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.
1. Plan and prepare site waste and by-product management plan implementation | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply site waste and by-product management plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Identify and document needs, quantity, quality, source and means of treatment of waste and by-product for production needs of the site 1.3 Investigate, obtain and maintain all appropriate licences 1.4 Ensure the water quality and water-course and ground water contamination are monitored and recorded 1.5 Ensure site treatment works for contaminated drainage or development/processing waters are designed and located to satisfy requirements 1.6 Establish management systems with appropriate inlet/outlet works and means of improving the natural settlement process 1.7 Plan and organise work schedules for operational best practice associated with managements systems and water quality specifications |
2. Maintain tailing, waste and by-products disposal and water recycling operations | 2.1 Ensure site water is treated for reuse in operations to meet environmental and quality standards efficiently 2.2 Undertake and record regular inspections of the water recycling system 2.3 Arrange audits of the water recycling system by internal/external auditors 2.4 Plan, organise and supervise the reuse or management of tailings, waste and by-products |
3. Construct and maintain dam systems | 3.1 Plan and incorporate short and long term dam requirements into the site management plan 3.2 Ensure the design and construction of dam systems meets requirements 3.3 Undertake and document regular inspections of dams 3.4 Ensure techniques to minimise and/or recycle tailings are incorporated into dam construction 3.5 Encourage safe work practices 3.6 Ensure best practice techniques in the design and construction of dams are considered and incorporated and ensure dams meet all relevant requirements 3.7 Ensure the de-commissioning of dams is undertaken and the necessary approvals are attained |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of site waste and by-product management plans including:
researching waste and by-product requirements
monitoring, appraising and reporting on operations
management of people and processes
preparation of capital equipment proposal
applying operating budget preparation requirements
analysing and reviewing systems
implementing projects and tasks management
coordinating resources – human, financial and physical
applying equipment and maintenance systems management
evaluating new and used equipment
applying operating cost controls
applying performance audits
identifying and applying tender specifications
applying negotiation techniques and contract finalisation
implementing change management
identifying, accessing and using appropriate technologies
management report preparation and presentation
demonstrates completion of the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
investigating, obtaining and maintaining licences
completing the design and location process for site treatment works
identifying, designing and implementing management systems to improve natural settlement process
identifying, documenting and communicating work schedules
completing site water treatment for reuse
scheduling, completing and recording inspections of the water recycling systems and dams
identifying, appraising and using techniques for the design and construction of dams
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in implementing a site waste and by-product management plan through:
identifying and complying with mine site operations
identifying mine site products and services
identifying mine site plant and equipment
identifying and applying team management techniques
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 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. |
*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 frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level