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 grader operations in underground mine

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operational safety requirements

access interpret and apply technical and environmental information

apply equipment records maintenance procedures

apply diagnostic techniques

apply environmental requirements

apply procedures for disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

apply techniques to batter box out construct drains interpret ground conditions layer level and mark out

use hand and power tools

apply vehicle refuel procedures

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 grader operations in underground mine

site and equipment safety requirements including isolation procedures underground procedures driving regulations rules and conventions

grader equipment characteristics technical capabilities limitations

grader operational procedures and checks including equipment parking startup and shutdown procedures

grader maintenance systems and procedures

basic geological and survey data

site environmental requirements and constraints related to grader operations

primary and secondary ventilation

road construction sequence

road maintenance procedures

refuelling vehicle

string lines

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 wheel grader operations in underground mine

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of wheel grader operations in underground mine

working with others to undertake and complete wheel grader operations in underground mine that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion wheel grader operations in underground mine 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 wheel grader operations in underground mine

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

Work requirements and procedures may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal, depending on the complexity of the process and may include:

Geological data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:

Survey data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:

Inspect and prepare work area may include:

Potential hazards and risks may include:

Coordination requirements may include with:

Pre-start and start-up procedure may include:

Park-up and shutdown procedure may include:

Operating techniques may include:

Changing work conditions may include variations in:

Monitoring systems and alarms may include:

Hazardous and emergency situations may include:

Operator service, maintenance and housekeeping tasks are those established and authorised for the site and may include:

Records and reports may include: