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 maintaining lamp cabin operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of lamp cabin operations maintenance

working with others to undertake and complete the lamp cabins operations maintenance in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of lamp cabin operations maintenance 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.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

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,

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

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the lamp cabin operations maintenance

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 of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to maintain lamp cabin operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for maintaining lamp cabin operations

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret, apply and communicate technical information

plan maintenance and servicing schedules

dispose of environmentally sensitive materials

communicate and negotiate with contractors / suppliers and mine employees

maintain records

maintain and perform repairs on equipment

use relevant hand tools

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to maintain lamp cabin operations:

site personal and operational safety procedures

mine operating procedures

lamp cabin equipment characteristics, uses and limitations

manufacturer and site equipment maintenance systems

site chemical substances information system

stock control procedures related to the lamp cabin operations

relevant legislative and enterprise records systems

site environmental requirements and constraints related to the lamp cabin

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, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

management plans

OHS policy

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirements may be in the form of:

shift briefings

handover details, and/or

work orders

Work requirement details may include:

servicing and maintenance schedules

notices of changes to shift personnel requirements

notice of visitors requiring equipment

defect reports on equipment and coordination

Materials and resources may include:

cap lamp spares

personal safety equipment

locked oil flame safety lamp

shotfiring apparatus

Records/lists/logs are those prescribed under the relevant legislation and site procedures.

Hazardous and environmentally sensitive waste products may include:

test gases

shellite

battery acid

chemical solvents

Housekeeping may include:

area clean-up

clearing of walkways

hosing down

securing of equipment and materials

disposing of waste products

Scheduled servicing andmaintenance requirements are those contained in site procedures or similar authorisations.

Personal equipment may include:

cap lamps

self rescuers

hand held instruments

Maintenance procedures are those established and authorised for the site.