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 plan pit development

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret and apply

legislative requirements

organisational requirements

geological geotechnical hydrogeological data

hydrological data

survey data

marketing data

interpret approvals licence conditions

apply processes to set targets

apply procedures for incorporating extraction methods material transportation and storage systems into pit plan

provide team leadership

apply procedures for selecting development strategies

apply procedures for selecting plant and equipment

apply procedures for developing and initiating development plans

interpret and apply operational performance data

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 plan pit development

legislative and organisation risk statutory compliance health safety environmental quality and communication requirements and procedures

geological geotechnical hydrogeological data

hydrological data

survey data

marketing information

mining and transportation methods

pit development parameters

pit development options and procedures

consultative and coaching techniques

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for execution of the plan

plant and equipment capabilities

work planning techniques

recording and reporting systems

work monitoring methods

training systems

emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques

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 the planning of pit development

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of pit development plans

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of pit development options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the planning and implementation of pit development

consistent and timely completion of pit development plans and their implementation

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

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required

identification of viable options and the selection of pit development options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete pit development plans

consistent and timely gaining of approval of pit development plans

provision of clear timely required support and advice on the implementation of pit development plans

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

Geological data may include:

Geotechnical data may include:

Hydrogeological data may include:

Hydrological data may include:

Survey data may include:

Pit design and development parameters may include:

Marketing information may include:

Internal and external stakeholders may include:

Changed circumstances may include:

Resources may include: