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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan design project.
   • Client requirements and project specifications are determined and documented in consultation with appropriate persons.
   • Project management mechanisms are implemented to schedule, record and report progress of activities in relation to agreed timeframes and plans.
   • Agreed communication processes between client and other appropriate persons are implemented and maintained.
   • Geological aspects of possible ore deposits are identified by assessing the environment, and information is verified.
   • Pertinent legal and statutory requirements and standards are identified and analysed to ensure compliance.
2. Design mine development.
   • Data required for mine design is identified and analysed according to project specifications.
   • Mine design parameters are identified and analysed according to project specifications.
   • Levels of rock stability and ground support requirements are incorporated into mine design according to project specifications.
   • Methods for obtaining ore and mineral samples are incorporated into mine design ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and mining regulations.
   • Mine design is developed using suitable software according to project specifications.
   • Problems are identified and resolved, and contingencies and constraints are managed according to organisational requirements.
3. Finalise project.
   • Project is finalised and checked for compliance with specifications and organisational requirements.
   • Appropriate persons are notified of project results according to organisational requirements.
   • Documentation is completed and spatial data archived according to project and organisational requirements.

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Appropriate persons must include at least two of the following:	client colleague engineer manager registered or qualified surveyor supplier.

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit. The person must also produce two different basic mine designs using a computer and relevant software.

While designing the above basic mines, the person must:

plan and implement project management mechanisms to ensure the project is completed within required timeframes and complies with specifications and standards

assess the environment to recognise geological aspects of possible ore deposits

communicate clearly with clients and others to clarify and report project information

comply with organisational policies and procedures, legislation, regulations and Australian standards for mine safety when planning mine design

create basic mine drawings that detail:

levels of rock stability and ground support

mine design parameters

methods for obtaining ore and mineral samples

perform calculations to measure, reduce and validate spatial data captured from mine surveying.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

accuracy and precision requirements for mine design

basic characteristics of common ore deposits

classification of economic mineral deposits and the process involved in presenting a schematic model

data capture and set-out techniques

data reduction and manipulation techniques

legislation, regulations and Australian standards relating to mine safety

methods for assessing the environment to recognise ore deposits

methods for obtaining ore and mineral samples

mineral exploration methods, including geophysical, geochemical and geological techniques

organisational policies and procedures relating to:

client and stakeholder communication

using a computer and relevant software

mine design, including:

mine access

layout

service provision, such as water, air, power, lighting and dewatering

records and reporting

risk and contingency management

project management techniques for scheduling, measuring and monitoring work progress and planning for risks and contingencies

techniques for providing rock stability and ground support

key features of underground mining operations.

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