Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to conduct materials extraction operations underground

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for the conduct of underground materials extraction operations

apply operational safety requirements

communicate with other personnel

interpret manufacturers suppliers manuals

access interpret apply and communicate technical information

interpret survey and geological data

apply diagnostic and fault finding techniques

use hand and power tools

maintain equipment records

comply with environmental requirements

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to conduct materials extraction operations underground

operational safety requirements and procedures

machinery and equipment characteristics technical capabilities and limitations

machinery and equipment operational procedures

mine geology and survey data associated with orebearing ground

ventilation systems

machinery and equipment maintenance requirements and procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints relevant to machinery and equipment operations

pillar configuration design and layout

assessment of mine ground conditions

characteristics and properties of roofs and walls

emergency procedures

pillar extraction methods and safety requirements

maintenance procedures

hazardous materials handling

environmental requirements

hoisting systems equipment and legislative requirements

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 conduct of underground materials extraction operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of underground materials extraction operations

working with others to undertake and complete the conduct of underground materials extraction operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of underground materials extraction operations 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

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

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

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

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the conduct of underground materials extraction operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Machinery and equipment may include:

Work requirements may include:

Safety information and procedures may be contained in:

Communications may include:

Hazards/potential hazards may include: