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 the planning of pit development

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of pit development plans

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of pit development options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the planning and implementation of pit development

consistent and timely completion of pit development plans and their implementation

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.

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.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required

identification of viable options and the selection of pit development options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete pit development plans

consistent and timely gaining of approval of pit development plans

provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of pit development plans

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 in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to plan pit development:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret and apply:

legislative requirements

organisational requirements

geological, geotechnical, hydrogeological data

hydrological data

survey data

marketing data

interpret approvals licence conditions

apply processes to set targets

apply procedures for incorporating extraction methods, material transportation and storage systems into pit plan

provide team leadership

apply procedures for selecting development strategies

apply procedures for selecting plant and equipment

apply procedures for developing and initiating development plans

interpret and apply operational performance data

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to plan pit development:

legislative and organisation risk, statutory compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements and procedures

geological, geotechnical, hydrogeological data

hydrological data

survey data

marketing information

mining and transportation methods

pit development parameters

pit development options and procedures

consultative and coaching techniques

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for execution of the plan

plant and equipment capabilities

work planning techniques

recording and reporting systems

work monitoring methods

training systems

emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques

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, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

codes of practice

Employment and Workplace Relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Geological data may include:

limits of the deposit

coal quality variations

rock (or other resource) types and characteristics

ore, coal, overburden, inter seam thickness/properties

faults and joints

water tables or other water sources

partings or inter seams

Geotechnical data may include:

material strengths

weak planes

stresses

rock mass strength

failure mode analysis

Hydrogeological data may include:

groundwater

artesian water

Hydrological data may include:

rainfall

surface water

catchment areas

runoff characteristics

springs

existing streams, bores and dams

Survey data may include:

site and neighbouring land form

site and neighbouring boundaries and structures

site and neighbouring roads and other infrastructure

approved limits of extraction

title details

blasting layouts

earth movement surveys

Pit design and development parameters may include:

limits of extraction due to licence constraints, economics, resource

minimum operating distances from other operations or neighbouring structures or land use

raw feed requirements to meet product needs

raw feed blending requirements

annual extraction or sales limitations

environmental works

product specification

processing plant location

haulage requirements

land clearance

stripping and stockpiling soil

progressive and final rehabilitation requirements

final landform and use

maximum instantaneous charge

bench heights, and safe slopes

water management requirements

Marketing information may include:

product specifications

sales volumes

Internal and external stakeholders may include:

site and offsite employees

contractors

customers

equipment suppliers

geologists, surveyors and/or draughtspersons

regulatory authorities representatives

community representatives

site neighbours

Changed circumstances may include:

changed market conditions or requirements

variations in the raw feed requirements

changed geotechnical conditions

accident

Resources may include:

financial

labour

materials

services

equipment

computer models

plan preparation