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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and plan project.
   • Organisational priorities are determined to identify project objectives and specifications.
   • Project specifications are presented to appropriate persons.
   • Project objectives, deliverables, constraints, environmental considerations and work activities are planned and documented according to organisational requirements.
   • Mining regulations with regard to management and safety are detailed according to legislative and organisational requirements.
   • Equipment is selected and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality according to organisational requirements.
2. Analyse mining geology.
   • Geological aspects of possible ore deposits are identified by assessing the environment, and information is verified.
   • Rock types and structures fundamental to mining operations are identified and analysed according to project specifications.
   • Levels of rock stability and ground support requirements are observed according to project specifications.
   • Ore and minerals fundamental to mining operations are identified and analysed according to project specifications.
   • Methods for obtaining ore and mineral samples are identified and analysed according to project specifications.
   • Measurements are conducted and spatial data is reduced and manipulated according to project specifications.
3. Manage project.
   • 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.
   • Pertinent legal and statutory requirements and standards are identified and analysed to ensure compliance.
   • Risk management and contingency strategies are devised and followed to ensure project complies with legal and statutory standards and organisational requirements.
   • Problems are identified and resolved, and contingencies and constraints are managed according to organisational requirements.
4. Finalise project.
   • Mining geology project is evaluated for compliance with project 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.
Environmental considerations must include at least one of the following:	chemical leakage coal fire erosion loss of biodiversity sinkhole formation soil, groundwater and surface water contamination.

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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 conduct mining geology operations for two different projects.

While conducting the above mining geology operations, the person must:

assess the environment to recognise geological aspects of possible ore deposits

analyse mining geology to report on:

geological aspects of possible ore deposits

rock types and structures

levels of rock stability and ground support

ore and minerals fundamental to mining operations

methods for obtaining ore and mineral samples

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

comply with organisational policies and procedures, standards, mining regulations and legislation when planning and implementing project activities

evaluate mining geology projects for compliance with specifications and identify non-conformances

measure geological survey components using two of the following pieces of equipment:

current meter

echo sounder

global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

level

remote sensing

tape

total station

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

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

plan and implement risk and contingency management strategies

use computers and relevant software applications to manipulate spatial data and develop reports

work safely, using personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing surveying tasks.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

accuracy and precision requirements for mining geology surveying operations

basic characteristics of common ore and mineral 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

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

mining methods for metalliferous and coal mines

organisational policies and procedures, standards, regulations and legislation relating to:

client and stakeholder communication

mining industry and mine design, including:

mine access

layout

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

mines safety

records and reporting

risk and contingency management

using the equipment specified in the performance evidence

phases and stages of exploration procedures and possible methods of exploration relevant to each

physical and chemical characteristics of rock types and structures fundamental to mining operations

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

techniques for providing rock stability and ground support relating to underground mining.

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