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 operate light vehicle underground

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply diagnostic techniques

use driving techniques in dark and enclosed conditions

operate maintain and clean equipment

maintain records

read plans and documents

report defects

follow safe work practices

select and use personal protective equipment

trouble shoot

use communications equipment

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 operate light vehicle underground

emergency procedures

equipment processes technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

geological and technical data

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

isolation procedures

mine operational system

operational procedures and checks

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 operation of light vehicle underground

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient operation of light vehicle underground

working with others to undertake the operation of light vehicle underground that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely operation of light vehicle underground that safely effectively and efficiently meet 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 should 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 work sites 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 requirements 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 the operation of light vehicle underground

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

Light vehicles are:

Light vehicles may include:

Potential risks and hazards may include:

Pre-start checks may include:

Environmental issues may include:

Start-up procedures may include:

Capacity of equipment may include:

Indicators may include:

Shut down and parking procedures may include:

Visual inspection and fault finding may include:

Routine operational servicing may include:

Cleaning methods may include: