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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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. |
Organisational priorities may include: | client focusexternal influence and focusfinancial prioritiesinternal influence and focusoperational planstrategic plan. |
Schematic model may include: | detailed reconnaissance of favourable areasregional appraisalsurface appraisal of target areathree-dimensional sampling and preliminary evaluation. |
Relevant personnel may include: | colleaguesregistered surveyorscompany personnelstaff or employee representativessupervisors or line managerssuppliersusers. |
Organisational guidelines may include: | appropriate timelinescode of ethicscompany policyfinal product formatsformal design parameterslegislation relevant to the work or service functionmanualsOHS policies and procedurespersonnel practices and guidelines outlining teamwork, work roles and responsibilitiesrequirements for data processing. |
OHS may include: | Australian standardsdevelopment of site safety planidentification of potential hazardsinspection of work sitestraining staff in OHS requirementsuse of personal protective clothinguse of safety equipment and signage. |
Mining methods may include: | bench blasting using a delay detonator sequencedevelopment of coal pits, roads and rampsdrillinginterburden removalpre-stripspoil pitsstockpiles, dumps and safety berms. |
Surface mining may include: | characteristics of excavationsfactors associated with the selection of an open mine pit methodgrade control and blendingrequirements for stockpiles and waste dump storagesources of water in a surface mine and methods of control, including pumpingterminology appropriate to surface mining. |
Project objectives may include: | agreed client requirementswritten survey specifications. |
Mines Safety requirements may include: | dumpingexplosives handlinghazards associated with such things as ventilation, poor lighting and instabilitylightingloadingMines Safety requirements relating to:blastingexplosivespractical applicationstorage and usagestatutory regulationstransportthe working of faces and benches as defined by Mines Safety regulations. |
Rock stability and ground support relating to how these factors are used to derive a suitable pit wall slope: | techniques to ensure rock stability and ground support include:cable boltsmeshpit wall sloperock bolts. |
Surface mining loading and haulage requirements may include: | application of loading and haulage methods relative to excavation and transport requirementsprinciples of excavation and transportation of materials relative to mining operationsselection of types of equipment and processes to be used in mining operations for loading and haulage. |
Specifications may include: | detailed technical descriptions of survey data and its requirementspreparation of cross-sections and plans with all information included. |
Mine ventilation requirements may include: | duties of the ventilation officer for a surface mining operationexposure standardstesting and sampling of atmospheric contaminants. |
Mining regulations may include: | Australian standardscoal mining Acts and regulationsenvironmental agency regulationsisolation proceduresmanufacturer specifications and recommendationsother applicable legislation, including:electricityexplosivesgasradiationmine legislation. |
Legislation may include: | Australian standardsaward and enterprise agreementscertification requirementscodes of practiceenvironment protection legislationOHS legislationquality assurance requirements. |
Company policy may include: | company OHS standardscustomer service standardscompany goals, such as mission statementgovernance guidelinesguidelines on the use of equipmentinternal and external communication guidelinesoperational manualsoperational planstrategic plan. |
Equipment may include: | augers and drillsbucketwheeldraglinesequipment, such as trailers and floatsexcavatorsfour-wheel drive passenger vehicleshigh well minersmobile plant heavy earth-moving equipmentscraperswater and service machines. |
Manufacturer specifications may include: | equipment specificationsoperator manuals. |
Constraints may include: | coveragedatumenvironmental factorsindustry requirementslegal and statutoryfinancialresource availabilitytime. |
Principal work activities may include: | activity and sequence of activity determined to be essential in order to meet project objectives. |
Client requirements refer to description of outputs and may be contained in: | contractsmemostender briefsverbal instructionswritten instructions. |
Time available may involve estimates for time duration of project, including: | client instructionsconsideration of contingenciesconsideration of past project experiencesexperience of project personnellocation of projectmethods to be employedresources and equipment to be used. |
Project management mechanisms may include: | communication with stakeholdersdispute resolutionmonitoring and adjusting key milestones. |
Client may include: | customers with routine or special requestsexternal to organisationinternal to organisationregular and new customers, including:business enterprisesgovernment agenciesmembers of the publicsuppliers. |
Stakeholders may include: | human resource personnel: internal or externalprocurement agency: internal or external management. |
Risk management may include: | adhering to budgetanticipating external influencescontingency planningguidelines for the selection of contractorseffective communication and consultationeffective project managementinternal and external audit processesmilestone review and evaluationrealistic timelinestargeted activity. |
Legal and statutory standards may include: | local government requirementsnational standardsstate statutes and regulations. |
Contingencies may include: | equipment failureinjury to personnelpersonnel turnoverobservation errorsobstructions to project activityweather. |
Measurements may include use of: | current meterecho sounderglobal navigation satellite system (GNSS) levelremote sensingtapetide gaugetotal station. |
Quality assurance processes may include: | internal and externalproduct or service measurement against set criteriastandard verificationtarget monitoring. |
Required documentation may include: | electronic or paper-based correspondence with clientfield recordsfinal reportrecords of conversationsurvey plotsorganisational work activity sheets. |