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 implementing of mine transport systems and production equipment

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementing of mine transport systems and production equipment

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 options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the implementing of mine transport systems and production equipment

consistent successful implementing of mine transport systems and production equipment

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 a civil works 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 to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of 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 the implementing of mine transport systems and production equipment

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementing of mine transport systems and production equipment

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 implement mine transport systems and production equipment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

provide information/briefings and handover details

apply hazard identification and risks assessment processes

apply transport systems and production equipment management procedures

apply work planning and coordination procedures

apply training needs identification procedures

interpret and apply manufacturer's instructions

apply maintenance and modification surveys and audits

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 implement mine transport systems and production equipment:

legislative and site requirements and instructions including transport rules, no-go zones for mobile equipment, maintenance schemes, SOPs training, statutory testing on diesel vehicles, battery charging, underground fuel depots, conveyor belts

site operation procedures

assessment of geological structures

site plans

site design relating to production and transport systems and equipment

production and transport systems and equipment management requirements

site environmental monitoring requirements

risk management procedures

production and transport systems and equipment statutory inspection requirements

site transport systems design and functionality

site reporting procedures

emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques

maintenance and modification systems

audit review processes and techniques

site document control requirements

production and transport equipment and systems; the types, uses, characteristics and limitations appropriate for safe operation at the site including braking systems

energy sources including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel

safety design features of production and transport systems including traffic control devices

safe operating procedures relating to production and transport equipment

stores systems

specification design criteria including access, noise, dust, lighting, ergonomics, remote control, physical clearance, confined space, visibility, seating vibration and machine equipment and personal protection

development, administration and review of procedures that apply to the system

raining plan

standard operating procedures relating to production and transport equipment

safety design features for maintenance of production and transport equipment

use of computer based systems for production and transport systems

fire fighting systems and precaution rules

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

code of practice

Employment and Workplace Relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

System may comprise:

policy, standards, procedures and tools/protocols

Transport systems include capacities for personnel, equipment/materials and may be:

wheeled transport including:

rubber-tyred man transport

multipurpose vehicles

load haul dump

forklifts

front end loader

skid steer loader

grader

rail transport may include:

locomotives (electric/diesel)

rail mounted personnel carriers

rolling stock

tracked vehicles may be fixed or mobile and may include:

shearer carrier

personnel carriers

chock recovery vehicles (mules)

site dozer

shaft and drift winding systems may include product, personnel and material including:

head gear

cages and skips

winding apparatus

communications

control system discharge

loading facilities

counter balances

conveyor system including:

conveyor belts

drive heads

tail ends transfer points

surge bins

inter seam bins

fabricated bins

chain conveyors

product slurry pumping including:

batching stations

dewatering systems

water reticulation pumping stations

Production equipment (manual or remote control) may include:

shearer

armoured faced conveyor

pantech

hydraulic roof supports

stage loader

face drill rigs

shuttle cars

ram cars

ratio/breaker feeders

breaker line support

roof bolters (mobile and hand held)

rib bolters

road header

continuous miners

in-seam miners

high wall miners

auger miners

loaders

shotfiring

hydraulic mining

Specifications may include, but not be limited to:

performance requirements

costs

dimensions

capacity

OHS requirements

training requirements

key selection criteria

Site requirements are also known as:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

safe working procedures

safe operating procedures

standard working procedures

Hazard is defined as:

a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss

Risk is defined as:

the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood

Audit is defined as:

a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives

Maintenance may be divided into:

predictive

preventative

breakdown