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:
establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems on at least two occasions, including:
identifying relevant information and scope of work
identifying the full range of specification requirements, including hazard identification and risk analysis
identifying all aspects of the mine services and infrastructure systems
establishing audit and review system
identifying design/selection options according to analysis of all relevant information
selecting preferred plant, equipment and services options according to performance against specification requirements.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement procedures and techniques for establishing and maintaining mine services and infrastructure systems, including:
accessing, interpreting and applying procedures for:
managing technical information
managing site/legislative requirements
establishing recording and reporting systems
conducting briefings and handover details
applying the principles of mine design
hazard identification and risk management
work planning and coordination
training needs analysis
applying manufacturer specifications
work effectively with others to establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems, including:
managing people and processes
coordinating human, financial and physical resources
developing, initiating and administering work plans
interpreting and applying operational performance data
engaging internal and external stakeholders.
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 establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems
key procedures and documentation required to establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems, including those relating to:
mine operation procedures
risk management
financial information relating to applicable mine services and infrastructure systems
mine reporting procedures
emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques
audit review processes and techniques
mine designs relating to mine services and infrastructure
types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of mine services and infrastructure, including:
mine operating procedures
safety design features, including those for maintenance
specifications for fixed plant and infrastructure
stores systems
computerbased systems related to monitoring and operation of mine services and infrastructure
principles, processes and techniques for emergency response, evacuation and disaster planning, including firefighting systems
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:
mine services and infrastructure system documentation
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.