This unit is appropriate for those working in mine surveyor roles, within:
Coal mining
Metalliferous mining
This unit covers conducting mine surveying operations in the mining industries. It includes: planning and preparing for operations; gathering, organising, processing, analysing, evaluating, interpreting and assembling data; compiling and producing survey records; completing and presenting documentation; and maintaining survey equipment.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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 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 conducting of mine surveying operations
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conducting of mine surveying
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 mine surveying operations
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 to apply in undertaking of mine surveying operations
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 mine surveying operations
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the conducting of mine surveying operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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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 conduct mine surveying operations:
apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
apply procedures for consulting with stakeholders and others
apply risk management practices
apply investigation requirements and procedures
apply effective communication techniques
apply instructions
apply strategic planning techniques
apply professional judgement
apply attention to detail
interpret data/information
perform under adverse conditions
apply effective observation techniques
apply policy management requirements and procedures
apply interpersonal skills
liaise with other parties
apply coordination techniques
apply information management requirements and procedures
apply problem solving techniques
analyse data/information
use surveying equipment
apply clear report writing techniques
facilitate meetings
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 conduct mine surveying operations:
measurement techniques
accuracy and precision requirements
limitations of equipment, measuring and analysis guidelines
map reading and spatial comprehension
site geography and geology
mine operations in their workplace
cartographic principles
surveying techniques
survey equipment
survey equipment care and maintenance
project reporting guidelines
spatial reference systems
spatial data reduction and manipulation techniques
GIS principles and techniques
risk management principles
company organisation
work role definitions
reporting methods and alternatives
relevant standards, licenses and permits
safe work practices
emergency procedures and obligations
community expectations
consultative strategies
alternative documentation systems for procedures
environmental issues
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
Stakeholders may include:
clients
client representatives
government authorities
community groups
geologists
engineers
architects/cartographers
operators
supervisors
contractors
environmentalists/ecologists
Legislation may include:
industry codes, regulations, standards and guidelines
environmental legislation
health and safety legislation
mining tenure regulations
third tier of legislation
surveying legislation
cultural and heritage legislation
Spatial components may include:
position
dimension
height
direction
depth
slope
volume
stratum
Measurements may be made with:
theodolite
EDM
GPS
tape/level
photogrammetry
remote sensing
tide gauge
current meter
echo sounder(seismic)
laser scanner
borehole camera
Design may be represented by:
hard copy plans or maps
digital plans or maps
Spatial and textual data may include:
coordinates
AMG
lats/longs
grid systems
local grid systems
Technology and procedures may include:
proven industry standard calculation procedures
hand held calculators, computer software applications
direct instrument download hardware and software applications
GPS
data recorders
text data management procedures
Plans may include:
policies and procedures relevant to legislation, health and safety or environment,
documentation and records
regulatory and legal compliance
hazard plan
colliery development plan
fire fighting plan
stone dust plan
emergency evacuation plan
gas drainage plan
ventilation plan
risk zone management plan
Survey Memo/Work Instruction
Techniques and technology may include:
computer generated DTM modelling
CAD dxf format files
media including:
plain paper hardcopies
CAD files (dxf)/GIS files
via e-mail - PDF Format, dxf files
Models may include:
physical representation, at a different scale, of a real thing
physical models
computer generated models
virtual models
digital models
dynamic models
Information and reports may include:
plans, maps
digital display
written reports
historical data
graphs, models
formulae
Communication and display techniques may include:
plans, maps
'Powerpoint' display
written reports
Survey instruments may include:
GPS
electronic theodolite
microptic theodolites
levels
alignment lasers
photogrammetric instruments
laser scanners
Equipment may include:
transport vehicle
tripods
prisms
survey accessories
field books and data recorders
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
Yes
No
Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to conducting mine surveying operations
Schedule key activities and time lines
Identify stakeholders and organise activities in consultation according to organisation's guidelines
Plan survey work with due consideration to relevant technical and legislative requirements
Conduct work according to site procedures, regulations, OHS, other relevant legislation, manufacturer specifications
Identify, manage and report potential risks and hazards according to site procedures
Select and use personal protective equipment
Adhere to emergency procedures
Operate equipment to gather spatial data according to manufacturer's specification, legislative and organisation's guidelines
Correctly measure identified spatial components
Validate and record measurements in accordance with legislative and project specifications
Reduce measured spatial data to project spatial reference system for comparison against design parameters as required
Identify inconsistencies in information by verification and recording them
Determine uses and limitations of base data
Identify the outcomes and elements of systems, and design and develop systems standards and integrate into data management quality programs
Verify the integrity of base spatial and textual data and process and store those data to achieve specific outcomes
Verify the integrity of processed data
Select appropriate database and collate relevant spatial and textual data in one system for transfer and integration into other systems as required
Convert and transfer data between systems and media, employing appropriate technology and procedures
Administer databases by applying effective procedures and systems for the manipulation of information, and the security and maintenance of data
Apply systems to analyse spatial data and information
Determine the required accuracy and reliability of spatial data and information
Interpret data to ensure that they are relevant to client/stakeholder needs
Enhance or add value to data, where required, to increase the quality and usability of data
Collate and relate data to specific areas of operations
Identify, clarify and satisfy stakeholder and operations personnel spatial data requirements
Create specific information from a number of databases to meet the needs of clients or legislation
Assemble data into useful sets of information using relevant technology and procedures
Compile and produce maps, plans and charts
Format data according to legislative and organisational standards and needs
Determine the application/uses and limitations of base spatial data
Maintain records of original survey (raw) data such as field books and data input files
Identify, select and apply available techniques and technology best suited to present graphical and photographic records to meet client needs
Transfer spatial data between various media to provide consolidated digital spatial information, ensuring the accuracy and reliability and maximum potential of the data
Integrate spatial data with other information to provide consolidated digital spatial information, ensuring the accuracy and reliability and maximum potential of the data
Create models of nature or cultural entities and phenomena
Create model files and integrate with other data
Transfer model files between various media
Record data according to accepted industry and legislative standards
Resolve omissions and gaps in spatial data
Complete promptly and accurately all required documentation according to legislative and organisational requirements
Store all documentation according to legislative and organisational requirements
Prepare information and reports in a format and detail appropriate to the client/stakeholder and employ appropriate communication and display techniques to present information and reports
Apply effective validation procedures to verify the accuracy and reliability of data which are to be certified
Certify and sign-off data and information to meet legislative and company/site requirements
Check survey instruments and ensure accuracy and performance in accordance with site practices, legislation and manufacturer's instructions
Calibrate survey instruments to ensure correct and accurate measurements in accordance with site practices, legislation and manufacturer's instructions
Ensure safe storage and transport of equipment and survey instruments in accordance with site practices and legislation
Maintain equipment and survey instrument condition and cleanliness
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