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 implementation of pit plans

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of pit plans

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of pit plans

consistent successful implementation of pit plans

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 to apply in undertaking of the implementation of pit plans

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

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of pit plans

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation of pit plans

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 implement pit plans:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret and apply legislative and organisational requirements

interpret and apply geological, hydrological and survey data

provide team leadership

apply procedures for selecting construction techniques

apply procedures for selecting and assigning plant and equipment

apply procedures for selecting development strategies

apply procedures for selecting plant and equipment

apply procedures to develop, initiate and administer work plans

interpret and apply operational performance data

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 implement pit plans:

site risk, statutory compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements and procedures

geological data

geotechnical

hydrogeological data

hydrological data

survey data

pit development strategic plan and its parameters and strategies

pit development options and procedures

operational techniques required for execution of the plan

plant and equipment capabilities

team leadership techniques

work planning techniques/team leadership techniques

consultative and coaching techniques

work monitoring methods

recording and reporting systems

training systems

emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques

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;

Equal Employment Opportunity, Disability Discrimination

The pit plan is:

the operational plan for the execution of part of the pit development in accordance with the sites pit development requirements parameters and strategies. It may cover a single stage in a multi-staged development or a specific period of time, such as a budget period

Pit plan may include site procedures and/or work instructions regarding:

risk management requirements

occupational health, safety and environmental requirements

marking out of extraction area and ensuring extraction is within these limits

land clearing and overburden stripping and stockpiling requirements

raw feed extraction requirements (such as sequencing, face heights, bench widths)

raw feed blending requirements

bank, face and slope stability criteria, risk management and supervision requirements

access and in-pit road requirements (such as grades, widths, turning and passing areas)

dewatering and water management requirements and procedures

extraction area finished shape and face requirements

rehabilitation and environmental works requirements (progressive and final)

tailings deposition/treatment requirements and procedures

roads maintenance requirements and procedures

reporting and record requirements and procedures

Geological data may include:

limits of the deposit

rock (or other resource) types and characteristics, which may include:

ore and coal quality variations

coal, overburden, inter seam thicknesses and properties

parting or inter seams

faults and joints

Geotechnical data may include:

material strengths

weak planes

stresses

rock mass strength

failure mode analysis

Hydrogeological data may include:

groundwater

artesian water

Hydrological data may include:

rainfall

surface water, existing streams and dams

catchment areas and runoff characteristics

groundwater and bores

Survey data may include:

site and neighbouring land form

site and neighbouring boundaries and structures

site and neighbouring roads and other infrastructure

approved limits of extraction

title details

blasting layouts

earth movement surveys

Pit development parameters and strategies may include:

limits of extraction

minimum operating distances from other operations or neighbouring structures or land use

raw feed requirements to meet product need

raw feed blending requirements

annual extraction or sales limitations

environmental works

processing plant location

haulage requirements

land clearance

stripping and stockpiling soil

progressive and final rehabilitation requirements

final landform and use

maximum instantaneous charge

bench heights

safe slopes

water management requirements

Internal and external stakeholders may include:

site and off-site employees

contractors

equipment suppliers

geologists, surveyors and/or draughtspersons

regulatory authorities representatives

community representatives

site neighbours

customers

Resources may include:

financial

labour

materials

services

plant

equipment

computer models

plan preparation