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 FCT operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of FCT operations

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

consistent timely completion of FCT 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 FCT 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 FCT operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for FCT operations

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret, apply and communicate technical information

interpret survey and geological data

apply diagnostic and fault finding techniques

use hand tools

maintain equipment records

comply with environmental requirements

apply hand-eye coordination

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is 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 knowledge of the following, as required to conduct FCT operations:

mine operational safety procedures

FCT operational procedures

FCT characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

site geology and survey information

mine and face ventilation systems

FCT maintenance requirements and procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints related to FCT

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

management plans

OHS policy

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirements may be in the form of:

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

Work requirements details may include:

machines, including any defects

cutting sequences

cut cycles

essential survey data

geological conditions

essential environment information

hazards

potential hazards

coordination requirements / issues

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

ventilation/gas data

deputy reports

geological data

survey data

longitudinal and cross sectional survey plans

Breaker line support operations may include:

tramming / positioning/storing

setting

lowering

radio / pendant controls

cable handling

shutdown procedures

Emergency situations may include:

roof/rib falls

Hazards/potential hazards may include:

roof, rib and floor conditions

gas accumulation

setting

cable damage

Operational procedures may be varied depending on the number of breaker line supports used.

Coordination activities may include those with:

shuttle car operator

cable handler

tradespersons

miner driver

deputy

Operator (operational) maintenance procedures are those established and authorised for the site.