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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for small mines operations inspection
   • Access, interpret and apply small mines inspection documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain and confirm mine operational information from mine records and planning documents
   • Obtain and confirm future planned operations information related to the work area
   • Access and interpret geological and survey data
   • Access safety information and procedures which may impact on mine operations
   • Identify and access all recording and reporting documents required by legislation and local mine procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others throughout inspections
2. Inspect mine operations
   • Conduct inspections as detailed in legislative requirements and local mine procedures
   • Respond immediately to instances of non-compliance to regulatory or other operational practices which endanger personnel
   • Discuss inspection findings with responsible parties and initiate a response to restore operational safety and site compliance
   • Record results of inspections and process records in accordance with legislative requirements and local mine procedures
3. Plan and prepare for small mines operations inspection
   • Access, interpret and apply small mines inspection documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain and confirm mine operational information from mine records and planning documents
   • Obtain and confirm future planned operations information related to the work area
   • Access and interpret geological and survey data
   • Access safety information and procedures which may impact on mine operations
   • Identify and access all recording and reporting documents required by legislation and local mine procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others throughout inspections
4. Inspect mine operations
   • Conduct inspections as detailed in legislative requirements and local mine procedures
   • Respond immediately to instances of non-compliance to regulatory or other operational practices which endanger personnel
   • Discuss inspection findings with responsible parties and initiate a response to restore operational safety and site compliance
   • Record results of inspections and process records in accordance with legislative requirements and local mine procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of inspecting small mine operations including:

reading, explaining and applying:

technical information

site/legislative requirements

job priorities

coordinating the inspection process

recognising potential hazards and applying corrective measures according to site/legislative procedures

investigating and reporting on incidents

preparing technical reports

providing feedback

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the inspection of small mine operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clearly and concisely with others

interpreting and confirming information

demonstrates completion of inspecting small mines operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

responding immediately to instances of non-compliance to regulatory or other operational practices which endanger personnel

discussing inspection findings with responsible parties and initiating a response to restore operational safety and site compliance

recording results of inspections and processing records in accordance with legislative requirements and local mine procedures

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in inspecting small mines operations through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

operation of site machinery and equipment

conducting inspections

operational and maintenance

risk management

accessing, interpreting and applying geological, geographical and survey data

working within extractive operations

accessing, interpreting and applying equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

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