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Evidence Guide: CPPSIS6001A - Conduct open mine pit surveying

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CPPSIS6001A - Conduct open mine pit surveying

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify project.

  1. Organisational priorities are determined to identify project activity.
  2. Schematic models of areas that may have mineral deposits are presented to relevant personnel.
Organisational priorities are determined to identify project activity.

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Schematic models of areas that may have mineral deposits are presented to relevant personnel.

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Organise resources for open mine pit operation.

  1. Processes and procedures involved in undertaking exploration of mineral deposits are planned according to organisational guidelines and OHS requirements.
  2. Mining methods and techniques applicable to surface mining operations are planned according to project objectives.
  3. Required explosives, blasting and blasting practices applicable to the mining industry are identified.
  4. Required mining methods including dumps, stockpiles drainage and dewatering are detailed according to project specifications and Mines Safety requirements.
  5. Levels of rock stability and ground support are incorporated in surface mining operation plans.
  6. Surface mining loading and haulage requirements are detailed in the project specifications.
  7. Mine ventilation requirements for surface mines, with regard to air quality and possible contaminants, are detailed in project specifications according to OHS guidelines.
  8. Mining regulations with regard to management, surveying, safety, blasting, power and lighting are detailed according to relevant legislation and company policy.
  9. All equipment use is planned according to manufacturer specifications.
Processes and procedures involved in undertaking exploration of mineral deposits are planned according to organisational guidelines and OHS requirements.

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Mining methods and techniques applicable to surface mining operations are planned according to project objectives.

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Required explosives, blasting and blasting practices applicable to the mining industry are identified.

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Required mining methods including dumps, stockpiles drainage and dewatering are detailed according to project specifications and Mines Safety requirements.

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Levels of rock stability and ground support are incorporated in surface mining operation plans.

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Surface mining loading and haulage requirements are detailed in the project specifications.

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Mine ventilation requirements for surface mines, with regard to air quality and possible contaminants, are detailed in project specifications according to OHS guidelines.

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Mining regulations with regard to management, surveying, safety, blasting, power and lighting are detailed according to relevant legislation and company policy.

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All equipment use is planned according to manufacturer specifications.

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Manage open mine pit surveying operations.

  1. Project objectives, deliverables, constraints, principal work activities and equipment requirements are defined and documented according to spatial data specifications and client requirements.
  2. Work is scheduled to be completed within time available.
  3. Project management mechanisms are implemented to measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to the agreed schedule and plans.
  4. Agreed communication processes between project members, client and other stakeholders are implemented and maintained.
  5. OHS and legislative requirements are incorporated into project risk management.
  6. Pertinent legal and statutorystandards are researched, considered and adhered to.
  7. Contingencies and constraints are managed to ensure project meets specifications.
  8. Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in operating environment and equipment.
Project objectives, deliverables, constraints, principal work activities and equipment requirements are defined and documented according to spatial data specifications and client requirements.

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Work is scheduled to be completed within time available.

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Project management mechanisms are implemented to measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to the agreed schedule and plans.

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Agreed communication processes between project members, client and other stakeholders are implemented and maintained.

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OHS and legislative requirements are incorporated into project risk management.

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Pertinent legal and statutorystandards are researched, considered and adhered to.

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Contingencies and constraints are managed to ensure project meets specifications.

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Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in operating environment and equipment.

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Conduct operational elements of open mine pit surveying operations.

  1. Identified spatial components of the open mine pit are accurately measured or set out.
  2. Measured spatial data is reduced to project reference system.
  3. Mine drawings are created to meet job specifications.
  4. Captured data is used to calculate mine volumes.
  5. OHS requirements are adhered to.
  6. Measurements are validated and recorded according to project specifications.
  7. Quality assurance processes are implemented based on the project activity.
Identified spatial components of the open mine pit are accurately measured or set out.

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Measured spatial data is reduced to project reference system.

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Mine drawings are created to meet job specifications.

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Captured data is used to calculate mine volumes.

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OHS requirements are adhered to.

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Measurements are validated and recorded according to project specifications.

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Quality assurance processes are implemented based on the project activity.

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Finalise the project.

  1. Relevant personnel are informed of the results according to organisational guidelines.
  2. Required documentation is completed according to organisational guidelines.
  3. Spatial data is archived according to project specifications.
Relevant personnel are informed of the results according to organisational guidelines.

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Required documentation is completed according to organisational guidelines.

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Spatial data is archived according to project specifications.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example unit CPPSIS6013A Conduct underground mine surveying.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

conducting a collection and validation process based on thorough assessment of all relevant considerations

matching objectives with resources to ensure project proceeds in an organised and timely manner

ensuring that achievement of required accuracy has been attempted by:

accessing and interpreting design information to identify the components to be measured and monitored

applying solutions to a range of problems

documenting and reporting

managing contingencies

organising and prioritising activity

performing measurements

planning resources

reducing and manipulating spatial data

ensuring that non-conformity aspects are recorded and reported

knowledge of surface mining operations

taking responsibility for team outputs in work and learning.

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to:

assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book

assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements

registered training provider of assessment services

relevant guidelines, regulations and codes of practice

suitable venue and equipment.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Context of assessment

Holistic: based on the performance criteria, evidence guide, range statement, and required skills and knowledge.

Method of assessment

Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).

Demonstrated competency in a range of situations, that may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information. If this is not practicable, observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment requires that the clients' objectives and industry expectations are met. If the clients' objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of spatial information services requirements to assess competency.

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge (in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment, questions are to be identical).

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory.

Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (recognition of current competencies [RCC] or recognition of prior learning [RPL]), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

Assessment processes will be appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills:

ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

analytical skills

ability to translate requirements into design

communication skills to:

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

write technical reports

computer skills (high technical user level) to develop business documentation

information management

instrument use

literacy skills to:

assess, develop and use workplace information

locate and interpret legislation and other written documentation

prepare and manage documentation and information flow

read and write key performance reports, including technical reports

research and evaluate (high level)

negotiation skills

numeracy skills to:

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

interpret and analyse statistics

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

undertake high level computations

organisational skills to:

plan and coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities

plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

project management skills

spatial skills to:

exercise precision and accuracy in relation to mine surveying

perform spatial data archival and retrieval and train others in this task

perform spatial data management and manipulation and train others in this task

perform file management and train others in this task

solve complex problems relating to height, depth, breadth, dimension, direction and position in actual operational activity and virtual representation

train others in spatial precision techniques

understand implications of height, depth, breadth, dimension and position to actual operational activity and virtual representation.

Required knowledge and understanding:

abilities of work teams

accuracy and precision requirements

advances in current mining technology

balance that must be maintained between economic viability, sustainable resource development and environmental factors as related to the mining industry

basic characteristics of common ore deposits

calibration of specialised surveying equipment

classification of economic mineral deposits and the process involved in presenting a schematic model

concept of mining in terms of objectives, types, classifications and purpose

data capture and data set out

data formats

data management

data reduction and manipulation techniques

drilling methods applicable to mining operations

drilling purpose

drilling techniques applicable to blasting in mining operations

drilling techniques used for sampling rock and unconsolidated sands

economic significance of mining in terms of domestic and international markets and global technological demands

legislative, statutory and industry requirements and standards

limitations of the guidelines relating to equipment, measuring and analysis

mineral exploration methods: geophysical, geochemical and geological techniques

OHS guidelines

organisational policies

phases and stages of exploration procedure, and possible methods of exploration relevant to each

planning and control processes

principles of explosives and the types of properties of commercially available explosives

processes and procedures involved in undertaking exploration of mineral deposits

project guidelines

project review procedures

safe work practices (high level in all aspects of surface mining, including explosives)

scope of mining in terms of cultural, economical and social significance

spatial reference systems

surveying equipment for data capture

surveying reference systems

terminology and nomenclature applicable to mining

understanding and application of high-level, relevant engineering-related tasks and associated computations

use of explosives, blasting and blasting practices applicable to mining operations.

Range Statement

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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

Organisational priorities may include:

client focus

external influence and focus

financial priorities

internal influence and focus

operational plan

strategic plan.

Schematic model may include:

detailed reconnaissance of favourable areas

regional appraisal

surface appraisal of target area

three-dimensional sampling and preliminary evaluation.

Relevant personnel may include:

colleagues

registered surveyors

company personnel

staff or employee representatives

supervisors or line managers

suppliers

users.

