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 to implement mine services systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of mine services systems

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 implementation of mine services systems

consistent successful implementation of mine services systems

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 implement mine services systems

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the application of mine services systems

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 services systems:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

access, interpret and apply:

technical information

site/legislative requirements

records and reports

briefings and handover details

apply hazard identification and risk management processes

apply work planning and coordination requirements and procedures

apply training needs analysis

interpret and apply manufacturer instructions

apply maintenance survey procedures

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 services systems:

legislative Australian standards and site-specific requirements

emergency response and disaster planning processes and techniques

audit review process and techniques

open cut mine operating procedures

mine design relating to mine services systems

power sources, including electrical, hydraulic, compressed air, diesel

safety design features of mine services systems

computer based systems

training programs

fire fighting systems and precaution rules

safety design features for maintenance of mine services systems

maintenance surveys

stores systems

training systems

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

Mine services systems may include:

design

development

establishment

installation

operations

protection

maintenance

monitoring

recording

reporting process

communication systems, including:

oral

phones

radios

electronic

microwave

telemetry

Site requirements may include:

mine plan

electrical rules

electrical/mechanical equipment

communications

emergency procedures

risk management

recording and reporting

mines rescue

OHS

manufacturer's instructions

standard work procedures

training

fire fighting

handling and storage of dangerous goods

local government

local power authority

Safety systems may include:

legislation (legal requirements)

location

site layout

purpose

environmental control (spontaneous combustion, gas, noise, water, heat, dust)

protection systems (guarding, fire protection and suppression, electricity, lightning arresters, ventilation in explosives magazines and earthing)

Specifications may include:

performance requirements

costs

dimensions

capacity

safety and health requirements

training requirements

key selection criteria

Standard operating procedures (SOP) are also known as:

safe working procedures, safe operating procedures and standard working procedures

Hazard is defined as:

a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss (definition from AS/NZS 4360:1999 Risk Management)

Mine services may include:

power (air, gas, electricity, water, diesel, low energy source)

water, wastewater

fire fighting

gas drainage

fuel

waste disposal

condition monitoring

dust suppression and refrigeration

safety services, including:

risk assessment process

fire fighting

First Aid

mines rescue

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

Specifications may include:

performance requirements

costs

dimensions

capacity

OHS requirements

training requirements

key selection criteria

Emergency response systems may include:

refuge chamber

designated escape ways

evacuation procedures

alarm systems

guidance systems

emergency communication systems

self-aided escape apparatus

mines rescue capability

Protection systems may include:

explosion barriers

electrical protection

compressed air protection

hydraulic protection

environment protection

falling and rollover protection

mechanical protection

frictional ignition protection

guarding

personal protection

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 policy and objectives" (AS/NZS 4804: 2001)

Reporting and recording systems include site requirements and may include:

phones

radios

computer systems

verbal and written