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:
conduct roadway maintenance on at least two occasions, including:
transporting resources, including:
personnel
machinery
materials
power
water
carrying out equipment checks on at least three of the following:
pumps
pumping equipment
signs
barriers
tools
carrying out material checks, including on:
ballast
concrete (readymix and quickset)
salt
conducting roadway maintenance, including at least three of the following:
grading
contouring
dust suppression
ballasting holes
cutting drains
performing equipment inspections and carrying out operator maintenance.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for conducting roadway maintenance, including:
reading, interpreting and applying technical information
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
applying equipment and manual handling techniques
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
interpreting and applying mine plans
operating and maintaining the roadway maintenance equipment
identifying, selecting and applying roadway maintenance materials
identifying work requirements
work effectively with others to conduct roadway maintenance in a way that meets required outcomes, including:
organising work activities to meet task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
complying with reporting requirements and procedures.
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 conduct roadway maintenance
key policies, procedures and documentation required to conduct roadway maintenance
techniques for interpreting and applying mine operational procedures, layouts and plans
techniques for transporting the following resource types in roadway maintenance:
personnel
machinery
materials
power
water
roadway maintenance equipment capabilities, limitations and maintenance requirement, including:
pumps
pumping equipment
signs
barriers
tools
roadway maintenance materials and their application, including:
ballast
concrete (readymix and quickset)
salt
roadway maintenance machinery and their application, including:
graders
load haul dumps and attachments
ram cars
rollers
bobcats
principles and techniques for roadway maintenance, including:
grading
contouring
dust suppression
ballasting holes
cutting drains
basic mine geological conditions
techniques for applying mine environmental data, requirements and constraints related to roadway maintenance, including:
ventilation and gas data
deputy reports
geological hazard plans
survey data
principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies
site requirements for housekeeping, completing maintenance records and reporting requirements
basic techniques for communicating job activities with others.
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
personal protective equipment
equipment required to conduct roadway maintenance
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.