Organisational guidelines may include:

appropriate timelines

code of ethics

company policy

final product formats

formal design parameters

legislation relevant to the work or service function

manuals

OHS policies and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines outlining teamwork, work roles and responsibilities

requirements for data processing.

OHS may include:

Australian standards

development of site safety plan

identification of potential hazards

inspection of work sites

training staff in OHS requirements

use of personal protective clothing

use of safety equipment and signage.

Mining methods may include:

bench blasting using a delay detonator sequence

development of coal pits, roads and ramps

drilling

interburden removal

pre-strip

spoil pits

stockpiles, dumps and safety berms.

Surface mining may include:

characteristics of excavations

factors associated with the selection of an open mine pit method

grade control and blending

requirements for stockpiles and waste dump storage

sources of water in a surface mine and methods of control, including pumping

terminology appropriate to surface mining.

Project objectives may include:

agreed client requirements

written survey specifications.

Mines Safety requirements may include:

dumping

explosives handling

hazards associated with such things as ventilation, poor lighting and instability

lighting

loading

Mines Safety requirements relating to:

blasting

explosives

practical application

storage and usage

statutory regulations

transport

the working of faces and benches as defined by Mines Safety regulations.

Rock stability and ground support relating to how these factors are used to derive a suitable pit wall slope:

techniques to ensure rock stability and ground support include:

cable bolts

mesh

pit wall slope

rock bolts.

Surface mining loading and haulage requirements may include:

application of loading and haulage methods relative to excavation and transport requirements

principles of excavation and transportation of materials relative to mining operations

selection of types of equipment and processes to be used in mining operations for loading and haulage.

Specifications may include:

detailed technical descriptions of survey data and its requirements

preparation of cross-sections and plans with all information included.

Mine ventilation requirements may include:

duties of the ventilation officer for a surface mining operation

exposure standards

testing and sampling of atmospheric contaminants.

Mining regulations may include:

Australian standards

coal mining Acts and regulations

environmental agency regulations

isolation procedures

manufacturer specifications and recommendations

other applicable legislation, including:

electricity

explosives

gas

radiation

mine legislation.

Legislation may include:

Australian standards

award and enterprise agreements

certification requirements

codes of practice

environment protection legislation

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

OHS legislation

quality assurance requirements.

Company policy may include:

company OHS standards

customer service standards

company goals, such as mission statement

governance guidelines

guidelines on the use of equipment

internal and external communication guidelines

operational manuals

operational plan

strategic plan.

Equipment may include:

augers and drills

bucketwheel

draglines

equipment, such as trailers and floats

excavators

four-wheel drive passenger vehicles

high well miners

mobile plant heavy earth-moving equipment

scrapers

water and service machines.

Manufacturer specifications may include:

equipment specifications

operator manuals.

Constraints may include:

coverage

datum

environmental factors

industry requirements

legal and statutory

financial

resource availability

time.

Principal work activities may include:

activity and sequence of activity determined to be essential in order to meet project objectives.

Client requirements refer to description of outputs and may be contained in:

contracts

memos

tender briefs

verbal instructions

written instructions.

Time available may involve estimates for time duration of project, including:

client instructions

consideration of contingencies

consideration of past project experiences

experience of project personnel

location of project

methods to be employed

resources and equipment to be used.

Project management mechanisms may include:

communication with stakeholders

dispute resolution

monitoring and adjusting key milestones.

Client may include:

customers with routine or special requests

external to organisation

internal to organisation

regular and new customers, including:

business enterprises

government agencies

members of the public

suppliers.

Stakeholders may include:

human resource personnel: internal or external

procurement agency: internal or external management.

Risk management may include:

adhering to budget

anticipating external influences

contingency planning

guidelines for the selection of contractors

effective communication and consultation

effective project management

internal and external audit processes

milestone review and evaluation

realistic timelines

targeted activity.

Legal and statutory standards may include:

local government requirements

national standards

state statutes and regulations.

Contingencies may include:

equipment failure

injury to personnel

personnel turnover

observation errors

obstructions to project activity

weather.

Measurements may include use of:

current meter

echo sounder

global positioning system

level

remote sensing

tape

tide gauge

total station.

Quality assurance processes may include:

internal and external

product or service measurement against set criteria

standard verification

target monitoring.

Required documentation may include:

electronic or paper-based correspondence with client

field records

final report

records of conversation

survey plots

organisational work activity sheets.