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 candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
implement underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems on at least two occasions, including:
providing support to others responsible for system activities
implementing allocation and installation of resources
implementing incident initial assessment process
implementing incident communication systems and procedures
implementing emergency response and evacuation plans
implementing procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on emergency
implementing procedures for collation, analysis and validation of emergency preparedness and response data
implementing incident management action plans
implementing post-incident action plans.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
work with others to implement underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems in a manner that meets required outcomes, including:
complying with reporting requirements and procedures
communicating clearly and concisely with others to provide and clarify work instructions and coordinate work activities
operating emergency communication systems.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
key legislation required to implement underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems
key procedures and documentation required to implement underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems, including those relating to:
audit and review processes and techniques
call-out procedures
debriefing processes
emergency preparedness and response plans
site emergency plans
principles of site training and assessment system
emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques, including:
escape strategies and technologies
equipment requirements for different types of emergencies
guidance systems and markers
trigger points to initiate emergency response to alarms
location and record of personnel underground
intervention and control techniques for incidents and emergencies, including:
heating
fires
explosions
outburst
inrush
structure of emergency procedures guidelines
roles of key external agencies
structure, role and responsibilities of the incident control
mine environmental risks and controls
types of adverse environmental conditions, hazards and incidents on a mine site, including effects of hot and humid atmospheres
techniques for leading and coordinating work activities with others.
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
emergency response and preparedness plan
be conducted in a safe environment; and,
be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,
be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.
Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:
vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed
current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided
current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment
formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment
having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes
possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge
having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces
demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and
the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.
It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:
Industry sector | AQF indicator level*** | Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure | 1 | 1 year |
2 | 2 years |
Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure | 3-6 | 3 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. |
*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.
**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.
*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.