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 conduct searches in underground metalliferous mines

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply flexibility to change plans

apply adaptability and resourcefulness

apply problem solving and planning to organise an immediate response

apply questioning to determine accurate details concerning the situation

apply decision making to determine the best course of action

apply observations skills

navigate in underground mines

read maps and interpret symbols

apply callouts response procedures

work as a member of a team

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 conduct searches in underground metalliferous mines

search procedures and techniques

local communication systems

roles of external agencies

local hazards and environmental threats

operation of communication systems

legal requirements in the event of a death or accident

search equipment

navigating in underground mines

breathing apparatus

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 conducting searches in underground metalliferous mines

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient conducting of searches in underground metalliferous mines

working with others to conduct searches in underground metalliferous mines that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely conducting of searches in underground metalliferous mines 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 conduct searches in underground metalliferous mines

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

Factors to be considered may include:

External agencies may include:

Equipment may include:

Communications may include:

Search techniques may include:

Physical contact may include:

Route marking may include:

Unplanned event or change in circumstances may include:

Incident Control:

Conclusion of search may include: