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 rehabilitating small mine sites

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the rehabilitation of small mine sites

working with others to undertake and complete the rehabilitation of small mine sites that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the rehabilitation of small mine sites 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 and/or 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 and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

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 candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the rehabilitation of small mine sites

Guidance information for assessment

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

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 rehabilitate small mine site:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

recognise non-native plants

apply mine site rehabilitation requirements

communicate and liaise with internal and external bodies/groups

read and interpret written material appropriate for local conditions

read graphic information including charts, tables and weather maps

use hand and power tools

apply operational safety requirements

maintain records

identify faults

apply environmental constraints

apply procedures for the disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

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 rehabilitate small mine site:

specific site rehabilitation requirements

small underground mine rehabilitation methods and materials

statutory requirements for rehabilitation

hazards associated with rehabilitation operations

rehabilitation planning

OHS guidelines, procedures, and principles, including manual handling

general environmental care and statutory body requirements

ground-water behaviour and handling

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australia standards

code of practice

Vegetation may include:

introduced plants

garden plants

exotic plants

Equipment and materials may include:

steel plate or grids

steel or plastic pipes

fencing

steel mesh

steel posts

barbed wire

earth bank

padlocks

steel pins

Legislation may include Acts and Regulation dealing with:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

environment

Native Title

Rehabilitation plans may include requirements for:

drainage

posts and tags

trenches

mine shafts

auger holes

mullock

rubbish

planting of plants and vegetation

Communications may include:

radio

telephone

audible signals (bells, whistles, sirens)

physical signals

written and verbal means