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 providing support for rescue operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient provision of support for rescue operations

working with others to undertake and complete rescue operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely provision of support for rescue 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.

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 rescue operations

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 provide support for rescue operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply procedures to coordinate activities and resources

apply procedures to access and coordinate with external services and agencies

apply problem solving techniques

read maps and interpret symbols

apply call-out response procedures

work as a member of a team

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 provide support for rescue operations:

role and responsibilities of support person

mine surface layout

use and care of self-rescuers

breathing apparatus equipment and operation

identification, sourcing and pre-testing of mine gas testing and monitoring instruments

types of fire and fire fighting equipment

equipment requirements for rescue operations

rescue team procedures and equipment

call-out procedures

team composition and procedures

air measurement and ventilation equipment

extrication equipment

hydraulic rescue equipment

transport systems

stretchers and lashings

roping equipment

communications equipment and signals

route marking equipment

ground support systems and equipment

role of external services and agencies

roles and responsibilities and membership of Incident Control

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

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Incident Control:

has control and makes decisions on the operations associated with dealing with the incident

Equipment may include:

vehicles

competent personnel

breathing apparatus

team safety equipment

atmospheric monitoring equipment

hydraulic and pneumatic rescue equipment

rope equipment

incident-specific equipment such as body bags

Fresh air base can be defined as:

a continuously monitored station for dispatch or return of teams in close proximity to active zones in known fresh air