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 specialised strata control operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of specialised strata control operations

working with others to undertake and complete the specialised strata control operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of specialised strata control operations 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.

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.

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.

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

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the specialised strata control operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct specialised strata control operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for specialised strata control operations

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information

read and interpret mine plans

identify specialised support equipment and materials

communicate orally

coordinate team work

identify hazards

operate specialised support equipment

install specialised supports

use relevant hand tools

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct specialised strata control operations:

statutory requirements for support

site personnel and equipment safety requirements

manager's support rules/plan

types, uses and limitations of specialised strata control systems

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

support installation procedures

site ventilation procedures

strata hazard identification techniques

geological and survey data

site environmental requirements and constraints related to specialised support operations

Hazchem related to support operations

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, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

management plans

OHS policy

Work requirements may be in the form of:

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

Work instructions may include:

nature and scope of task

next support sequence

achievement targets

survey data

geological conditions

defects on equipment/plant

hazards

potential hazards

coordination requirements/issues

Mine environmental, geological and survey data may be in the form of:

ventilation/gas data

deputy reports

geological hazard plan

longitudinal and cross sectional survey plans

Resources required for the allocated work may include:

support materials

equipment/plant

power and water

personnel

Supports covered by this unit may include:

cable bolts

flexibolts

mega-bolts

polyurethane injection

shotcrete

arching/square sets

cogs (timber, fibre, crib, cans)

spialling/fore poling

Monitor may include:

telltales

extensometer

visually or electronically measured

convergence measurements

Hazards and potential hazards may include:

personal injury

limited vision

gas accumulation

roof, rib and floor conditions

falls

chemical hazards

compressed air

hydraulic pressure

dust

heat

Operator (operational) maintenance procedures are:

those established and authorised for the site