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 inrush management plans on at least two occasions, including:
identifying viable options and selecting the inrush management plan elements that best meet required outcomes
conducting audits/enquiries/investigations and preparing reports.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
apply procedures and techniques for implementing inrush management plans, including:
operating hand held monitoring equipment
accessing and interpreting data from monitoring systems and equipment
accessing and interpreting design criteria for inrush prevention and management systems and devices
performing inrush planning mathematical calculations
interpreting and applying mathematical and scientific theorems/laws related to inrush
interpreting computer spreadsheets and inrush modelling/simulations
accessing and interpreting archival and historical inrush information related to the mine
work with others to implement the inrush management plan in a manner that meets required outcomes, including:
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions, and convey work progress
identifying roles and responsibilities according to the inrush management plan
identifying the relevant information and scope of the work necessary to meet required outcomes
interpreting inrush training requirements.
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 inrush management plans
key procedures and documentation required to implement inrush management plans, including:
inrush management plan
mine site historical information
systems of mining and their impact on inrush management, including:
tunnels
drifts
stone drivage
shaft sinking
pillar extraction
partial extraction
punch mining
fault drivage
factors affecting stability of mining structures, including:
stress analysis, including mining induced stress and topography
sedimentology, including:
subsidence
water bearing strata
permeability of seam and strata
hydrology
hydrogeology
physical property testing
caving characteristics
outburst
over and underlying strata
mining structure failure modes
systems of work and their impact on inrush management, including:
bord and pillar
place changing
longwall
highwall
auger mining
pillar extraction
partial extraction
punch mining
mining and general engineering principles relating to the behaviour of excavations in rock and coal, including:
audit methodologies
mine mapping of inrush zones, related geology and features
differing geological features and conditions on inrush zones, including:
effects of coal seam characteristics on inrush
faults
dykes
intrusions
strata deformities
monitoring systems and techniques, including:
types of fixed monitoring systems, including:
uses and limitations
design criteria
specifications
design processes
types, uses and limitations of portable monitoring equipment
uses of simulation techniques and computer-based systems for realtime monitoring and their applications to inrush management
types, uses and limitations of inrush control methods
types, uses and limitations of inrush control zones
processes and techniques for determining alarms and trigger points and levels
techniques for identifying individual training needs
principles, processes and techniques for emergency response, evacuation and disaster planning
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:
inrush management 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.