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 establishing of a quarry development

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the establishing of a quarry development

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

the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the establishing of a quarry development

consistent and timely completion of the establishing of a quarry development

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

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 establish a quarry development

consistent and timely gaining of approval of a quarry development

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

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 establish quarry development:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret and apply geological data

interpret and apply hydrological data

interpret and apply survey data

interpret and apply marketing data

provide team leadership

apply procedures for the selection of development strategies

apply procedures for the selection of plant and equipment

apply development plans development and initiation 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 establish quarry development:

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

geological data

hydrological data

survey data

marketing information

site development parameters

site 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

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

Site development parameters may include:

risk management requirements

occupational health and safety requirements

environmental

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

required production volumes

product requirements

quality requirements

market locations and volumes

existing processing plant capacity

catering for the rock, sand or gravel characteristics

raw feed requirements to meet product needs

annual extraction or sales limitations

potential environmental works

potential processing plant location

raw feed haulage requirements

land clearance requirements

stripping and stockpiling of soil requirements

progressive and final rehabilitation requirements

final landform and use requirements

bench heights limitations

water management requirements

general development consent requirements

general operating hours limitations

Marketing information may include:

product specifications

sales volumes

market locations

Permission required may include:

entering into option agreements

payment of access fees

entering into rehabilitation agreements

Investigation of potential development sites may include:

search of geological survey data

title search

zoning search

field geological investigation

drilling programs

trial blasts

trail excavation

testing of raw feed samples

collection and analysis of hydrological data

community consultation

consultation with regulatory authorities

Internal and external stakeholders may include:

senior management

operating managers

project managers

other employees

regulatory authority representatives

tenderers

contractors

community

suppliers

customers

Geological data may include:

limits of the deposit

rock (or other resource) types and characteristics

faults and joints

water tables or other water sources

Hydrological data may include:

rainfall

surface water

catchment areas

run-off characteristics

groundwater

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

Resource implications may include:

human

fixed and mobile plan

equipment

technology

buildings

infrastructure

power/energy

financial