures

work practices that minimise the potential and impact of dust and noise problems

procedures for identifying training needs and implement training

recording and reporting procedures

human resource management

providing information

work procedure/instruction writing

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

Control measures may include:

dust extraction and collection

noise insulation

enclosures

installing and maintaining seals

water sprays

water carts

application of chemical dust suppression

stockpile design

bund walls/wind breaks

routine maintenance

personal protective equipment

maintenance and replacement of non-compliant equipment

Work practices may be included in

site work instructions or standard operating procedures

Dust and noise monitoring may include:

health monitoring, such as:

noise exposure

respirable dust

irrespirable dust

health screening, such as:

pre-employment

in employment

on exit of employment

environmental monitoring, such as:

deposition rates

noise levels

wind speed and direction

types of dust

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 share compliance documentation relevant to controlling dust and noise on the site 
Provide information in a language, style and format that is understood by colleagues 
Make clear the health and environmental implication of non-conformance to all within the workplace 
Plan control measures and work practices with colleagues to ensure compliance 
Implement control measures and work practices to ensure compliance with requirements and procedures 
Plan and implement dust and noise monitoring 
Identify training needs and implement training, coaching and mentoring support to colleagues in applying the work and requirements for dust and noise control 
Identify, rectify and report actual and potential dust and noise problems promptly and decisively to ensure workplace compliance 
Manage activities so that potential non-compliance with dust and noise control requirements are minimised 
Submit recommendations on improvements in dust and noise control to designated persons/groups 
Inform individuals/teams of the results of improvements in dust and noise control in the workplace 
Maintain systems, records and reporting procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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