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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for site rehabilitation
  2. Rehabilitate exploration site
  3. Cap drill holes
  4. Rehabilitate access tracks

Required Skills

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 rehabilitate exploration sites

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply communication and recording skills

apply manual and mechanical handling techniques

apply maintenance requirements and procedures

apply procedures to acquire required licences and permits

apply diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures

use hand tools

apply problem solving techniques

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 rehabilitate exploration sites

provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety Acts their regulations and code of practice

particular State or Territory regulations relating to rehabilitation

relevant OHS requirements associated with rehabilitation activities

rehabilitation principles and practices

rehabilitation planning

environmental work procedures

hazards associated with rehabilitation work

types and operational characteristics of plantequipment used in rehabilitation operations

basic maintenance

environmental principles and practices

revegetation methods and types

holecapping methods

recording and reporting

Evidence Required

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 rehabilitating exploration sites

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of the rehabilitation of exploration sites

working with others to undertake and complete the rehabilitation of exploration sites that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the rehabilitation of exploration sites that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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 the work 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 andor 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 andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the rehabilitation of exploration sites

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues


Range Statement

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

Potential hazards may include:

disturbance or interruption of services

solar radiation

dust

noise

air- and soil-borne micro-organisms

chemicals and hazardous substances

sharp hand tools and equipment

manual handling

moving machinery and machinery parts

slippery and uneven surfaces

dehydration

stings

Personal protective equipment may include:

hat

boots

overalls

gloves

goggles

respirator or face mask

face guard

hearing protection

drinking water

sunscreen lotion

hard hat

Hydrocarbons may include:

diesel/petrol

hydraulic fluid

Plant and machinery may include:

hydraulic excavators

wheel loaders

crawler dozers

crawler loaders

motor graders and scrapers

dump trucks

backhoes

log skidders

Re-vegetation methods may include:

hand sowing

direct seeding

tube planting

hand or machine assisted planting of seedlings

planting of divisions

transplanting

assisted regeneration

natural regeneration

Inspections may include:

checking that access paths are clear of debris, waste material, tools, equipment and machinery

ensuring that equipment and machinery is disabled after use

ensuring that signage and safety barriers are removed

removing debris and waste from the work area swiftly and efficiently

Materials may include:

cleared vegetation

dead logs

boulders