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.
1. Plan and prepare to establish a mineral claim | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply mineral claim documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2. Determine the application requirements and process, and the legislative requirements for applying for a mineral claim 1.3. Obtain maps and information associated with the mineral field where 1.4. the claim is to be made 1.5. Identify available claim location and reference point/survey post from approved maps of mineral field |
2. Establish the mineral claim | 2.1. Locate and confirm the reference point/survey post in the field, closest to the area to be claimed 2.2. Inspect area and select relevant surveying equipment and take bearings and measurements from survey post to establish and mark the nearest corner of the claim according to legislative requirements 2.3. Take bearings and measurements to establish and mark the remaining corners of the claim to mandated size and shape and within designated boundaries 2.4. Establish claim boundaries according to legislative requirements 2.5. Draw up the description and diagram of the claim according to mining registrar’s requirements for submission of the claim 2.6. Serve a notice of intention to apply for a claim on the occupier of the land 2.7. Submit all required documents and information for application for a minerals claim |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of establishing a mining claim including:
identifying survey equipment
reading and interpreting maps
drawing survey maps
identifying hazards
applying environmental constraints
disposing of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials
applying operational safety requirements
maintaining records
demonstrates completion of establishing a mining claim that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
completing surveying using appropriate survey equipment
identifying the boundaries of the claim from the description and diagram
taking bearings and measurements to establish and mark the corners of the claim
drawing up the description and diagram of the claim according to mining registrar’s requirement
serving the claim notice
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in establishing a mining claim through:
accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, and organisation requirements and procedures for:
completing an application for a minerals claim
obtaining machinery permits
accessing, interpreting and applying mineral field maps and information
accessing, interpreting and applying survey map requirements and design
identifying and applying boundary marking methods
applying basic surveying methods and equipment
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 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. |
*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 frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level